Canedy Scholar Program
To honor the legacy of Clarkson Hospital Administrator James A. Canedy, Clarkson Regional Health Services (CRHS) established a scholarship program to cultivate and educate new generations of physician leaders trained in both the business and medical aspects of healthcare. Mr. Canedy was a skilled manager of personnel, resources, ideas, and providing exemplary leadership to Clarkson Hospital for 36 years. Throughout his career, he placed strong emphasis on high-quality patient care and believed in continuing education for health professionals. CRHS has sponsored the Canedy Scholar Program since 2012.
The Canedy Scholar Program equips physicians with the tools of healthcare leadership. CRHS covers full tuition, board, room, and books to one Omaha physician annually to matriculate in the Executive MBA Program at the University of Colorado-Denver, a leading health MBA in the United States. This is a 16-month program designed for working healthcare professionals to earn their masters via a hybrid live and distance learning model.
We are seeking physicians, with at least three years of practice, who have a growth mindset, a demonstrated track record of leadership, a spirit of working across silos, and a long-term vision to improve the Omaha community. Past scholars have included both physicians in private practice and academic physicians. The program requires an average of 10 hours of commitment per week and 1 week of travel to Denver every semester.
The 2025 Canedy Scholarship Application is now closed. Please check back in fall 2025 for the 2026 application.