Our guest today, Dr. Raza Hussain, is a firm believer that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who run their own private practices possess a unique set of skills that set them up to be excellent leaders. This can be especially relevant to public institutions like hospitals. Running your own private practice enables you to be an expert, not just in oral surgery, but also in the business side of things, like sourcing equipment, managing finances, and instituting an HR department. Tuning in you’ll hear Dr. Hussain unpack what he’s learned from his experiences working in public hospitals, the leadership training he underwent, and what his association with the Department of Veterans Affairs has taught him about leadership. We delve into what it takes to run a private practice, the benefits of being skilled in multiple areas, and the difficult decisions leaders in healthcare need to make on a regular basis. Dr. Hussain also shares his advice for young surgeons who are interested in leadership and why he would like to see more Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons taking up leadership positions. Tune in for a deep dive into what it means to be a leader, the importance of being involved in public health leadership, and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know our returning guest, Dr. Raza Hussain.
- How hospital committees affect the level of care healthcare professionals can provide for their patients.
- The leadership training Dr. Hussain underwent, sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What Dr. Hussain learned about the budgeting process for public institutions like hospitals.
- Why Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who have run their own private practices are uniquely suited to leadership positions in hospitals.
- The differences and similarities between running a private practice and working in a public institution.
- Dr. Hussain’s advice for young surgeons who are interested in leadership.
- Some of the difficult decisions you need to make as a leader.
- The precision and analytical skills that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons possess and why they are beneficial as a leader.
- The importance of being a good leader no matter what setting you’re in.
- Why healthcare providers need to be involved with budgeting and leadership decisions.
- Examples of how to educate your patients when they query costs or procedures.
- Why Dr. Hussain believes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons need to become more involved in broader healthcare leadership, both locally and globally.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Raza Hussain — https://dentistry.uic.edu/raza-hussain
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry — https://dentistry.uic.edu/
Dr. Raza Hussain email — raza.hussain@va.gov
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
