The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast

Episode #109: Do I Need an MBA to Open More Doors?


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It's common for physicians embarking on a career change to wonder if another degree is necessary to make this transition. And many physicians do obtain an additional degree, with an MBA being one of the most popular. If you're questioning whether this is the right move for you, I have the perfect guest today to answer your burning questions. Dr. Kate Atchley is the executive director of the healthcare-related MBA at the Haslam School of Business in Tennessee and she's here to discuss all things MBA, including who benefits from this degree, types of programs, and how to decide what's best for you.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/109

In this episode we're talking about:

  • Whether having an MBA is an advantage for a career change
  • The benefits of different types of MBA programs
  • How Dr. Atchley came to lead a healthcare-related MBA program
  • What you can expect to learn in any MBA program
  • How to consider both the benefits and costs of pursuing an MBA
  • The difference between an MBA and an MHA
  • Tactics for approaching the MBA decision-making process

Links for this episode:

University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA

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