Go beyond geography with Kelley's global physician program

Regardless of geography, physicians across the globe face many of the same challenges in healthcare. From innovative equipment and procedures to organizational processes and clinical strategy, there is a great deal to learn from physicians in healthcare settings and systems around the world. The Global Healthcare Experience course within the Kelley School of Business Physician MBA Program provides the setting for an immersive study in the unique healthcare systems in various countries.

Destination: Healthcare

Students and alumni choose from a variety of international destinations for this elective course. Previous destinations have included Cuba, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia and Singapore.

Watch physicians discuss learning the business of medicine from the Kelley School's Physician MBA program--designed just for physicians--and why global insights make them better leaders.

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WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.255 [MUSIC PLAYING] 2 00:00:03.255 --> 00:00:04.190 3 00:00:04.190 --> 00:00:06.950 It was a pretty easy decision to choose the Kelley Physician 4 00:00:06.950 --> 00:00:07.580 MBA. 5 00:00:07.580 --> 00:00:10.910 Kelley is a top-tier business school. 6 00:00:10.910 --> 00:00:13.850 Two, it was in my backyard in Indiana University. 7 00:00:13.850 --> 00:00:16.700 And three, I knew people who had gone through the program 8 00:00:16.700 --> 00:00:18.320 and they loved it. 9 00:00:18.320 --> 00:00:20.660 The Global Healthcare Experience is 10 00:00:20.660 --> 00:00:23.720 a in-country, fabulous experience 11 00:00:23.720 --> 00:00:27.980 that combines the academic learning of the health system 12 00:00:27.980 --> 00:00:31.160 that we're studying with the cultural experience 13 00:00:31.160 --> 00:00:33.530 of each country that we've studied. 14 00:00:33.530 --> 00:00:35.930 And you do that all with your colleagues 15 00:00:35.930 --> 00:00:38.290 on a trip that's just fantastic. 16 00:00:38.290 --> 00:00:41.840 And what's special about this MBA program 17 00:00:41.840 --> 00:00:44.420 is you learn about the healthcare industry 18 00:00:44.420 --> 00:00:48.350 from so many dimensions; from products and marketing 19 00:00:48.350 --> 00:00:53.360 to the financing of healthcare and your role in it 20 00:00:53.360 --> 00:00:57.570 as a leader, as an innovator, as an entrepreneur. 21 00:00:57.570 --> 00:01:02.090 This program equips you with so much knowledge, 22 00:01:02.090 --> 00:01:04.019 but it's also doable. 23 00:01:04.019 --> 00:01:06.300 And on top of that, it was enjoyable. 24 00:01:06.300 --> 00:01:09.210 The global healthcare trips are a part 25 00:01:09.210 --> 00:01:11.040 of the program that I've really enjoyed. 26 00:01:11.040 --> 00:01:12.577 And I think this is an opportunity 27 00:01:12.577 --> 00:01:14.160 to learn from people around the world. 28 00:01:14.160 --> 00:01:17.610 The networking opportunities during the Global Healthcare 29 00:01:17.610 --> 00:01:20.580 Experience expand beyond those in the country 30 00:01:20.580 --> 00:01:24.930 that you're meeting to include your classmates as well 31 00:01:24.930 --> 00:01:27.630 as the alumni, who you get to know better 32 00:01:27.630 --> 00:01:30.000 through this experience. 33 00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:33.420 I think it's been a great experience: having fun, 34 00:01:33.420 --> 00:01:36.960 learning, meeting new people. 35 00:01:36.960 --> 00:01:39.390 And you never know what may come of the connections 36 00:01:39.390 --> 00:01:40.800 that we develop here. 37 00:01:40.800 --> 00:01:43.410 You need to understand the business of medicine 38 00:01:43.410 --> 00:01:46.000 if you're going to be able to make change. 39 00:01:46.000 --> 00:01:49.620 And I thought it was important that the clinician voice be 40 00:01:49.620 --> 00:01:52.440 heard in discussions about the business of medicine 41 00:01:52.440 --> 00:01:53.730 in my institution. 42 00:01:53.730 --> 00:01:58.140 The benefits of the MBA program were almost immediate. 43 00:01:58.140 --> 00:02:01.050 As I was learning things, I was applying them 44 00:02:01.050 --> 00:02:04.260 in my daily activities as chair of the department. 45 00:02:04.260 --> 00:02:07.770 I was able to communicate with financial leaders of a hospital 46 00:02:07.770 --> 00:02:09.240 much more succinctly. 47 00:02:09.240 --> 00:02:12.660 I was able to convey some concerns more clearly. 48 00:02:12.660 --> 00:02:15.360 And actually, I was able to achieve some goals. 49 00:02:15.360 --> 00:02:17.520 It has given me greater confidence 50 00:02:17.520 --> 00:02:20.940 in dealing with administrators and the C-suite. 51 00:02:20.940 --> 00:02:22.950 It has also earned me a lot of respect 52 00:02:22.950 --> 00:02:25.260 from my fellow physicians because I 53 00:02:25.260 --> 00:02:28.890 have insights into a world that for many is still not 54 00:02:28.890 --> 00:02:30.060 completely clear. 55 00:02:30.060 --> 00:02:34.260 I recommend the IU Kelley Physician MBA program 56 00:02:34.260 --> 00:02:37.590 because every class, every professor 57 00:02:37.590 --> 00:02:41.828 is deeply committed to your success as a student. 58 00:02:41.828 --> 00:02:44.370 This is an opportunity to learn from people around the world. 59 00:02:44.370 --> 00:02:47.070 You are with a cohort of fellow learners 60 00:02:47.070 --> 00:02:50.320 who want to change medicine, who want to make things better. 61 00:02:50.320 --> 00:02:52.860 If you're really eager to learn something and expand 62 00:02:52.860 --> 00:02:55.140 your horizons, the Kelley Physician MBA 63 00:02:55.140 --> 00:02:56.260 is a great way to go. 64 00:02:56.260 --> 00:02:57.750 I would do it 100 times over. 65 00:02:57.750 --> 00:03:01.100 [MUSIC PLAYING] 66 00:03:01.100 --> 00:03:04.000

How it works

Analyze

A group of professionals collaborates at a table, engaged in a hands-on activity involving building blocks and brainstorming strategies.

Physicians in this elective course spend classroom and independent study time examining the various aspects of this healthcare setting and system, such as public and private hospital models, the political and cultural implications of care and healthcare models such as clinical trials, medical tourism and device manufacturing.

Travel

A group of people poses in a city square holding a red banner that reads “Kelley School of Business, Business of Medicine MBA.” Historic buildings are visible in the background.

Next, students and faculty travel to the city for a nine-day immersion in various healthcare settings. In addition to exclusive meetings with healthcare leaders and facilities in these international destinations, students and their travel guest will also enjoy guided tours of tourist sites.

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Alumni trips

The opportunity to expand your knowledge of global healthcare doesn’t end when you complete the Physician MBA Program. Each year, the Kelley School offers two Global Healthcare Experience trips for alumni of the program so graduates may continue to gain insight from medical systems beyond our borders.

Experience healthcare globally

Learn more about what physicians have experienced through the Global Healthcare Experience course in the following international locations.

A large group poses in front of Big Ben, holding a banner for Kelley School of Business, during a cloudy day in London.

London and Paris

More than two dozen physician MBA students gain insight into global healthcare by visiting two different countries.

Go to London and Paris blog post

Three-story building with a blue roof, labeled "Escuela Latinoamericana de Ciencias Médicas," surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

Cuba

Our physician MBAs provide first-hand accounts of their experience during the week-long immersive trip to Cuban healthcare destinations.

Visit Cuba experience blog post

The Colosseum in Rome, captured from below, showcases its iconic arches and ancient stone architecture against a cloudy sky.

Italy

A nearly two-week trip to Italy provides insights through exclusive meetings, visits and cultural trips throughout the country.

Read about healthcare in Italy

Start your journey as a physician leader today

Our Physician MBA graduates share their stories and experiences during our informative, online information sessions.