Brian Soetikno

Why were you interested in MCiM?

Before MCiM, I had so many unanswered questions despite years of training as a physician and biomedical engineer. I wanted to grasp better how the US healthcare system operates and I wanted to understand how companies and organizations could scale scientific discoveries to impact patient care. I also wanted to learn how I could become a more effective leader in my chosen specialty of ophthalmology. With MCiM, I have learned the tools to continue studying these questions and so, so much more.

What has been the highlight of year?

My year's highlight was presenting the final presentation for our Healthcare Information Technology and Strategy course. My team studied whether the blockchain could be a viable way to act as a personal healthcare record for sharing images. We ultimately pivoted from this idea several times before settling on a business strategy that involved a federated network. The interviews we conducted and the deep discussions we had led to tons of learning, and it was very fulfilling to see how far we had come at the end of the class.

What are you planning to do with your degree?

My next step is to complete my residency training in ophthalmology at Stanford. From evaluating healthcare technologies and companies critically to applying leadership principles in the clinic and scientific research to understanding the exchange of data in healthcare IT, the applications of the MCiM degree in my future work are immense. I can imagine continuing to reference my notes, links, slides, and MCiM colleagues for years to come.