Some people know from a very early age exactly what they want to be when they grow up. I was lucky enough to be one of those people. From the time I was in elementary school and wrote “My Life Story,” I saw myself as a nurse or a doctor. While my vision was clear, little did I know that so many paths would keep leading to Methodist Health System and its affiliated organizations ...
Physician Recruitment
From Surgeon to President of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Continuing the Mission of Servant Leadership
Mission accomplished. Whether you’re serving in the armed forces, flying high as an astronaut, or leading a team of colleagues to treat a patient, achieving your mission is gratifying and motivating. As the president of one of the leading hospitals in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, my focus is on providing our employees, physicians, and volunteers with the motivation and resources ...
"I believe that Methodist’s investment in the training and nurturing of clinicians to become leaders is one reason we are consistently rated among the best places to work."
A few years ago, the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) published a white paper, “The Value of Physician Leadership.” Using literature reviews and interviews with healthcare professionals, the document draws a clear connection between physician leadership and high performing healthcare organizations. The white paper is summarized in a FierceHealthcare article publi ...
How Physicians Find Jobs Today
By Kay Wysong, CMSR Director of Physician Recruitment for Primary Care Methodist Health System In the ever-changing field of health care, physician roles have been evolving over the last few decades. The change begins with how physicians find jobs today, what’s important to them, and how they’re using technology in the communication process. Physicians, like most of societ ...
The Changing Roles of Physicians
By Kay Wysong, CMSR Director of Physician Recruitment for Primary Care Methodist Health System Everyone’s talking about how health care is changing. While it’s true that all stakeholders are being impacted, physicians are in the eye of the storm. With more than 27 years of experience in recruiting physicians, I view these changes from a slightly different perspect ...