The Utility of a Master of Business Administration Degree in Plastic Surgery: Determining Motivations and Outcomes of a Formal Business Education Among Plastic Surgeons

摘要

Background:With the increasing complexity of health care, the knowledge of business in medicine is growing more valuable. Plastic surgeons in all practice settings are constantly forced to navigate endeavors that could be better faced with the leadership, management, and administrative skills honed through a formal business education. The purpose of this study was to gather data and draw conclusions related to the motivations and outcomes of plastic surgeons with a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA).