Leadership Odyssey: Bridging Medicine and Business with Michael Marks

January 12, 2026 00:49:01
Leadership Odyssey: Bridging Medicine and Business with Michael Marks
PEMBA ON-DEMAND: Real Stories from Physician Leaders
Leadership Odyssey: Bridging Medicine and Business with Michael Marks

Jan 12 2026 | 00:49:01

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Hosted By

Norm Chapin, MD, MBA

Show Notes

What if the skills that make a great physician aren’t enough to lead healthcare, and the real transformation begins when medicine and business finally learn to speak the same language?

This recast episode of Pemba on Demand: Leadership Odyssey Bridging Medicine and Business revisits a compelling conversation with host Dr. Norman A. Chapin and Dr. Michael Marks, Senior Medical Director at Relievant Medsystems, Inc.

Dr. Marks reflects on his professional journey from orthopedic spine surgeon to healthcare executive in the medical device industry. He shares how his experience in the Physician Executive MBA program at the University of Tennessee shaped his leadership approach, supported complex orthopedic group mergers, and prepared him for roles in hospital administration and industry leadership.

The episode explores the evolving identity of physician leaders and highlights the importance of education, mentorship, collaboration, and adaptability when navigating the intersection of medicine and business. Dr. Marks also discusses the human side of leadership, including maintaining empathy in patient care, facing personal health challenges, and advocating for patients within complex insurance and reimbursement systems.

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