The MD/MBA program at ETSU is designed for students interested in pursuing the study of medicine, while also gaining business expertise. An MBA offers the opportunity to develop business acumen and leaderships skills to extend knowledge beyond patient care. Students become highly experienced physician leaders while acquiring tools to pursue management, administrative, and leadership roles.
Graduates will enter the workforce ready to excel in medical or administrative positions. The MD/MBA program will prepare students to accelerate their career while having flexibility within their profession.
Students in the program will be able to complete their MBA courses online while simultaneously completing their M.D. degree.
As a physician, you will be looked to as the leader in the room. Further hone your
leadership skills with an MBA.
Advantages for obtaining a dual MD/MBA:
- Gain administrative knowledge imperative for leadership roles in hospital systems
or government positions
- Prepare yourself to be positive influencers in healthcare systems
- Develop business acumen, increase confidence in financial, managerial and technical aspects of healthcare
- Use combined proficiency in management and medicine to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors or to design and lead your own practice
- Become highly competent leaders that are flexible beyond patient care
- Give yourself a competitive advantage when pursuing residencies, fellowships, and future employment opportunities
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Program Requirements
Please communicate your interest in the program to Victoria "Tory" Street (streetv@etsu.edu)and obtain approval prior to applying. Once you have received approval to apply, please request Tory Street to send transcripts to ETSU Graduate School and apply for the dual MD/MBA program.
For questions regarding the MBA program, please reach out to Tracie Gamble at gamblet@etsu.edu.
Course Timeline
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Fall
First 7 weeks: MGMT 5210 Oper & Tech Strategies
Second 7 weeks: ACCT 5150 Accounting Information for Decision Making
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Spring
First 7 weeks: ECON 5180 Economics for Managers
Second 7 weeks: FNCE 5430 Applied Corporate Finance
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Summer
MKTG 5217 Health Care Marketing -
Fall
Second 7 weeks: MGMT 5230 Strategic Leadership
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Spring
First 7 weeks: MGMT 5500 Strategic Management Process
Second 7 weeks: MGMT 5800 Strategic Experience
Contact Us:
Tracie Gamble
Graduate Business Programs Academic Advisor
- gamblet@etsu.edu
- 423-439-5314
- Sam Wilson Hall 332
