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If youâve considered pursuing a leadership role, you may have wondered what itâs like to be a Chief Medical Officer, or CMO, and what exactly the day-to-day role entails. Look no further because todayâs guest, Dr. Serene Perkins, is here to answer your questions about all things CMO. Dr. Perkins is a surgeon who modified her clinical practice to find better balance and discovered her passion for physician leadership work along the way. Now Dr. Perkins is a CMO for a health plan in Alaska, and sheâll share why she loves her work and how to know if climbing the leadership ladder is right for you.
In this episode weâre talking about:
- Why Dr. Perkins says the CMO is the glue that holds the organization together
- The most important personality traits for an aspiring CMO
- How a CMO advocates for physicians and improves processes
- Why Serene says no two days are the same in her job
- How Dr. Perkins manages conflicts when they arise
- What salary range you can expect for a CMO role
- How to build your leadership and management skills to become a CMO
Links for this episode:
Crucial Conversations – Tools For Talking When Stakes are High
American Association of Physician Leaders (AAPL)
American College of Healthcare Executives
Episode 134: Being A Physician Advisor In A Non-Hospital Based Role
Episode 105: Becoming A Physician Advisor – Whatâs the Scoop
Free Resources – There are a number of high value, free career resources you can check out under the FREEBIES tab. A good place to start is the Physician Transition Starter Kit, a âmust haveâ when youâre questioning your career path. You can also find a guide for rocking your interview, chart review tips, a time management resource, and more.
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