Jason DeMattia

Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University

“Creator, innovator, outside-the-box thinker, and compassionate about delivering excellent care to my patients.”

Age: 52

Hometown: Moscow, Idaho

Fun fact about yourself: I raise cattle, chickens, and honeybees in my spare time.

Undergraduate School and Degree: Washington State University, BS in Zoology and MS in Biology

Where are you currently working? Village Medical as Medical Director

What achievement are you most proud of in your professional career? Creating a top performing Value-based clinic in the Texas market that garnered the attention of several nationwide value-based organizations

Why did you choose this school’s online MBA program? SMU Cox has a reputation for academic excellence and fostering entrepreneurial creativity.

What was your favorite part of being in an online MBA program? I enjoyed meeting my classmates and working on group projects.

What was the most surprising thing about an online learning environment? It was more difficult and time-consuming than I had imagined.

How did your online experience compare with your in-the-classroom experience as an undergraduate student? SMU did an excellent job of transitioning the in-class experience to an online experience. The instructors did a great job of engaging the students.

What is your best piece of advice to an applicant for thriving in an online MBA program? Create study groups for accountability and support. Ask every question you have because everyone else has the same question but is too afraid to ask. The discussions help everyone.

How has your online education helped you in your current job? My online education has helped propel every aspect of how I approach business and has helped to kick-start a new healthcare delivery business.

Did you earn a promotion while in the program or immediately after graduation? I received numerous advancements.

1. Regional Medical Director
2. Network Management Director, and Practice Medical Director

Why did you pursue an online MBA program instead of a full-time residential program? The OMBA was more compatible with my work schedule.

Number of Hours Per Week Spent on an Online MBA: 20 hours per week

What is your ultimate long-term professional goal? I want to revolutionize how healthcare is delivered to patients. Pursuing and now receiving my OMBA degree plays a big part in my work to achieve that goal.

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