Rethinking The MD/MBA Pathway: Why Timing Matters

When I was a medical student, I was among the few who pursued and completed a joint MD/MBA degree. At the time, it felt pioneering. The combination of clinical and business education promised to equip us to address the deep inefficiencies and inequities of the American healthcare system—not just from the exam room, but also from the boardroom.

Fast forward two decades, and MD/MBA programs have grown substantially in…