33: The role of a Chief Quality Officer

I’m addressing the topic of a Chief Quality Officer (CQO) role in healthcare organizations. We will be discussing common prerequisites and skills and interests that would make you well suited. In addition, there is training that you may consider to prepare for and assume the role of a CQO.

32: Physician marriage coaching experts

My guests are Dr. George “Jeep” Naum and Vanessa Naum, MBA. George is a family physician by background. Vanessa has a background in business and for years, managed and ran George’s practice. They have been involved in marriage coaching for a number of years and now provide this service to many professional couples focusing especially on physician marriages.

31: Interim physician executive roles

My guest, Wael Khouli, MD, MBA, is the Interim Physician Executive for the Benefis Health System with the Greeley Company. Wael has provided physician leadership in many healthcare organizations and has a passion for underserved populations and population health.

30: How to develop a growth mindset

In this episode, I discuss the origins of the mindset theory including the basic tenets and opposition to the theory. I share how you can develop a growth mindset whether you’re in a clinical role or as you transition into a non-clinical role.

29: Quality and safety healthcare leadership

Today my guest is Dr. Sunil Eappen, the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts. Dr. Eappen is an obstetrical anesthesiologist by background and has served in numerous leadership roles in his career.

28: A career as a medical malpractice coach

My guest, Laura Fortner, MD, is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Laura’s life changed with her involvement in a medical malpractice suit. A Certified Life Coach helped Laura to heal from this experience. This propelled her in a new direction, becoming a Certified Life Coach herself, in order to help physicians deal with the trauma of being involved in a malpractice suit.