Syllabus

Course Description

This postgraduate medical curriculum provides foundational and advanced training in the formation, operation, and leadership of independent physician practices. The program integrates ethical clinical leadership, practice management, finance, compliance, and patient experience systems to prepare physicians for successful private practice and concierge care delivery models.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand legal structures and regulatory requirements for practice formation.
  • Demonstrate competency in medical finance and operational systems.
  • Apply ethical and effective patient-communication and care design.
  • Develop safe, compliant, high-quality care systems.
  • Establish leadership capacity and professional readiness for independent practice.

Assessment & Evaluation

  • Weekly comprehension checks
  • Faculty feedback & executive coaching
  • Portfolio and practicum validation
  • Capstone practice launch plan
  • Oral defense evaluation
  • Professionalism & ethics observation

Program Requirements

  • 100% module completion
  • Capstone project & oral defense
  • Portfolio submission
  • Attendance in required live sessions
  • Professional conduct in learning environment

Attendance Policy

  • Live attendance required unless excused in advance.
  • Active participation in discussions and case work expected.
  • Repeated unexcused absences may impact completion.

Late Policy

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AI Policy

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Technology and Security Requirements

  • Secure, HIPAA‑compliant device recommended where applicable.
  • Stable internet and functional audio/video required.
  • Learners responsible for protecting course content and patient information.

Topics Covered

For a more detailed weekly schedule, consult the schedule page.

  • Week 1 — Orientation & Physician Identity as Founder
  • Week 2 — Market Literacy, Care Models & Positioning
  • Week 3 — Legal Structure, Licensure & Compliance Foundations
  • Week 4 — Medical Finance, Accounting & Revenue Basics
  • Week 5 — Risk Management, Med-Legal Practice & Documentation
  • Week 6 — Patient Experience & Communication Excellence
  • Week 7 — Operational Systems & Technology Infrastructure
  • Week 8 — Branding, Marketing & Digital Presence
  • Week 9 — HR, Staffing, Culture & Leadership
  • Week 10 — Clinical Protocols, Safety & Quality Systems
  • Week 11 — Revenue Cycle, Billing & Performance Monitoring
  • Week 12 — Negotiation, Contracts & Vendor Management
  • Week 13 — Ethics, Professionalism & Community Leadership
  • Week 14 — Practice Launch and Innovation Strategy
  • Week 15 — Capstone Project Development
  • Week 16 — Capstone Presentations and Defense
  • Week 17 — Portfolio Submission & Course Completion