The Economist's Virtual MBA Fair is Feb 3-5 @theeconomist
Thinking of an MBA? The Economist's Virtual MBA Fair is Feb 3-5, 2015. Chat online with admissions officers from MBA programs all over the world including the Darden School of Business and the Yale School of Management. Attend to win prizes like MBA scholarships and The Economist subscriptions. Learn how you can make yourself the strongest candidate possible.http://www.economist.com/whichmba/mba-fair (Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities)
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - January 25, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Connect on LinkedIn this holiday season
The holidays can be a great time to do some networking with friends and family. You never know who's going to show up at that next holiday party. Connect with people on LinkedIn to stay in touch and to see how that relationship may open doors of opportunity for you in the future.If you're new to LinkedIn, here are a few simple tips to get you started:1. Find and join a few groups on LinkedIn and participate in some conversations to virtually meet people in that community. If you're a physician in a leadership position, join the American Association for Physician Leadership group on LinkedIn. Interested in entrepreneurship?...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - December 21, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

AHA Physician Leadership Forum
If you spend most of your time working in the inpatient setting, you're probably already familiar with the American Hospital Association's Physician Leadership Forum (PLF).The PLF strives to make available resources to prepare today’s physician for tomorrow’s challenges. Building the next generation of care necessitates close collaboration between clinicians and administrators across the care continuum. With rapid changes in care delivery, high performing leadership teams are needed to combine high quality and high efficiency to deliver high value care. Over the past few years, the AHA PLF has been collaborating with v...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - December 2, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

ASCO is hiring an oncologist to lead their Clinical Affairs department
ASCO to Establish a Clinical Affairs Department to Provide Hands-on Assistance to Oncology PracticesASCO is forming a Clinical Affairs department dedicated to providing services, education, and resources to support oncology practices. This new department will offer hands-on assistance in areas such as practice management, quality care assessment and improvement, and efficiency and business intelligence to meet the needs and demands of the current oncology landscape.The Clinical Affairs department will begin providing assistance to practices by the end of 2014. The Society plans to house existing practice management reso...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - November 23, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

HBR post: Should You Get an MBA
A few months ago, there was a blog post on HBR titled, "Should You Get an MBA?" This seems to be a growing question among physicians who are interested in transitioning into a non-clinical career in the business or corporate world. Many will convince you to make the investment to pursue an MBA while others will persuade you to save your time and money since you don't "need" an MBA. Which is right? I believe it depends on your level of experience, your skill sets, your knowledge base, your social network, and your ultimate career goals and ambitions. Those factors are going to be unique for each person.You can read the HBR ...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - November 6, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Get certified in Healthcare Quality CPHQ
These days, everyone seems to be talking about Quality Improvement in health care. The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification incorporates the body of knowledge in the healthcare quality profession, which includes:strategic and operational roles in management and leadershipinformation management, including design and data collection, measurement and analytics, and communicationperformance/quality measurement and improvement, including planning, implementation and evaluation, and trainingstrategic and operational tasks in patient safetyThe CPHQ is the only certification in the profession of health...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - November 3, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Job Posting: Clinical Trial Review Board Chair (IRB)
Western IRB (Puyallup, Washington)For more than 45 years, Western Institutional Review Board has been at the forefront of protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects research participants. If youre looking to join a company with a global mission and impact, please read further.We're looking for dedicated medical professional to join our mission of protecting human research subjects as our Board Chair/Vice Chair (Medical) at our Puyallup Washington location. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs. Position Summary: Provide the highest possible support to the organizations ethical review and research ...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - October 19, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

ACPE.org now points to PhysicianLeaders.org #leadership
In case you missed the announcement, the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) is now the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). AAPL may cause you to think about Apple stock on NASDAQ, so it may be best to remember the new URL: PhysicianLeaders.orgDon't get this new website confused with PhysicianLeadership.org - that's a different organization.ACPE is now: PhysicianLeaders.orgThis is not the first time the organization has gone through a name change. When ACPE began in the mid-1970s, it was called the American Academy of Medical Directors (AAMD). Then, soon after the term “physician executiveâ€...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - October 12, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Article about re-entering clinical medicine
MedPageToday has posted an article about the costs of re-entering clinical medicine after a physician leaves for an extended period of time. The definition of "extended period of time" varies for each state medical board and many state boards make it very challenging to re-enter the practice of medicine after you have transitioned into a full-time non-clinical career.The Primary Care Physician Re-entry Act has been proposed before Congress by Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.). (Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities)
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - October 3, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship Program in Minority Health Policy
Apply for the Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship Program in Minority Health Policy (formerly The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy)Achieving a high-performance health care system requires dedicated physician-leaders capable of transforming care delivery and promoting policies and practices that improve access to high-quality care for vulnerable populations, including racial and ethnic minorities and economically disadvantaged groups. Since 1996, the Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship Program in Minority Health Policy has played an important role in developing such leaders.Based at ...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - September 30, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Research Associate, Specialty and Generic Pharmaceuticals
Job Posting: Research Associate, Specialty and Generic Pharmaceuticals Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., one of the leading investment banks for mid- to small-cap companies, is currently seeking a research associate to support our Specialty and Generic Pharmaceuticals franchise.Ideal candidates should possess 1-2 years of equity research or related experience and have some background in the life sciences. The research associate will work in conjunction with and support a senior analyst on all aspects of developing the specialty and generic equity research product. Impeccable attention to detail, a stro...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - September 26, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Research Associate, Biotechnology
Job Posting: Research Associate, BiotechnologyOppenheimer & Co. Inc. (New York, New York)Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., one of the leading investment banks for mid- to small-cap companies, is currently seeking research associates to support our Biotechnology and Life Sciences franchise. The positions are located in New York and San Francisco.Ideal candidates possesses 1-2 years of equity research or related experience, have an advanced science or medical degree (M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent), and a passion in the biotechnology and healthcare spaces. The research associate will work in conjunction with and support a senior an...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - September 25, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

APTR-CDC Fellowship - Interprofessional Education 2014-15
Don't miss your opportunity to apply for the APTR-CDC Fellowship - Interprofessional Education 2014-15 Fellowship Title:Interprofessional Education Approach to Develop Public Health Practice & PolicySponsoring CDC Center:Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CSELS); Division of Scientific Education, Professional Development (DSEPD); Public Health Practice and Policy Branch (PHPPB)Project Focus Area:The project focus area will be workforce development/education and training. The APTR fellow will be assigned to the PHPP Branch which houses 4 fellowships: Prevention Effectiveness (i.e., Econo...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - September 23, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

Job Posting: Director Business Development at Pharmacyclics
The Director of Business Development, In conjunction with the Executive Vice President of Business Development and other cross-functional business partners is responsible for the identification, pursuit and acquisition of strategic business opportunities including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and licensing agreements that fit within the overall corporate strategy, business plan and product portfolio. In conjunction with senior leadership assists in the development of short and long-range strategic plans for Pharmacyclics.Collaborates cross-functionally with team members (Research, Develo...
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - September 20, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs

@Wharton Career Planning Workshop @Penn
DiscussionHow to Successfully Sell Your Most Important Product – YOU!Networking for Job Search & Career SuccessThe Role of Social MediaWharton Career Resource OverviewThis event is open to Wharton Alumni and Penn Alumni and Guests or Non- Wharton/Penn Alumni.Learn more and register here. (Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities)
Source: Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities - September 18, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Source Type: blogs