title: Unconventional style reaps rewards for Ruckdeschel. Physician executive's career carries cancer center to the forefront. Interview by Patty Ryan.
abstract: He didn't like math. Loved biology. So he ditched his plans to become an engineer and ended up pursuing a career in medicine and hospital administration. He led a sleepy cancer center to new heights of cutting-edge research and progressive types of treatment. And he did it all on his own terms--a mix of practicality and instinct that serves up some interesting perspectives for fellow physician executives to consider. Meet John Ruckdeschel, MD.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ruckdeschel
mesh_terms: D002173:Cancer Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D002322:Career Mobility; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D008486:Physician Executives