Today a top physician leader requires both clinical and management skills to influence and make a difference in the health care environment. Therefore, I would like to introduce you to the new Health Sector MBA programme at the Richard Ivey School of Business.

The Ivey MBA-health sector programme is a comprehensive programme that includes three modules of business studies with one module of health sector electives.  Our programme strengths include in-class case-studies, a consistent enterprise-wide viewpoint, outside client consulting projects and an international opportunity to China.  In addition, co-supervised by your programme director, you may also have a chance to conduct managerial research in relation to your clinical duties.

The 12-month MBA Health Sector curriculum can be easily integrated into your residency or fellowship training schedule as the GMAT is no longer a requirement for physicians in this unique programme.  In replacement of the GMAT, we are using your MCAT scores instead, or for the international sponsored residents and fellows, your MCCEE (Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination) scores.

Upon completion of our programme, you will have a leading edge in being one of the best Health Care Leaders as you will have acquired advanced business training in addition to your clinical skills and understanding of how other physicians think.

The Richard Ivey School of Business consistently ranks among the top business schools in the world  and was ranked #1 by in the May 2007 Financial Times in both Canada and China.

This programme is also recognized by the RCPS (C) Clinical Investigators Programme.  I encourage you to explore this exciting new programme.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 519-685-8500 Ext. 52132 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information or to view student testimonials, please click on the attached link: http://www.ivey.ca/healthsector/ .  This web site contains an on-line MBA Health Sector Brochure, as well as student testimonials and upcoming events.

If you are considering of applying for May or September 2008 or 2009, please click on the link below and let us know.  http://www.ivey.ca/survey/Surveys/TakeSurvey.aspx?surveyid=1816

Sincerely,

K. Kellie Leitch, MD, MBA, FRCS (C)
Co-Director, Health Sector MBA, Richard Ivey School of Business
Chair/Chief, Division of Paediatric Surgery
Assistant Dean (External), Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry