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I am fresh out of residency (FM) and I took a job with a hospital owned practice in a major city in the South. The hospital system offers a year long program in conjunction with an outside firm for physician executive leadership development. I applied and was selected to participate in the program. The program consist of 2 parts, the first part is essentially learning about yourself and leadership style etc and the second half is classroom work and a project where you work with administration on a current issue that the hospital is facing. It is also a way for the hospital to find physicians who can play a role in their administration team.
I applied for this as I knew I wanted to be involved in the business end of medicine and not in the clinical side. I am also looking into further developing my skill and education and I have been looking into getting a master's degree vs a master's certificate in healthcare leadership. I would prefer a certificate because of the lower cost and less time involved in getting it.
Does anyone out there have any experience with these certificates, or how are they viewed in the business world? Specifically in the healthcare realm?
One of my concern about trying to advance is the fact that I am fresh out of residency and I recently found out that I am the youngest doctor on staff. Practically a kid. Would my age make a difference in how I am viewed?
Any other suggestions on what I can do or how can I advance my career?
I applied for this as I knew I wanted to be involved in the business end of medicine and not in the clinical side. I am also looking into further developing my skill and education and I have been looking into getting a master's degree vs a master's certificate in healthcare leadership. I would prefer a certificate because of the lower cost and less time involved in getting it.
Does anyone out there have any experience with these certificates, or how are they viewed in the business world? Specifically in the healthcare realm?
One of my concern about trying to advance is the fact that I am fresh out of residency and I recently found out that I am the youngest doctor on staff. Practically a kid. Would my age make a difference in how I am viewed?
Any other suggestions on what I can do or how can I advance my career?