Salary Range
$75,000 to $100,000+Overview
Chief medical officers (CMOs) are top executives who manage all aspects of clinical operations (e.g., patient care, health outcomes, medical research, staffing) in hospitals, nursing homes, and in other settings. Their goal is to improve the health of the populations that they serve.
Minimum Education Level
Medical DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Helpful
Career Ladder
Chief Executive Officer or Consulting Firm Owner
Chief Medical Officer
Health Care Manager
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