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Guy David Wrote an Op-Ed about Why Top Universities Have Turned to M.D.s for Leadership in Times of Crisis, Stat

August 26, 2024
A doctor leading with volunteers in the background

In his op-ed for the STAT, Guy David discusses the increasing trend of physicians taking on leadership roles in universities and other organizations. He highlights how their clinical skills and experiences translate into effective leadership beyond healthcare settings.

Citations:

“Why Harvard, Penn, and Columbia Have Turned to M.D.s for Leadership in Troubled Times.” STAT, G David, August 26, 2024.

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