Episode 15: Dr. Arlen Meyers on Physician Entrepreneurship

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Dr. Meyers' work is centered around the importance of mindset, the value of embracing failure, and the critical role of entrepreneurship in healthcare. The conversation covers topics including the benefits and limitations of obtaining an MBA for healthcare professionals, the societal impact of entrepreneurship in medicine, and ways medical education can evolve to support innovative thinking. Dr. Meyers emphasizes the need for physicians to be agents of change, advocating for a more integrated approach to business knowledge within medical training and calling for a shift towards a mindset of creativity over conformity. The discussion provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of medicine, business, and innovation.