Should trainees be taught more about the business of medicine?

Abstract

Medical students enter the world of clinical training without knowing much about billing or procedure codes. Master of Business Administration courses assist students in learning the business side of medicine. The success of these programs is defined by how successful physicians become as entrepreneurs therefore the curriculum of these courses should be modified yearly to incorporate the most critical and effective aspect of “business medicine†in these courses.  The aim of this essay is to evaluate the incorporation of business classes with the medical school curriculum.  

Author Biography

Ladoris Latin Warren, Caribbean Medical University

The author would like to thank God, her husband, Thomas, and family for continued support and assistance.

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Published
2018-08-21