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Many Paths Up the MoUntain THErE'S NO SiNgLE rOuTE TO PHySiCiAN LEAdErSHiP. P to move up the chain of command should gain leadership experience first, and the collaborative environment of modern medicine offers a multitude of mid-management stepping stones. While the specifics of career path options will depend on variables such as location, specialty, clinical interests and organizational hierarchies, the most common methods of advancement can fit into two categories: engagement and foresight. hySicianS who want engaging the current System In an interview with physician executives from major medical centers, the healthcare leadership search firm Witt/Kieffer asked about best practices in clinical-to-managerial career advancement. Every response focused on personal willingness to go beyond job descriptions and engage in decision-making processes that affected related areas of expertise. From taking on informal roles and joining task forces to mentoring peers and sitting on construction committees, physicians can assume managerial responsibilities while still working primarily as clinicians. The engagement route positions physicians as candidates for management positions. adapting to the Future Physicians who seek graduate degrees in business, public health or health administration gain opportunities to understand not only best practices in healthcare leadership but also theoretical interaction with leading technologies and trends in the industry, which can be as varied as claims reduction, accountable care integration and political lobbying. When physicians are able to implement this knowledge in a midmanagement setting, they show themselves capable of progressing beyond the clinical aspects of health care. ■ When considering the pros and cons of making an OB/GYN referral, consider our newest pro. Dr. Alice Shin, board-certified OB/GYN. She's the latest addition to the medical staff here at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton. And she brings with her deep experience in obstetrical /gynecological care including GYN surgical expertise using laparoscopic and robotic technologies along with clinical experience in a myriad of women's health conditions. We welcome Dr. Shin, and she welcomes the opportunity to apply her clinical expertise to helping your patients. Medical degree: Tulane University Medical School, Louisiana Residency: Washington University, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Instructor: Harvard Medical School, Obstetrics/Gynecology A dv e r t i s e r s ' i n d e x Beth israel deaconess hospital–Milton...........inside Back Cover doctors' Management service, inc....................................................9 signature healthcare .................. Back Cover southcoast Center for Weight Loss ......... inside front Cover 100 Highland Street, Suite 205, Milton, MA 617-754-0500 Winchester hospital........................................5 mdnewS.com ■ MD News Greater Boston | 19

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