MD/MBA Panel: Social Entrepreneurship

Highlights from the Association of MD/MBA Programs 8th Annual Conference.

This morning's panel discussion on social entrepreneurship included:

• Marcel Tam, MD, MBA candidate (Boston University School of Medicine)
• John Dorsey, MD, MBA (Co-Developer of Project Horseshoe Farm)
• Bill Walczak (CEO of Codman Square Health Center)
• Anne Light, MD (Founder and Director of OEL Foundation) could not attend

So, what's happening in the world of social entrepreneurship?  Are we seeing enough disruptive innovation in health care? If you really want to make a difference in the health care industry, then perhaps you can apply your business training to make a difference in public health.

Dr. Dorsey: Each person has to find his/her own hat. Question assumptions and follow your internal compass. Ambiguity tolerance. Prepare to work very hard. When you pursue something that doesn't have an established path, it's a lot of work. He moved from southern California to the south to provide health care at a different level. He saw a need for housing for people who have mental illness. He also saw opportunities to provide students in the area with hands-on training in community service.

Public Health Jobs in California

Here are a few examples of some current public health job openings in California (they are all related to HIV and AIDS and you must pass a civil service exam). Healthcare professionals who are looking for a transition into the non-clinical world of medicine may find some of these positions to be quite interesting. You can see that the salary range is also listed for each of these civil service jobs:

California Department of Public Health: Office of AIDS

Chief of the Surveillance, Research, and Evaluation Branch
Civil service classification: Public Health Medical Administrator I
Location: Sacramento, California
Salary range: $136,800 - $162,468 annually
This position is a California civil service position. In order to be eligible, a candidate must first apply for the Public Health Medical Administrator I civil service exam. Once the candidate has successfully completed the exam process, he/she can be considered for the Branch Chief position.

Medical Director
Civil service classification: Public Health Medical Officer III
Location: Sacramento, California
Salary range: $112,776 - $154,716 annually
This position is a California civil service position. In order to be eligible, a candidate must first apply for the Public Health Medical Officer III civil service exam. Once the candidate has successfully completed the exam process, he/she can be considered for the Medical Director position.

Chief of the HIV Prevention Research and Evaluation Section
Civil service classification: Research Scientist Supervisor II
Location: Sacramento, California
Salary range: $90,864 - $109,872 annually
This position is a California civil service position. In order to be eligible, a candidate must first apply for the Research Scientist Supervisor II civil service exam. Once the candidate has successfully completed the exam process, he/she can be considered for the Section Chief position.

Chief of the HIV Prevention Branch
Civil service classification: Public Health Medical Administrator I
Location: Sacramento, California
Salary range: $136,800 - $162,468 annually
This position is a California civil service position. In order to be eligible, a candidate must first apply for the Public Health Medical Administrator I civil service exam. Once the candidate has successfully completed the exam process, he/she can be considered for the Branch Chief position.

If you'd like more information about any of these job opportunities, please contact me.