Name
04. White Coats to Corner Offices: Navigating the Path to Executive Leadership in Healthcare
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Speakers
Ruben J. Azocar, MD, MHCM, FCCM, FASA, FACHE, Professor and Chair, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine
Abigail Chen, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer, Mount Sinai Doctors Medical Group
Dalia Davood, MD, MBA, CPE, FACOG, Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Medical Director, Advocate Aurora Medical Group Ob/GYN, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Thresa Hardy, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNC Rockingham Health Care
Abigail Chen, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer, Mount Sinai Doctors Medical Group
Dalia Davood, MD, MBA, CPE, FACOG, Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Medical Director, Advocate Aurora Medical Group Ob/GYN, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Thresa Hardy, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNC Rockingham Health Care
Description
This panel will feature leaders who transitioned from clinical roles to executive positions, sharing insights from their leadership journeys. Executives will discuss skills, experiences, and mindsets essential for advancing into senior roles. Attendees will gain guidance on navigating the path from frontline care to strategic decision-making in healthcare leadership.
Session Type
Panel