Amal Isaiah, a physician, prolific researcher and recent graduate of the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, is among the world’s “Best & Brightest Executive MBAs Of 2024,” according to Poets & Quants.
Isaiah, who completed his Smith EMBA this year as head of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, holds six patents and has findings published in 70-plus journal articles and two books.
He is among the 62 EMBAs recognized by P&Q from “54 of the highest-ranked (globally) programs” for “academic performance, extracurricular leadership, and professional achievement made them the most invaluable members of their classes.”
A former Rhodes Scholar and an Oxford University PhD holder in neuroscience, Isaiah told P&Q he chose Smith’s EMBA program “for its rigorous 18-month curriculum that accommodates the busy schedules of professionals continuing their careers.”
He also described how his choice fit his long-term objective: “The cost of healthcare in the U.S. is escalating rapidly, and a significant portion of this is financed by public debt. Recognizing that data is our most valuable asset, my goal is to lead an agile ecosystem focused on developing cost-effective healthcare solutions derived from this data.”
Isaiah further told P&Q that Smith’s program “strikes an ideal balance between developing quantitative skills and leadership abilities, strongly emphasizing crafting a personal leadership plan and integrating a comprehensive executive coaching strategy. This combination, unmatched by other regional programs, solidified my decision to enroll.”
He also credited Associate Professor of Management Rellie Derfler-Rozin for “providing a unique hands-on approach to understanding biases and economic consequences of unethical behavior.”
Read more about Smith’s Executive MBA Program and Isaiah in his ‘Best & Brightest’ profile.
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The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master’s, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.