Leadership is central to the work of a physician, and it is also fundamental to coursework in the Physician MBA Program. As the only top-ranked business school offering a rigorous MBA exclusively for physicians, the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is committed to training physicians in the business of medicine. Through our partnership with the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL), physicians have access to graduate management education and support in their journeys to drive effective change in healthcare.
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Partner Benefits
Through our partnership, physician members of AAPL can enjoy:
- 10% reduction in Physician MBA course tuition for physicians who have completed AAPL’s Master’s Prerequisite Curriculum.
- Two of three letters of recommendation for application to the Physician MBA Program are waived, leaving only one required letter.
- Access to apply and qualify for the AAPL Capstone, the final requirement in fulfilling Certified Physician Executive (CPE) certification.
Why Kelley
More than ever, it is critical for physician leaders to drive change within healthcare organizations. To lead effectively, physicians must be trained in the business of medicine, matching their administrative skills to their clinical expertise. By combining practical knowledge and contemporary conferences from AAPL with a rigorous and renowned Kelley School of Business MBA, physicians gain the tools and experiences they need to succeed. Our healthcare-specific coursework and hybrid learning schedule equips physicians to strategize the best course forward for their patients, their healthcare organizations, and their clinical teams.
There are many MBA degrees available, but only one Kelley School of Business Physician MBA.
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