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Global Physician Executive

Business Accelerator

A 6-month online program for transforming clinical expertise into executive leadership

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DATES

April-Sep, 2026

PRICE

$10,000 Investment (USD)

Format

Six-Month Online Program

Network

Global Peer-Only Learning Environment

Transform Clinical Expertise into Executive Leadership

The Global Physician Executive Business Accelerator is a leadership development program designed exclusively for physicians transitioning into executive roles. Whether you're a newly appointed CMO, a department head preparing for advancement, or a managing partner navigating organizational change, this transformative six-month program provides the essential business skills you need in a safe, physician-only environment.

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WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?

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Core Business Competencies

Master strategy, finance, and technology competencies every physician executive needs

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Collaborative Learning Experience

Learn alongside peers making the same transition from clinical practice to business leadership

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Leadership Development & Mentorship

Direct access to senior healthcare executives through "executives-in-dialogue" sessions and individual executive coaching

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“Physician executives need to understand financial statements, budget implications, and strategic decision-making. Clinical expertise alone, no matter how distinguished, doesn't prepare leaders for boardroom discussions about capital investments or resource allocation."

Dr. Edward Kroger

Faculty Lead, Former Healthcare Executive

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Ranked No. 2 in Faculty Research Productivity in the world


Financial Times (2025)

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Ranked No. 3 for custom executive education programs in the U.S.


Financial Times (2025)

#TOP 5

Ranked Top 5 for custom executive education programs in the Americas


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HOW THIS PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT

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Unlike mixed-profession programs, our exclusive physician environment eliminates the tension of learning alongside non-medical professionals while ensuring every discussion is relevant to healthcare leadership.

Every framework and tool is designed for immediate implementation in your current role. No theory, just results.

Connect with physician leaders from around the world through our diverse international cohort, gaining cross-cultural perspectives on healthcare leadership while building a valuable global network of peers facing similar challenges in different healthcare systems.

TIME-EFFICIENT FORMAT

Bi-monthly 90-minute sessions optimize learning while respecting demanding physician schedules. Six months of focused development versus years of traditional MBA study.

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COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT ARCHITECTURE

Three executive coaching sessions for confidence-building

 

Individual action planning tailored to your challenges

 

Alumni network for ongoing peer support

 

Certificate credential from University of Miami Herbert Business School

 

Is this program for you?

This program is designed for senior executives and business leaders who are:

Newly Appointed Physician Executives
  • Chief Medical Officers adjusting to business leadership
  • Medical Directors recently promoted from clinical roles
  • Chief Clinical Integration Officers expanding your scope
Physicians Preparing for Executive Advancement
  • Department heads actively seeking CMO or VP of Medical Affairs roles
  • Senior physicians identified as high-potential leaders
  • Specialty leaders preparing for broader organizational responsibility
Clinical Leaders Transitioning to Business Roles
  • Emergency department medical directors taking on operational responsibilities
  • Surgical department heads moving into service line leadership
  • Practice leaders preparing for health system partnerships

Reserve your place in this exclusive program today. 

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World Class Faculty With real-world experience

Our program features distinguished faculty who combine academic excellence with extensive healthcare leadership experience, ensuring you receive both theoretical frameworks and practical insights from professionals who understand the challenges of physician leadership.

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EDWARD KROGER, MD, JD, MBA
Chief Legal Officer, DePelchin’s Children’s Center | Strategic Leadership Facilitator
HAN STICE, PhD
HAN STICE, PhD
Associate Professor of Accounting, George Mason University | Healthcare Finance Facilitator
INGRID VASILIU-FELTES, MD, EMBA, FAPA, FACHE
INGRID VASILIU-FELTES, MD, EMBA, FAPA, FACHE
Physician Executive | Lecturer, University of Miami, Herbert Business School | Founder & CEO, Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investments | Data & Technology Facilitator

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. How will I interact with other program participants?
This program offers a highly interactive, physician-only learning environment through bi-weekly 90-minute online sessions. You'll engage with physician peers making the same transition from clinical practice to business leadership through healthcare-specific case studies, executives-in-dialogue sessions with senior healthcare leaders, peer collaboration on real organizational challenges, and individual executive coaching. All interactions are designed specifically for physicians, eliminating the tension of learning alongside non-medical professionals.
Q. What is included in the program fee?
The $10,000 program fee includes six months of comprehensive curriculum (12 bi-monthly sessions), three individual executive coaching sessions, executives-in-dialogue mentorship access with senior healthcare executives, global peer learning network participation, individual action planning and assessment tools, University of Miami Herbert Business School certificate, and alumni network access.
Q. Will this program be offered online as well as in-person?
No, this program is exclusively delivered online to ensure global accessibility. The virtual format connects physician leaders from around the world and accommodates demanding physician schedules while maintaining the intimate, physician-only learning environment that makes this program unique.
Q. What are the evaluation criteria for enrollment?
Enrollment is based on alignment with the participant profile. This program is designed for senior executives and C-suite leaders who are responsible for driving strategic initiatives within their organizations, as well as cross-functional leaders who need to understand both the technical possibilities and human implications of AI adoption.
Q: What are the evaluation criteria for enrollment?
Enrollment is based on alignment with our physician executive participant profile. This program is designed for newly appointed physician executives such as CMOs, Medical Directors, Chief Clinical Integration Officers), physicians preparing for executive advancement (department heads, senior physicians identified as high-potential leaders), and clinical leaders transitioning to business roles.
Q. Can multiple physicians from my organization attend?
Yes, and we encourage it. When multiple physician leaders from the same organization participate together, they develop a shared business language, build collective momentum for organizational change, and return with coordinated implementation plans. This creates powerful alignment for healthcare transformation initiatives within your organization.
Q. How do I refer/recommend a physician from my organization to attend this program?

To refer a colleague, simply have them fill out the request for information form.

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Miami Herbert Business School prepares individuals and organizations to lead in today’s fast-changing, globally connected business environment. As the second largest of 12 schools and colleges at the University of Miami, the School offers a full range of undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and executive education programs. Miami Herbert faculty ranked No. 2 in the world for research productivity (Financial Times, 2025), and its executive education ranked No. 3 in the United States (Financial Times, 2025). Located in one of the world’s most vibrant business hubs, Miami Herbert is recognized for its international reach, academic excellence and strong ties to industry. Learn more at herbert.miami.edu

Rony Shir, MBA
Assistant Dean, Lifelong Learning and Executive Education
Miami Herbert Business School
rshir@miami.edu

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