title: Sage advice. Experienced physician executives share the secrets of their success. Interview by David O. Weber.
abstract: Seven successful physician executives, now retired from distinguished careers, look back over their experiences and offer advice for those who follow. Be a good doctor first, and never let business interests undermine the ethics of the health care profession. Prepare for management responsibilities with business training. Seek out mentors and develop a network of knowledgeable colleagues and advisors. Exert leadership rather than authority. Expect disappointments and arm yourself for them.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gaintner
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Bonbrest
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heydt
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Linder
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Linderman
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pollard
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce / Q000193:education; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006298:Health Services Administration; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D014481:United States