Physicians aspiring to become a chief medical officer: Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Look no further than this book from AAPL and author Rex Hoffman, MD, MBA, FACHE, CPE. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you put your best foot forward and achieve your goal of becoming a chief medical officer. Through the use of surveys and interviews with chief executive officers and regional and system CMOs, this book provides unique insights into what hiring managers are looking for in potential CMOs. Furthermore, the book covers the different types of chief medical officer roles, including those in hospitals, medical groups, health plans, and health systems, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the field. The book is divided into five parts, with each section focusing on a different aspect of the journey toward becoming a CMO. Part I provides an overview of what a chief medical officer does, as well as the pros and cons of leaving a clinical
