Patrick O'Shea

Patrick O'Shea, MD, MBA serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Division of Hospital Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. He holds dual qualifications in clinical medicine and business administration, applying this expertise to hospital systems improvement.

Education:

• BS - East Carolina University
• MD - University of North Carolina School of Medicine
• MBA - Duke University
• Residency - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Fellowship - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dr. O'Shea specializes in the care of hospitalized adults and children, with research interests focused on clinical efficiency, physician pipeline development, and non-profit management. His work bridges clinical practice and healthcare administration to optimize systems of care. As a physician advisor, he supports clinical operations across UNC Hospitals, leveraging his business training to enhance hospitalist services and patient care delivery systems.

His professional activities emphasize building and refining care systems through the integration of medical and business perspectives, particularly in hospital medicine settings. While specific research outputs aren't detailed in available materials, his work appears centered on operational improvements in hospital-based care.

Professional Activities:

• Hospitalist providing direct patient care for adults and children
• Physician advisor supporting clinical operations at UNC Hospitals
• Faculty member training future physicians in hospital medicine

Dr. O'Shea maintains active clinical practice while contributing to healthcare system development through his dual expertise in medicine and business administration.