Health Leaders Media (07/24/25) Cheney, Christopher

Health systems and chief medical officers (CMOs) should make physician development a priority, says an Oklahoma hospital executive. Mike Angelidis, MD, was recently appointed CMO of SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital-Midwest and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital-Shawnee. Beginning with a comprehensive onboarding program, SSM Health fosters ongoing physician development by supporting participation in continuing medical education and degree programs. For example, Angelidis notes, physicians seeking to obtain an MBA can receive funding toward that goal. "When we talk about physician development, the first thing to note is that healthcare organizations and leaders need to be invested in education," Angelidis says. "Organizations and leaders need to invest in medical schools, residencies, and fellowships."

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