Episode #42: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast (and other reasons why pursuing an Executive MBA might be a good idea)

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Vasu Appaleneni, who is a practicing gastroenterologist at Dayton Gastroenterology, and executive vice president of clinical innovation at One GI, a physician-led managed services organization. Dr. Appaleneni knew she would become a physician from an early age, and her entrenpreneurial led her to private practice gastroenterology, where she is able to care for patients, be a business owner, and provide employment opportunities in her community. Her interest in the business of healthcare led to her being involved in Dayton Gastroenterology merging with other local groups, and eventually in the partnership with One GI. Join Dr. Mathew and Dr. Appaleneni to hear how these experiences influenced her decision to pursue an executive MBA and why she thinks a business degree is something independent GI physicians should consider.