Program Overview

Introduction to the MD-MBA Program

The MD-MBA Program at Kellogg School of Management is designed to equip students with proficiencies in management and medicine, enabling them to become influential leaders in the ever-changing healthcare industry. This joint-degree program, offered in collaboration with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, supplements an extensive background in medicine with an MBA from Kellogg.

Program Overview

The MD-MBA Program builds on a doctorate of medicine with a rigorous MBA curriculum, applying a world-class business education within the context of unique strategic and managerial challenges in healthcare. This program equips students with a dynamic skillset that differentiates them from others, providing a competitive advantage in the healthcare sector.

Key Features

• Earn two prestigious degrees: an MBA from Kellogg and an MD from Feinberg.
• Gain foundation, depth, and expertise through the Healthcare at Kellogg (HCAK) pathway, which offers a uniquely integrated, cross-functional sequence of courses designed with healthcare management in mind.
• Build a stellar network through executive partnerships across a wide range of industries, gaining valuable insights into leadership and exposure to new networks, companies, and industries.

Eligibility and Application

Students at Feinberg are eligible to apply to the MD-MBA program during their third year of medical school. To apply, students start an application through the Full-Time MBA program and then select "MD-MBA." The application deadlines are as follows:

• Round 1: September 11, 2024
• Round 2: January 8, 2025

Academics

After completing their third year at Feinberg, MD-MBA students enroll at Kellogg at the start of the summer quarter and spend approximately one year completing courses on the Evanston campus. They take core coursework with other full-time MBA programs in the Kellogg Global Hub and have access to the full catalog of program coursework.

Curriculum Highlights

• The HCAK pathway offers foundational courses that integrate fundamental managerial disciplines with deep exposure to industries in the healthcare sector.
• Advanced courses apply core concepts to specific challenges in life sciences and payer/provider sectors.

Career Opportunities

The MD-MBA Program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the healthcare sector, including leadership roles in hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers. Graduates are equipped to drive meaningful business results and transform the healthcare industry.

Alumni Success

Alumni of the MD-MBA Program have gone on to achieve great success in their careers, leveraging their unique combination of medical and business expertise to make a lasting impact in the healthcare industry. For example, Han-Wei Wu '19 is working to increase access to quality healthcare for all pediatric patients and their families, demonstrating the program's potential to produce leaders who can drive positive change.

Conclusion

The MD-MBA Program at Kellogg School of Management offers a unique opportunity for students to combine their medical expertise with a world-class business education, preparing them for leadership roles in the healthcare industry. With its rigorous curriculum, stellar network, and career opportunities, this program is an ideal choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.