Leadership Training
With increasing pressure to improve care quality, while simultaneously lowering healthcare delivery costs, it is essential that physicians strengthen their leadership and business skills. Below are some local courses where physicians learn to manage and diffuse conflict, develop effective best practices, create solutions, and prepare to lead organized medicine.
Degree Programs
HCU's Archie W. Dunham College of Business offers a 36-credit hour Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that allows students to have a concentration in healthcare by taking 9 credits on the healthcare track. HCU offers programs that have a hybrid of on campus and asynchronous online courses and a program that is completely online/asynchronous.
Rice offers a variety of programs tailored to the student's years of work experience that can be completed in 2 years. Professional MBA - classes on campus every other Friday or Saturday or 2 evenings a week; Hybrid MBA - classes online and on campus; Executive MBA - classes every other Friday and Saturday on campus. In conjunction with Baylor Medical School, Rice also offers an MBA/MD program.
The Professional MBA at Texas A&M University's Mays Business School is a 22-month program designed for working professionals. Located at Houston’s CityCentre, classes are held on alternating weekends, Friday from 6 – 10 PM and Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM.
Texas Woman's University offers several graduate degree options: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), MHA with an emphasis in Business Analytics, MHA with an emphasis in Global Health, and a dual degree MHA and MBA. Programs can be completed in as little as 24 months and the classes are online/synchronous with optional face-to-face meetings.
UHCL offers both an MHA and a 60-hour dual MHA/MBA program from its campus in the Texas Medical Center. Classes are in an 8-week format with options for hybrid classes and fully online asynchronous sessions. Face-to-face classes are scheduled in the evening hours for career flexibility. Programs can be completed in as little as 24 months.
UST's Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program requires 30 credit hours and is offered within the Cameron School of Business. It is designed for those individuals who are currently, or who aspire to be, leaders in a variety of healthcare settings. The MHA program offers a unique curriculum designed specifically to meet the career needs of future leaders. Students are given the opportunity to understand and master the organizational, legal, financial, ethical, political, and managerial aspects of health systems management. Classes are in an 8-week format with options for hybrid classes and fully online asynchronous sessions. UST also offers an MBA program with a concentration in healthcare (18 hours core plus 12 hours healthcare electives) making it a fast and flexible 30-hour program.
UT's McCombs School of Business offers an MBA that can be completed in 21 months. This program enrolls in August, classes are held on alternating weekends (Friday evening and all-day Saturday) at the MBA campus at the UT Health Cizik School of Nursing in the Texas Medical Center.
Non-Degree Programs
American Association for Physician Leadership
The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) has been providing for 50 years, leadership education, management training, and career developmentfor physicians. It offers HCMS members a discounted membership that provides access to 100+ CME, CPE, and Master’s courses, leadership assessments & personalized development plans, 1-1 live coaching sessions with AAPL advisors, the ability to obtain career-changing credentials such as Certified Physician Executive, andin-person/virtual networking opportunities with the best and brightest healthcare leaders across 35+ countries. To unlock the HCMS discount add AAPL Membership & Leadership Assessment to your cart and use code HCMS24
ALF is a non-profit with a mission to join and strengthen diverse leaders to serve the common good. Collaborative leadership skills are used to identify and deal with complex regional issues, model servant leadership, and create opportunities to work together in ways that make a significant difference to Houston and its surrounding communities. The ALF program focuses on the principles of a different kind of leadership to empower those in the program to envision effective solutions and take coordinated action to address the community’s pressing issues. In order to enter this program, candidates must be nominated by 2 graduates of the program (Senior Fellows).
The Executive Healthcare Leadership Certificate provides critical skills to lead organizations to success through a web-based series of six core courses and two electives that give the flexibility to customize the program to specific goals. As a result of completing this certificate, participants will have practiced concrete strategies to increase effectiveness in leading organizations.
The HCMS-BLC provides a comprehensive framework designed to significantly enhance physicians’ understanding of the business of medicine and the skills needed to lead organizations. With a flexible timeline and a variety of learning opportunities, this program allows you to grow at your own pace while achieving tangible milestones. Participants will engage in a combination of in-person sessions, webinars, and leadership opportunities to earn the Certificate. There is no cost for HCMS members, and the flexible 18-month format can accommodate your busy schedule. This personalized training experience offers you the opportunity to gain business and leadership training based on your interests and needs on the local county level. No travel is required.
The mission of Leadership Houston is to enlighten, empower, and engage diverse community leaders through a broadened knowledge of Houston and increase their civic leadership capacity for the benefit of Greater Houston and its stakeholders. Leadership Houston accepts year-round applications, beginning in early fall for the next class year. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of professional experience, proven leadership and current involvement in the community. The program has an opening and closing session along with eight learning sessions on the first Friday of each month from October to May.
Practice Management Institute
Practice Management Institute (PMI) provides affordable medical practice specific training and certification opportunities to HCMS members and their staff. So often, physicians and practice leadership are hard-pressed to find quality, localized, in-person or web-based educational opportunities for their teams. As in many industries, the rules and regulations safeguarding the business of medicine are numerous and oft changing, especially those relating to and directly affecting reimbursement. With this opportunity, HCMS affiliated physicians and staff will now be able to choose from a well-rounded selection of practice management courses. Monthly live, web-based programming will cover numerous facets of practice operations such as front desk practices, patient experience, coding, billing, reimbursement, and compliance sessions, as well as the nationally recognized Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM®) legacy certification offered by PMI, which will be offered twice in a live classroom setting in the spring and fall of 2025. Use Promo Code HCMS30 for a 30% discount when registering for courses. Click here for the CMOM October 2025 course. Not sure which courses will be best for you or your team? Contact Michael Moore with PMI at 800.259.5562 for assistance.
Delivered in two one-week sessions separated by a month intersession, the Rice Advanced Management Program is an immersion program exclusively designed for high potential leaders to successfully move into general management or functional lead roles.
This 4-day program is designed for mid-level managers and executives wishing to expand their knowledge of best practices in leadership. Participants learn strategies to create and lead a more cohesive, high-performing team. Using case studies, exercises, simulations, and extensive discussion, participants examine the building blocks of leadership – leading oneself, leading others, leading teams, and leading the enterprise – and become well-positioned to navigate any challenges that lie ahead.
The TMALC was established in 2010 as part of TMA's effort to ensure strong and sustainable physician leadership with organized medicine. TMALC graduates serve as thought leaders who can close the divide among clinicians and health care policymakers, and as trusted leaders within their local communities. With more than 40 hours of classroom instruction, the TMA Leadership College was designed for active TMA members under the age of 40 or who are in the first eight years of practice.
The TMALLP was established as part of TMA's effort to ensure strong and sustainable physician leadership. The program provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip physicians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in organized medicine, practice leadership, and advocacy. This free, self-paced 18-month program is designed for any TMA member physician wanting leadership development training. Physicians will gain the skills and confidence to lead within organized medicine, their workplace, and their community.
Bauer College of Business at the U of H offers this leadership training designed to empower women leaders to identify their unique facets, to ask for what they want, and to bring their whole best selves to work. The program is designed - by women for women - to bring together research-based insights and professional leadership experiences of Bauer faculty and industry leaders so as to create an empowering learning experience. Sessions are highly interactive and promote open conversations and dialogue.
U of H Clear Lake's Center for Executive Education offers a Certificate Programs in Healthcare Management and Physician Leadership and Management. Those who complete the 81-hour program will receive the Physician Leadership and Management Certificate and will also receive partial credit towards completion of the Certified Physician Executive designation.
Hospital Chief of Staff Resources
Medical Staff Privileges, Exclusive Physician Contracts, and Peer Review.
How do Hospital Medical Staff best support physicians in seeking to do what is best for their patients? By promoting a culture of respect, safety and trust – by assuring fairness and due process.
Assessment and Educational Programs
KSTAR Physician Resources
KSTAR (Knowledge, Skills, Training, Assessment and Research), through TAMHSC-Rural and Community Health Institute, is an internationally recognized program that provides comprehensive and individualized assessments and educational programs for physicians who have perceived needs or want to return to practice after a prolonged absence. Its main goal is to optimize patient safety by providing solutions that will benefit the physician, the health care system and the patient.
TMA Leadership & Professional Development Center
TMA Suggested Reading List