Class of 2019

Bukola Olubi, MD, MHCDS

Cardiologist and Physician Lead
Women's Heart Program, Piedmont Heart Institute (GA)

To achieve my career goals, it became apparent that I need the skills and knowledge that will help me navigate the changing landscape of healthcare. To make the kind of significant impact that is required, in addition to my clinical skills set, I would need to understand health care systems at all levels.

Bukola, tell us about your professional experience.

I am the lead physician of the women’s heart program the Piedmont Heart Institute, in Fayetteville, GA. My professional responsibilities include clinical cardiology and the development and execution of initiatives for the women’s heart program.

How have you used what you've learned in the MHCDS program?

The knowledge and skills that I have gained so far have helped me to collaborate successfully in launching the Women’s Heart Support Network at my institution.

What would you tell a friend or colleague who was considering the MHCDS program?

Go for it. The friendships and connections that I have made so far are invaluable, and I have a new-found confidence that allows me to approach any challenge. 

The faculty, many of the best at Dartmouth, are genuinely engaged and enthusiastic about their work. I am also grateful for my extremely accomplished classmates who bring a wealth of knowledge that is shared in the classroom on a frequent basis."