Leadership

Mentorship is a core component of cultivating leaders in healthcare, and the advice they share with young physicians may stick with them for the entirety of their careers. Three physicians recently joined Becker’s to share the most important advice they…

Physicians and their teams are constantly balancing an array of priorities and pressures in modern healthcare — from increased threats of violence at work to diminished autonomy and political strife.  In the midst of what can be a chaotic and…

John Cowan, MD, a neurosurgeon from Cartersville, Ga., has announced that he will run for the state’s 11th Congressional District seat, East Cobb News reported Feb. 10.  The 11th District is currently represented by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a Republican, who…

Here are five notable achievements by physicians in clinical care, research, leadership and more as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 1, 2026: If you would like to nominate a physician please email fmathewes@beckershealthcare.com. 1.  G. Burkhard Mackensen, MD, PhD, professor…

Physician residents and fellows perform better when they feel like they are working in an environment of trust, a December 2025 study published in JAMA Surgery found.  The study evaluated 6,136 surgical residents’ sense of belonging and their performance on…

Physicians are facing a range of challenges in the hospitals, health systems and independent practices alike, from increased threats of violence to financial strain and burnout—increasing and complicating the demands placed on physician leaders. However, physicians are rarely trained in…

Here are 14 chief medical officers that were announced or appointed since Jan. 1, 2026, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Joel Rose, MD, was appointed chief medical officer at UNC Health Wayne. 2. Gelareh Zadeh, MD, PhD, was appointed David…

Here are three physicians who were either appointed to or stepped down from the CEO role in January, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Vera Yigle-Kaljob, MD, was appointed CEO of Triangle Springs, a behavioral health facility in Raleigh, N.C.  2.…

The Rural Health Transformation Program, enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aims to improve access, care quality and infrastructure in rural communities. The program created a $50 billion fund to distribute across all 50 states from 2026 to…

Scott Kozin, MD, has been promoted to chief medical officer of Tampa, Fla.-based Shriners Children’s healthcare system, according to a Jan. 23 news release from the health system.  Dr. Shriner previously served as chief of staff for Shriners Hospitals for…