Learn not only the science of medicine but the business of health care with a Master of Business Administration from Wright State University’s AACSB accredited degree program. Gain knowledge and skills essential for the physician leader interested in health care provision, health care finance and quality improvement. Our specialized M.D./M.B.A. internship programs at local healthcare systems provide a glimpse into the workings of hospitals at the executive level.
“The M.B.A. is a way to distinguish yourself in a competitive field. I was asked about it often on during residency interviews. An M.B.A. helps any physician have a better understanding of the business of medicine and also provides the framework for strategic decision making. You have to understand the accounting, finance, and business strategy to help any healthcare enterprise make well-informed financial decisions.”
– Thomas Hagele, M.D., M.B.A., PLDP Class of 2012, Dermatology
Academics and Curriculum
Medical students in the PLDP will complete the M.B.A. degree in three semesters and can select among several business concentrations to match their career goals. The M.B.A. curriculum includes online, hybrid or in-class coursework, including core and concentration courses.
View M.B.A. program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
Eligibility
You are invited to apply to the PLDP if you:
Are actively enrolled in the Boonshoft School of Medicine and in your first or second year of medical school
Are in good academic standing
Approach medical school with professionalism and integrity
Want to distinguish yourself among your peers in residency interviews
Are not in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (is not compatible with PLDP)
How to Apply
Follow up your application by emailing two letters of recommendation from persons who can tell us about your leadership experience/potential and confirm your ability to complete a second degree (letters from relatives not accepted). Applications are due by January 2025. Students admitted to the PLDP agree to abide by its policies and procedures (PDF). Once admitted to the PLDP, you will apply to the master’s degree program through the Wright State University Graduate School. As a PLDP student, you do not have to take admissions tests such as the GRE or GMAT to apply to your program of choice.
