Patrick Aguilar

Patrick Aguilar is a Professor of Practice in Organizational Behavior and Managing Director of Health at Washington University in St. Louis's Olin Business School. He leads strategic initiatives in healthcare innovation, research collaborations, and industry partnerships to advance societal well-being. His work bridges academic theory with practical solutions in healthcare delivery, workforce optimization, and organizational strategy. Previously, he held clinical leadership roles in critical care, pulmonary medicine, and served as a Chief Medical Officer. He maintains a clinical practice in pulmonology at WashU Medicine while actively engaging in leadership development across industries.

Education:

• MBA, 2020 – Washington University in St. Louis
• M.D., 2010 – University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
• BA, 2006 – University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Research Focus: Explores healthcare workforce dynamics, including motivation, compensation, and performance improvement, alongside aligning organizational strategies with health equity goals. His work emphasizes leveraging business principles to achieve both financial and social impact in healthcare systems.

Leadership & Industry Impact: Combines executive education, cross-sector partnerships, and clinical expertise to foster innovative healthcare leadership. Current initiatives at Olin focus on training future leaders for the evolving health industry through interdisciplinary programs and real-world problem-solving frameworks.