Executive Certificate in Driving Excellence in Healthcare
What is an Executive Certificate in Driving Excellence in Healthcare?
- Language:English
- Next intake:October 2025
- Format:Part-time
- Location(s):Doha, Qatar | New York (Cornell)
- LENGTH:Two 5-day sessions
The health sector is undergoing rapid transformation, creating exciting opportunities for leaders who can navigate its complex managerial and policy challenges. This specialization equips you with the strategic insights and skills needed to drive excellence and impact across the healthcare landscape.
Participants will attend two 5-day sessions in New York City (at Weill Cornell Medicine) and Doha.
Some Themes Explored
- Value-based healthcare transformation
- Artificial intelligence and digital transformation in healthcare organizations
- Patient-centric care and service innovation
- Paying for care and the role of financial incentives
- Global strategies for the pharma industry
- Corporatization of the healthcare sector
- Building resilience in healthcare value chains
- Sample courses: Comparative health systems, Artificial intelligence and the Future of Healthcare, Business Models in Healthcare, Leading Health Organizations, Technological Change in Healthcare
Program Modules
In New York City, we will explore the structure of health systems, comparative health systems, and the role of healthcare policy in shaping care delivery. Participants will examine key aspects of value-based care, including financing mechanisms, provider payment models, and quality improvement strategies. In this context, we will also discuss cost-effectiveness analyses for medical products and technologies and how to manage the R&D pipeline for innovation. The session will provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of healthcare, with a focus on artificial intelligence, and innovations in diagnosis and treatment. Discussions will be enriched by tapping into the vibrant health ecosystem of NYC—interacting with mature care delivery organizations, engaging with innovative startups on healthcare entrepreneurship, and connecting with global R&D organizations from the pharmaceutical and med-tech sectors.
In Doha, the focus will shift to strategic leadership and driving change. Participants will explore what a patient-centric transformation means for both care services and medical product innovation. The session will also address key leadership and operational challenges, emphasizing how healthcare organizations can design and implement change to improve outcomes. Finally, we will delve into the role of technological innovation in shaping modern healthcare, including digital transformation and disruptive business models. Discussions will be informed by global case studies, and participants will gain close access to leading healthcare and policy institutions in the region to understand the dynamics of a rapidly transforming health system.
Participant Profile
The Driving Excellence in Healthcare specialization is designed for high-potential healthcare leaders (both clinicians and non-clinicians) who seek a systems-level understanding of the health sector. It is particularly valuable for those involved in healthcare delivery, such as physicians, nurse executives, and healthcare administrators, as well as senior policymakers and executives from insurance, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. For motivated participants from other industries who might be considering a transition towards an executive career in healthcare, this program can provide a demanding yet rewarding entry point.
Standalone Specialization
We're excited to offer our Driving Excellence in Healthcare specialization on its own, so you can gain advanced insights and strategies without enrolling in the full Executive MBA program. This flexible option allows you to focus your study on healthcare management.
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Co-delivered with
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, a pioneering joint venture between Qatar Foundation and Cornell University, is a research-intensive, academic medical institution. We leverage our unique programs, progressive partnerships, and strategic location to develop outstanding physicians, scientists, and future healthcare leaders, generate significant discoveries that transform healthcare and promote population health through deeply-rooted community engagement.