Leadership

Benjamin Stein, MD, an independent orthopedic surgeon who co-founded and is now chairman of ASC development group Capital Surgical Solutions, joined Becker's to discuss why physician leadership is critical to the success of healthcare facilities. 

Here are three physicians assuming CEO roles in 2024:

Given the importance that can be placed on having physicians in healthcare leadership roles, there is a lot of pressure on those leaders to guide their teams to success. But what can help leaders truly make a difference?

Debra Weinstein, MD, was named the next president and CEO of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Here are four physicians who have been appointed to chief medical officer roles this month, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 2:

Glen Martin, MD, was named vice president of medical affairs for Baptist Medical Center Nassau (Fla.) and Baptist Medical Center Beaches in Jacksonville Beach, Fla.

Thirty universities were found to be the best medical schools nationwide in primary care and research, according to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Medical Schools" for 2024.

As the physician shortage mounts, many leaders have found the number of physicians in leadership positions has also dipped. 

Nari Heshmati, MD, has been named by Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health's Physician Group as chief physician executive.

Nari Heshmati, MD, former executive medical director for Optum Washington, has joined Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health's Physician Group as chief physician executive, Dr. Heshmati shared with Becker's.