New Book Dedicated to a Growing Role for
Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer, is published by the American
Association for Physician Leadership
WASHINGTON, June 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- I Want to Be a Chief
Medical Officer: Now What? is a new book published by the
American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) and written by
Rex Hoffman, MD, MBA, CPE, chief
medical officer at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in
Los Angeles, California.
Through the use of surveys and interviews with chief executive
officers and regional and system CMOs, the book provides insight
into what hiring managers are looking for in potential CMOs. It
also explores the types of chief medical officer roles: those in
hospitals, medical groups, health plans, and health systems.
The book is divided into five parts, with each section focusing
on a different aspect of the journey toward becoming a CMO.
- An overview of what a chief medical officer does, as well as
the pros and cons of leaving a clinical practice to become a
CMO;
- The importance of experience, MBA/MHA/MMM/CPE credentials, or
fellowship when applying for a chief medical officer role;
- The application process, including tips on where to find CMO
jobs, how to review job descriptions, and how to prepare a standout
resume;
- Advice from individuals who have held various CMO roles;
and
- What do to once in the role, including how to spend the first
90 days and the importance of having a mentor.
"I am often asked by physicians what I attribute to my success
in becoming a chief medical officer," Hoffman said. "My answer is
multi-faceted: being inquisitive, doing the necessary research, and
being prepared for each step of the process. I have written the
book to help others master the components of seeking, interviewing
for, and succeeding in the role of the chief medical officer."
"Mastering the role of the chief medical officer is a growing
part of AAPL's programing," said Peter
Angood, MD, FRCS (C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon), president and
CEO of AAPL. "We are launching a CMO Academy, and the publication
of Dr. Hoffman's book underscores the importance of providing
education for those who seek the very impactful position of the
chief medical officer."
About the American Association for Physician
Leadership
The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is focused
on the personal transformation of all physicians, and through them
the organizations they serve. With the goal of improving patient
outcomes, workforce wellness, and a refinement of all healthcare
delivery, AAPL has remained the only association solely focused on
providing professional development, leadership education, and
management training exclusively for physicians. Since its founding
in 1975, AAPL has educated 250,000+ physicians across 40
countries—including CEOs, chief medical officers, and physicians at
all levels of healthcare. www.physicianleaders.org
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