The Fellowship for Value-Based Care Leadership at Oak Street Health, in collaboration with the Kellogg Evening & Weekend MBA Program, offers a distinctive opportunity for physician leaders like Michael Chen ’24 MBA and Christiana Shoushtari ’24 MBA. Both are doctors and MBA students, dedicating their time to significant healthcare initiatives for seniors while also pursuing their business education at Kellogg.
Chen’s motivation for joining the fellowship stemmed from his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he noticed the disproportionate impact on disadvantaged groups. Seeking a broader understanding of healthcare, he found Kellogg’s insights into healthcare strategy enlightening.
Shoushtari, drawn by a personal connection to healthcare and a passion for serving underserved communities, saw the fellowship as a path to leadership. Her diverse background, including time in the federal government, has given her a comprehensive perspective on healthcare issues.
Their fellowship journey involves treating patients, engaging in internal and venture projects, and gaining knowledge from Kellogg’s expert healthcare faculty. This program offers an integrative approach, combining practical medical practice with business acumen, thus preparing fellows like Chen and Shoushtari to lead in the field of value-based care, a healthcare model emphasizing patient health outcomes.
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