In this article
- Learn why Kelley Direct student Sue Chung, MD, chose to pursue an online MBA in a boardroom aha moment.
- See Chung’s considerations for the Kelley Direct Online MBA versus a program specifically focused on health care administration.
- Get tips for researching online MBA programs.
Rheumatologist Sue Chung serves as the chair of medicine for Facey Medical Group and the vice chair of the Providence Medical Group Board in Glendale, CA. As a full-time physician, medical administrator, and mother of two, Sue shares why she wanted to pursue the full-time Kelley Direct Online MBA and how she makes it work.
What led you to the Kelley Direct Online MBA?
I made the decision to pursue an MBA program while sitting in a boardroom. We were trying to solve a real-world problem and were having a difficult time. We realized we lacked some strategy expertise that was needed in the situation.
Serving on the executive boards in my practice group and our healthcare system made me realize that I wanted to hone business skills and expand my network to learn from others in the business community—which included thought leaders at Kelley.
My only apprehension with an online MBA was about how I would balance the work with my already full life. But as I researched experiences from other Kelley Direct students, I heard that there was sufficient flexibility—yet the rigor and excellence—that I needed to achieve my goals. (more…)