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BackTable / OBGYN / Podcast / Episode #77
Surgeon to CMO: Navigating the Career Shift
with Dr. Mark Hoffman
What skills and disciplines can a surgeon take from their training to succeed in a new leadership / hospital administration role? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mark Hoffman discusses his transition from a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon to the Chief Medical Officer at his hospital with co-host Dr. Amy Park.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, February 4). Ep. 77 – Surgeon to CMO: Navigating the Career Shift
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Mark Hoffman
Dr. Mark Hoffman is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at the University of Kentucky.
Dr. Amy Park
Dr. Amy Park is the Section Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and a co-host of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast.
Synopsis
The doctors cover the importance of high-functioning teams, the unexpected challenges of hospital administration, and the impact of clinical experience on decision-making. Additionally, they explore the broader responsibilities and skill sets required for effective leadership in a hospital setting, and offer advice for others considering a similar career shift. Dr. Hoffman emphasizes the value of servant leadership, the benefits of focusing on strengths, and the necessity of building strong, resilient teams.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:16 - Transitioning to Hospital Administration
07:17 - Balancing Workload
10:33 - Teamwork and Leaning into Strengths
13:30 - Decision Making in Administration
26:20 - Unique Challenges for OBGYNs in Hospital Administration
31:48 - Engagement in Leadership
35:03 - Focusing on People to Improve Patient Care
44:18 - Building Effective Leadership Teams
45:25 - Transitioning to Hospital Administration
52:07 - Finding Joy in Leadership and Mentorship
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