43: Physician Leadership in a Complex System

My guest, Matt Denenberg, MD, MHA, MA, MS-HQS, CPE, is a dual board-certified physician in both Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. Matt has held many physician leadership roles in healthcare organizations. He recently transitioned into the role of Chair and Chief of Pediatrics at Corewell Health.

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Show Highlights:

  • Matt describes his career path from clinician into non-clinical and leadership roles.
  • He shares about his recent transition into the role of Chair and Chief of Pediatrics at Corewell Health.
  • After transitioning into a leadership role, Matt warns about how other physicians may perceive your skills as a clinician.
  • How to avoid burnout and maintain wellness in both clinical and leadership roles is also discussed by Matt.
  • He stresses the importance of mentors to help support those in leadership roles.
  • He offers valuable advice about focusing on strategic learning and skill development when considering a leadership position or move to a more complex role.

About me:

I’m an experienced physician executive with over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience in various healthcare settings. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring physicians interested in transitioning to full time or part time non-clinical roles either within the healthcare industry or external to healthcare. I have served as a COO for an emergency medicine management company, CMO for several hospitals, Vice-president of ambulatory quality for a large multispecialty medical group, Vice-president of system quality and safety for a multi-hospital system, along with numerous medical staff positions and other administrative roles. 

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Additional Resources:

Matthew Denenberg, MD, MHA, MA, MS-HQS, CPE – LinkedIn

Corewell Health

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins

Physicians Leading Transformation Require a Taste for Complexity

The Future Demands Complex Leadership

A Guide to Effective Decision Making

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