Alumni Network
Haslam’s PEMBA program has alumni in 50 states and nine countries, more cohorts and alumni worldwide than any other physician-only MBA.
We keep these alumni connected after graduation, so they can continue to rely on classmates as a resource, obtain new perspectives and broaden their professional networks.
Our staff sends regular updates on the program and fellow alumni. We also host a number of special events and provide information on continuing education.
Many PEMBA graduates have been promoted since enrollment. Our 652 graduates currently serve in the following physician-leadership positions:
| President &/or CEO | 112 |
| Medical Director/Regional Medical Director | 113 |
| Department/Division Head | 86 |
| Clinician | 79 |
| Academic Medicine | 62 |
| Chief Medical Oficer/VPMA | 54 |
| Program or Center Director | 35 |
| Vice President | 35 |
| Managing Partner | 30 |
| Other | 25 |
| Consultant | 12 |
| COO | 7 |
| CIO | 2 |
| Total | 652 |
Meet our Physician Leaders Update Your Information
Alumni Advisory Council
Each graduating class selects an Outstanding Class Leader and an Outstanding Service to the Class recipient. These individuals are invited to serve on the Alumni Advisory Council. The council meets during the annual Physician Leadership Symposium and virtually (via conference call) one to two times each year. It reviews and suggests marketing strategies and provides insight for curriculum changes.
Events
Policy Immersion Trip - PEMBA alumni are invited to travel with EMBA in Healthcare Leadership students to Washington, D.C. each spring to learn about the intersection of healthcare policy, business and government.
PEMBA E-newsletter
FOCUS, the PEMBA alumni newsletter, includes announcements on alumni promotions and job changes, thought leadership from Haslam faculty and feature articles on the program. For previous issues of our newsletter or to update your information please contact Tom Brown.
Physician Executive MBA Endowment Funds
Our physician alumni have established a powerful tradition of giving to further the goals of the program. Our Physician Executive MBA Excellence Fund supports the program directly, including research and development. The Dr. Maceo “Mace” Braxton Jr. Outstanding Physician Award Endowment Fund, which was founded as a memorial to a beloved member of the 2007 PEMBA class, is awarded to a deserving individual to support his or her study in the program.
VolsConnect—the Online Community for UT Graduates
PEMBA graduates are part of the greater Volnation and have access to an even broader network of UT alumni.
Register at VolsConnect to take part in the University of Tennessee’s exclusive online community for alumni.
Social Media
Information about and pictures from the latest alumni events, features on graduates and curated business content to continue your education.
Continuing Education
The Haslam College of Business offers a full range of learning opportunities in a host of areas critical to continued development. We also offer customized, onsite training for almost all of our courses.