The Fellowship Review

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Butler, the Chief of Operations for UCLA Health’s Community Clinic Network. Jeff’s journey is the ultimate blueprint for fellowship success: he started as a Fellow in 2008 and has spent the last 17 years climbing the ranks, pioneering retail clinics, and expanding patient access across Los Angeles. We discuss why "continuous discovery" is the secret...

From navigating the transition from Wisconsin to Alabama for her MHA at UAB, to securing an internship at the Mayo Clinic, and now serving as a fellow at Apex Health Solutions in Houston, Mahee Patel shares an inspiring journey through healthcare administration and value-based care. In this episode of The Fellowship Review from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy, host Vrushangi Shah explo...

00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:50 Meet Trent Garrett01:41 Graduate Experience at UAB03:17 Internships and Early Career07:49 Navigating Fellowship Applications13:26 Michigan Medicine Fellowship Structure16:19 Mentorship and Leadership Access19:44 Highlight Projects and Experiences23:22 Living in Ann Arbor26:42 Final Advice and Reflections

In this episode of the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy Fellowship Review Podcast, host Vrushangi Shah interviews Rachel Gerhardt, MPH, a post-fellowship professional with an accomplished career in healthcare. Rachel shares her journey from starting her career at Boston Children’s Hospital to completing an MPH at Boston University, her fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medicine, and her subsequen...

In this episode of the Fellowship Review through the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy, host Vrushangi Shah interviews Nicolas St. Cloud, a first-year administrative fellow at UCSF Health. Nicolas shares his educational background, including his studies at Brandeis University and Emory University, and discusses his diverse experiences in healthcare administration. He highlights the valuable...

In this episode of the Fellowship Review through the American Journal of Health Care Strategy, host Vrushangi Shah welcomes Madeline Cremin, a program manager at Mayo Clinic. Madeline shares her journey from studying health sciences at the University of Missouri to securing a fellowship at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida. They discuss the intricate details of her grad schoo...

In this episode, Vrushangi Shah from the Fellowship Review through the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Abhishek Gurnani, an MHA graduate and administrative fellow at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Abhishek shares his journey from business management to healthcare, the importance of internships, and valuable advice for aspiring fellows. Learn about his experiences, the mento...

Join Vrushangi Shah as she connects with Jessi Tran, an Operations Manager at WellStar and a former fellow. In this engaging episode, Jessi shares her career journey, from her undergraduate studies in Clinical Leadership at the University of Kentucky to earning her MHA at UNC Chapel Hill and securing a fellowship at the WellStar Health System. Jessi delves into the intricacies of her graduate scho...

Navigating Healthcare Fellowships: Insights from Lauren Gregory at Duke Regional HospitalJoin Vrushangi Shah from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as she interviews Lauren Gregory, a current administrative fellow at Duke Regional Hospital. Lauren shares her journey from her educational background in Virginia and North Carolina to her unique experiences in HR and healthcare internships....

Dive into an insightful conversation hosted by Vrushangi Shah from the Fellowship Review under the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy. In this episode, Danielle Young shares her inspiring career journey from education at SLU to her administrative roles at Loyola Medicine and Rush University Medical Center. Discover the impactful experiences, key projects, and valuable advice Danielle offers f...

In this episode, Vrushangi Shah from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy's Fellowship Review chats with Moneal Desai about his career journey and the importance of choosing the right mentor early in one's career. They discuss Moneal's educational background, his experiences interning with the American Medical Association, and his decision to pursue a fellowship instead of other...

In this special episode of the Fellowship Review through the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy, host Vrushangi Shah sits down with her good friend and coworker, Smirthy Ganesan, Program Manager at UCLA Health. They discuss Smirthy’s journey from India to the U.S., her educational pursuits, and her impactful roles in healthcare management. Smirthy shares invaluable insights into navigating in...

Join Vrushangi Shah from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as she interviews Madhulika Nallani about her unique journey through applying for and securing a healthcare fellowship at Luminis Health. Madhulika shares her background in healthcare policy and consulting, her passion for health policy, and the significance of intention over numbers in the fellowship application process. She als...

In this episode of the Fellowship Review, hosted by Vrushangi Shaw, we dive into the career journey of Anjana Sreedhar. Anjana shares her experiences in healthcare consulting, her educational background at NYU, and her time as an administrative fellow at NYU Langone's Tisch Hospital. Anjana highlights her internship experiences, the value of working in hospital settings, and the decision-makin...

Join Vrushangi on the Fellowship Review through the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as she interviews Sandy Amorado, an MPH graduate and associate government consultant at Mercer. Sandy shares her journey from her undergrad and grad school at St. Louis University to her fellowship at Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut. She discusses the unique experience of working with SSM Health Cardinal...

In this episode, Vrushangi Shah interviews Alisa Raju MHA for the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy's fellowship review podcast. Alisa discusses her educational journey from the University of Albany to Stony Brook for her MHA. She shares her experiences at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Luminis Health, emphasizing the value of administrative fellowships. Alisa highlights the importance of...

Join host Vrushangi Shaw from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as she interviews Aviana Aguilar. In this episode, Aviana shares her educational journey from pharmaceutical sciences to healthcare administration, highlights her residency at Northwestern, and discusses her decision to pursue a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Aviana also delves into the specifics of the fellow...

Navigating Healthcare Administration: Insights from Hannah Hawthorne In this episode, Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Hannah Hawthorne, an administrative fellow at UVA Health University Medical Center. Originally from Salt Lake City, Hannah shares her journey from high school pharmacy technician to healthcare administration during the pandemic. She discusses her un...

Join Vrushangi Shaw from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as she interviews Chesna Panicker, a Senior Practice Manager at UPMC and her peer from undergraduate studies. In this episode, Chesna shares her educational background, her unique experiences during internships at SteadyMD and Cleveland Clinic, and her comprehensive administrative fellowship at UPMC. Listen to learn about her rot...

Vrushangi Shaw from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as she interviews Rasika Mukkamala. Rasika shares her experiences and insights from her journey through healthcare administration, including her undergrad and graduate studies, various internships, and her current fellowship at Common Spirit Health. They discuss the value of internships, the importance of community hospitals, and the...

In this episode, Vrushangi Shah from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Meghan Weihmuller, Director of Primary Care and Population Health Growth at Mercy. Meghan shares her journey from her undergraduate days at St. Louis University, her transition from being a Certified Nursing Assistant to a leader in healthcare administration, and her various roles in Mercy's fellowship prog...

Journey from Pharmacist to Healthcare Administrator: An Insightful Chat with Judah Soray Join us on the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as we get an in-depth look at Judah Soray unique career path. From starting as a pharmacist in Trinidad and Tobago to becoming a healthcare administrator in the U.S., Judah shares his experiences, including his time at the Cleveland Clinic and Brigham and...