Overview

The Medical Management for Physicians at Carnegie Mellon University is a professional master degree designed specifically for physicians with at least five years of post-residency experience. This cohort-based programme empowers medical professionals to transition into high-level executive and leadership roles within complex health care organisations.

By blending advanced business instruction with specialised health care management training, the curriculum prepares students to lead with confidence. The hybrid delivery model ensures that busy practitioners can balance their clinical responsibilities while gaining essential skills in finance, strategy, and quantitative analysis.

Why Medical Management for Physicians at Carnegie Mellon University?

This programme offers a unique learning environment where physicians receive one-on-one executive coaching to refine their leadership identity. Students benefit from a dedicated Washington, D.C., residency, providing direct engagement with health policy professionals and government strategy experts.

The cohort-based structure fosters a powerful professional network of fellow physician-leaders. Graduates are highly successful in the industry, with sixty per cent of alumni attaining Chief Medical Officer or other C-suite and Vice President positions within five years of completing their studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 15540 per semester
National fee: USD 15540 per semester
Local fee: USD 15540 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through a blend of intensive on-campus sessions and flexible online modules. Modules may include:

Health Finance
Health Economics
Health Policy
Project Management
Digital Innovation and AI
Evidence-Based Management
Enterprise Data Analytics
Organizational Ethics
Health Law

Careers with Medical Management for Physicians

Graduates are prepared for significant leadership transitions within the health care sector. The programme provides the foundation and tools necessary to excel as a physician executive in various high-impact environments.

Common career outcomes for graduates include roles such as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Health Innovation Executive, and various C-suite or Vice President positions. Alumni often lead digital transformations, manage large-scale health operations, and influence national health policy through strategic leadership.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategy Development

Project Management

Lean for Health Care Quality

Organizational Management

Power and Influence

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Health Economics

Digital Transformation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

We will continue to accept applications after the deadline if space remains in the incoming class.

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration View 779 other Masters in Health Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form

Transcripts

English Language Proficiency Exam Results (TOEFL or IELTS)

Recommendations

Professional Résumé or CV

Required Essay

Optional Essay

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31080 USD / year

≈ 31080 USD / year
Out-of-State

31080 USD / year

≈ 31080 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31080 USD / year

≈ 31080 USD / year

Additional Details

Summer- $2,120

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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