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An administrative medicine program for clinician-executives

D E Detmer, J Noren

Journal of Medical Education

|August 1, 1981

Summary

This program offers a master's degree for clinician-executives, enhancing their administrative and preventive medicine skills. Flexible scheduling accommodates practicing health professionals, demonstrating the value of executive training in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Medical Education
Public Health Administration

Background:

Clinician-executives require specialized training to bridge clinical practice and administrative roles.
Existing educational programs may not adequately address the unique needs of healthcare leaders.
There is a growing demand for enhanced executive skills within the healthcare sector.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe an educational curriculum designed for clinician-executives.
To highlight the flexibility and structure of the program.
To underscore the importance of developing executive competencies in healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

Development of a comprehensive curriculum at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Offering courses for graduate credit (Master's in Preventive Medicine/Administrative Medicine) and continuing medical education.
Flexible scheduling, including weekends, to accommodate practicing professionals.
Course projects focused on real-world work environment issues.

Main Results:

The curriculum covers essential areas such as health systems, management, information sciences, values, and preventive medicine.
Degree requirements can be fulfilled through full-time or part-time study.
The program successfully demonstrated the need for and value of specialized training for clinicians in executive roles.

Conclusions:

The developed curriculum effectively addresses the educational needs of clinician-executives.
Flexible and relevant educational programs are crucial for strengthening healthcare leadership.
Investing in executive education for clinicians enhances their ability to manage and lead within healthcare systems.

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