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When Ed Millermaier, MD, MBA, began practicing as an internist, he never imagined he'd one day be working in a full-time administrative role. But he started by participating in leadership activities and taking on administrative duties, which led to more administrative duties and leadership responsibilities. And after a long transition, he was working as the chief operating and medical officer for Borgess Ambulatory Care in Kalamazoo, MI.