Pursuing an MBA from Tulane and living in Louisiana, I was already aware of how ell regarded Ochsner was in the region. I aspired to build a career in healthcare finance post my MBA and was encouraged to apply to Ochsner's fellowship program after speaking with the current and former fellows about their experiences in the program and beyond. It gave me the assurance I needed that the fellowship Ould provide me with broad exposure to the healthcare industry, a chance to work on real projects, and add significantly to my professional development. I have gained all this and more already in just my first year of the fellowship. I've also formed life-long bonds with the fellow-class as well as leaders at Ochsner. I feel confident that everything I've learned,and the networks made in the past year will serve me well. I couldn't have hoped for a better start to my career in healthcare.

I choose the Ochsner Health Administrative Fellowship because I wanted to establish a career that would allow me to further my development as a leader, provide challenging projects to refine my analytical skills and enhance my understanding of healthcare management. The fellowship program allowed me to gain tangible operation experience in both the clinical and hospital settings within an environment that puts patients first and fosters innovation an ingenuity. Through the fellowship, I was able to network with leaders in the organization and lead system-wide projects that improved the safety and quality of care provided to our patients. Because of this experience, I am more prepared to excel in a managerial capacity and lead a team.

The Ochsner Administrative Fellowship Program provided me the perfect opportunity for me to combine my background in nursing with my desire to learn the ins and outs of a leading healthcare system. The mission and values, reputation and innovative techniques of Ochsner are what initially attracted me to the organization. The call placed on education, community and patients set the Ochsner's fellowship apart from other fellowship programs. This year through my projects and rotations, I have been exposed to a variety of operation and corporate areas, while learning directly from top leaders across the system. Ochsner has provided me with professional development and leadership training as well as valuable mentorship opportunities that will play an integral part in my career.