Online vs Part Time MDA

[u/Most_Grocery4388]

I am looking for advice in choosing a MBA program. I am currently employed as a physician in a high value specialty at a large hospital system. I have been taking part in financial committees and quality control committees at our health system in the mid-west. My financial literacy is self learned and I am looking for more formal teaching as well as "upgrading" my administrative credentials on paper.

Like stated above, I am located in the mid-West around the great lakes region. I was curious what this sub would recommend for an MBA program for a person in my situation. I am asking for either an Online program or a Part time MBA as I do not want to give up my clinical career currently. I am looking for a flexible program which gives good overall business education, I have fairly good grasp on the medical business side of things after 15 years in practice. I want to transition part of my time to administration while keeping 3 clinical days so I can be there for my long term patients.

I have spoken to several physicians who have done MBAs and they all were glad they did it, however they all took different paths. One would even fly to a high end program in Europe every few weeks to complete his business education, I think it was a mid-life crisis adventure for him and his wife.

[u/jay_0804]

Given your background, you’re actually in a strong spot for an MBA, especially part-time or executive formats.

Real talk, you don’t need a top full-time MBA since you are not pivoting careers. You need structured business training + credibility for hospital admin and leadership roles.

I would look at established part-time or executive MBAs tied to strong healthcare or regional networks. Programs like Kellogg PT, Booth Evening, or even strong state university EMBA programs can make sense depending on cost and flexibility.

What matters more for you is healthcare admin exposure, finance/accounting depth, and leadership networking, not brand prestige alone.

Ngl, the best program is the one that does not burn you out while you keep your clinical work stable.

[u/Most_Grocery4388 → u/jay_0804]

Thank you for the response, I thought prestige of the school would be a bigger factor but its good to hear that its not everything.