Pathway to Chief Medical Officer – Insights from Rex Hoffman, MD, author of I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?
August 21, 2024
https://doi.org/10.55834/sp.7586269358
Episode Overview: Are you a physician who wants to become a Chief Medical Officer (CMO)? In this episode, discover a comprehensive roadmap designed to help you achieve your career goals. Host Mike Sacopulos is joined by author Rex Hoffman, MD, MBA, FACHE, CPE, to explore Hoffman’s new book, I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What? . Tune in and take the next step toward your CMO career!
Highlights:
Unique Insights: Discover what hiring managers seek in potential CMOs and navigate the application process like a pro with tips for job search strategies and resume building.
Comprehensive Roles: Understand various CMO roles in hospitals, medical groups, health plans, and health systems.
From the Experts: Gain insight from experienced CMOs including an overview of their duties and the pros and cons of transitioning from clinical practice.
The Big Picture: Turn actionable insights into confidence while navigating your journey toward becoming a successful CMO.
About the Book: Hoffman packages his lessons learned as the CMO at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, into an ultimate guide for physicians interested in advancing their careers. His five-part book shares invaluable, real-life experiences from multiple chief executives that prospective CMOs can learn from. Doug Koekkoek, MD, and Mark Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, act as co-editors with Hoffman on this book.
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