b'at the hospital. Shawn says he took a step back from his director role at Marion General Hospital for a 100% clinical role that would provide more balance with his family and his studies. They both admit that there were some challenges to navigate, but they persevered and completed the program in 18 months.Shawn and Megan agree that the MBA program has helped them improve their communication, critical thinking and analytical skills. They say that they can now better understand and interpret the financial and operational data that they encounter in their administrative roles. They also say that they cancommon goals. Having the MBA has helped bridge the communicate more effectively with the non-clinical staffgap to communicate and collaborate more effectively.and leadership, bridging the gap between the clinical and business languages. They credit the MBA programforThe pair is proud to be part of an organization givingthem tools to thrive in their current roles and tothat supports its employees and their professional pursue new opportunities in the future. development. They are also grateful to Franklin for Shawn shared that knowledge he gained through theproviding a flexible and quality education that suited MBA has helped him communicate more effectivelytheir needs and goals. They say that the MBA program with administration. Administration and clinical care arewas a challenge, but also a growth opportunity thatinextricably linked. Its important for me to be able tothey shared as a couple.communicate what I am doing from a clinical standpoint so that I get the things I need to provide optimum care.Megan, who serves in several executive roles including president of the Marion Area Board of Physicians andthe vice chair of surgery for Marion General Hospital, saysWe were post-the MBA enhances her capability to excel in those roles.residency and were As president of the physician board, I work closely with OhioHealth leadership and administrative leaders towardgrowing in confidence as attendings. We have been growing our entire livesundergrad, med school, residency. I viewed the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as a continuation of that growth mindset.Clocktower | Franklin Features 25'