Clinical practice management is moving faster and more efficient than ever before, requiring the physician’s time to be stretched farther and longer. Adult learning theories prove that learning should be flexible in time and place, validating the use of online and distance-learning technologies as a means for adult learners to access education as it meets their varied needs. In addition, research studies published in the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions prove that the most important characteristic of online education to a physician is quality of content in addition to case-based learning formats and regular peer-to-peer and peer-to-instructor interactivity. Accessing quality business administration education in a flexible, online, interactive format is necessary to meet the learning needs and busy schedule of today’s physician.

Key Reasons for Choosing the SMA Certificate in Business Administration for Physicians

• Graduate-level, business education from a recognized provider of leadership development and continuing medical education.
• Program content designed to address adult learning needs and physician professional development.
• A flexible timeframe enabling participants to study at their convenience.
• State-of-the art, on-line learning technology provided by SMA Web Development in association with Auburn University’s Business and Engineering Graduate Outreach program.
• Interaction with distinguished faculty, scholars and leaders as well as opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer, case-based discussions via the SMA CBAP Community website.
• Ten years of experience in delivering this successful distance-learning program!
• Earn up to 41 AMA PRA Category I Credits ™. 

The purpose of the Certificate in Business Administration for Physicians is to equip physicians with a solid grounding in the core competencies required to successfully navigate the diverse challenges of managing a healthcare organization of medical practice. Through a combination of lecture, case-study analysis, and interactive discussion, participants will be better prepared to:

• ANALYZE the inter-relationships between functional business areas and define how each shapes the role of general management within an organization or practice
• EXTRAPOLATE knowledge and diversify thought processes to create a broader vision, allowing you to effectively formulate management decisions
• APPLY basic management theories and their applications in the healthcare industry
• CHART your personal development and define goals for the future

See course descriptions for individual learning objectives by module.