Publishing September 22nd, 2026 | 206 pages | Paperback and Hardcover
From Stethoscope to Boardroom is a bold and timely guide for physicians preparing to lead at the highest levels of health care.
Written by Dr. Bela Nand, chief medical officer of AdventHealth, this book delivers the strategic insight and practical tools physicians need to step into—and succeed in—the demanding and influential role of chief medical officer (CMO).
With more than two decades of frontline leadership experience, Dr. Nand fills a critical gap in the medical leadership canon: a clear, actionable framework for understanding the CMO’s mindset, skill set, and measurable impact. She defines the CMO as a vital bridge between clinical excellence and administrative strategy, serving not only as a voice for physicians but also as a driver of systems that prioritize quality, safety, and operational alignment.
Designed for aspiring CMOs, newly appointed physician leaders, and health care systems looking to strengthen their executive bench, this book offers more than personal perspective. Dr. Nand integrates insights from across the C-suite to give readers a 360-degree view of what physician leadership looks like at the executive level. She also speaks candidly to women in medicine, addressing the challenges and opportunities of leading authentically in executive environments.
Visionary yet practical, From Stethoscope to Boardroom is essential reading for any physician ready to lead transformative change, not just within their department or hospital but across the health care system. In this first-of-its-kind handbook, Dr. Nand decodes the chief medical officer role with precision and provides both a road map and an invitation to redefine what physician leadership can be.
Dr. Bela Nand, MD, MBA is the vice president and chief medical officer for the AdventHealth Mid-America Region, where she provides executive leadership for clinical quality, patient safety, and physician engagement across a multihospital system. In this role, she partners closely with physicians and administrative leaders to advance high reliability care, strengthen medical staff governance, and deliver measurable improvements in outcomes and patient experience.
Dr. Nand earned her medical degree and went on to complete postgraduate training in internal medicine. She further advanced her leadership expertise by completing a master of business administration, strengthening her capabilities in health care strategy, finance, and organizational leadership. She is board certified in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine and has completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training, reflecting her commitment to performance improvement and operational excellence.
With a career spanning clinical practice and executive leadership, Dr. Nand is recognized for driving system-wide transformation through data-informed decision-making and collaborative physician leadership models. She has led numerous initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and operational performance, aligning multidisciplinary teams around shared goals of accountability and continuous improvement.
A dedicated advocate for physician leadership development, Dr. Nand has been instrumental in designing and advancing programs that prepare physicians to lead effectively in evolving health care systems. Her work emphasizes the integration of clinical expertise with administrative acumen, particularly through dyad leadership frameworks.
Dr. Nand’s leadership philosophy is grounded in professionalism, integrity, and lifelong learning. She remains committed to advancing the role of physicians as leaders in health care and mentoring the next generation of physician executives.