Topic
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Podcasts
Cardiology # 55Oct 6, 2026Navigating Interventional Cardiology with an MBA
When your questions in cardiology go beyond the bedside and into healthcare innovation and transformation, is an executive MBA your next step? On this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Ankit Patel interviews Dr. Abdulla A. Damluji of the Cleveland Clinic about his journey from clinical cardiology to business school, and how an MBA empowered him to drive real change in healthcare. Dr. Damluji shares how business education gave him the tools to lead new programs, challenge the financial assumptions behind emerging technologies, and build a cardiovascular center focused on aging.
Urology # 311Jun 23, 2026Career Diversification for Urologists Beyond the Clinic
What happens when urologists look beyond the clinic and take on leadership in the life sciences industry? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Raj Pruthi talks with Dr. Kelly Parsons and Dr. Pat Keegan about their journeys from academic urology to executive roles in biotech and pharma. They discuss what motivated their transitions, how physician expertise adds value in industry, and the realities of life outside of traditional clinical practice.
- Cardiology # 20Jan 13, 2026
System Innovations in Medical Practice
Clinicians play a central role in shaping cardiovascular innovation, yet many lack a clear pathway to participate. In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Sameh Sayfo speaks with Dr. Mohamad Alkhouli, cardiologist and Chair of Research and Innovation at the Mayo Clinic, about practical approaches for clinician involvement in healthcare innovation and strategies to address persistent gaps in cardiovascular care access.
Industry # 96Nov 11, 2025Navigating Revenue Cycle Management Challenges in Healthcare
Is an MBA a waste of time for doctors or the key to better revenue cycle management (RCM)? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts sits down with Dr. Heather Signorelli, a healthcare executive, physician entrepreneur, and founder of NatRevMD to provide a crash course overview of healthcare RCM and tips for the physician that’s looking to improve the financial health of their practice.
Vascular & IR # 581Oct 14, 2025IR Physicians as Key Decision-Makers in Health Systems
From the angio suite to the boardroom, what qualities of an interventional radiologist translate into pioneering leadership? Tune in to hear from Dr. Howard Chrisman, the President and CEO of Northwestern Medicine, as he discusses his journey with hosts Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Aaron Fritts.
- Industry # 94Oct 14, 2025
IR Physicians as Key Decision-Makers in Health Systems
From the angio suite to the boardroom, what qualities of an interventional radiologist translate into pioneering leadership? Tune in to hear from Dr. Howard Chrisman, the President and CEO of Northwestern Medicine, as he discusses his journey with hosts Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Aaron Fritts.
- Industry # 84Jan 7, 2025
Unlocking Business Skills: Physician EMBA Experiences
For much of their education, physicians are encouraged to focus on developing clinical and procedural skills, with little formal training in business. For those who aspire to innovate and lead, is an MBA degree a worthwhile investment? In this episode of the Back Table Innovation podcast, Dr. Aaron Fritts explores the relevance and benefits of obtaining an MBA for physicians, joined by guests Dr. Roger Tomihama and Dr. Raj Khalsa.
- Vascular & IR # 474Aug 16, 2024
Navigating Physician and Industry Relationships
How can physicians and industry partners collaborate effectively to enhance patient care? Dr. Adam Tanious, Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins host Dr. Aaron Fritts to explore strategies for navigating physician-industry relationships.
- Vascular & IR # 340Jul 5, 2023
Awake Spine Surgery
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Alok Sharan about low back awake spinal surgery. This innovative approach offers patients a more pleasant surgical experience compared to traditional surgery under general anesthesia. Not only does it provide better patient outcomes, but it also reduces the need for opioid pain medication and allows for improved mobility after the procedure.
- Vascular & IR # 230Aug 1, 2022
The Physician's MBA: Is It Worth It, and Where to Start
In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Dr. Aneesa Majid and Dr. Roger Tomihama about how an MBA can benefit physicians and their career goals, and how they both went about getting their MBAs as mid career interventional radiologists.
ENT & Allergy # 55Apr 5, 2022From Founder & CEO of Dr. Noze Best to Brussel Sprout Farming
In this episode Dr. Eric Gantwerker talks with Dr. Steve Goudy about the importance of finding and thoroughly researching pain points for patients and their families, to then drive innovative solutions.
- Industry # 19Mar 11, 2022
Overcoming the Doubt: Bias Towards Action
In this episode, medical education entrepreneur Shiv Gaglani and I discuss the founding, journey, and acquisition of Osmosis, a leading medical education platform.
- Industry # 18Feb 25, 2022
From Founder & CEO of Dr. Noze Best to Brussel Sprout Farming
In this episode Dr. Eric Gantwerker talks with Dr. Steve Goudy about the importance of finding and thoroughly researching pain points for patients and their families, to then drive innovative solutions.
- Industry # 7Dec 1, 2021
Viz.AI: Improving Access to Stroke Care using AI
Bryan Hartley talks with Neurosurgeon Dr. Chris Mansi about the origin story of Viz.ai, a company using Artificial Intelligence to Shorten Time to Treatment and Improve Access to Care for Stroke Patients.
- Vascular & IR # 132Jun 14, 2021
Viz.AI: Improving Access to Stroke Care using AI
Bryan Hartley talks with Neurosurgeon Dr. Chris Mansi about the origin story of Viz.ai, a company using Artificial Intelligence to Shorten Time to Treatment and Improve Access to Care for Stroke Patients.