tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post6482597147217329211..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: Answers for SavinaPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-29085383353966978192009-10-11T13:39:56.776-04:002009-10-11T13:39:56.776-04:00Paul,
I read this post with great interest as I to...Paul,<br />I read this post with great interest as I too am interested in pursuing a career in health - be it public health or health administration. <br /><br />Is there a particular program (ie: MPH or MHA, etc) that you think is better suited for your type of work? <br /><br />Also, what types of future career opportunities will open up/be created that aren't already in existance?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />~RachelRachel Cooper https://www.blogger.com/profile/09487957625202462927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-45441089027204627972009-08-15T17:16:14.052-04:002009-08-15T17:16:14.052-04:00Savina, as Aaron indicates there are graduate prog...Savina, as Aaron indicates there are graduate programs offering a master's in health administration (M.H.A.). After completing that two year degree, many students take a one or two year post-graduate fellowship in a hospital. As with an MBA degree, some time of business of health care experience is helpful in getting the most value out of the professional master's degree, but it's not required. For a list of MHA programs visit aupha.org.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-51665313591425187972009-08-13T17:44:13.215-04:002009-08-13T17:44:13.215-04:00What's best for the patients is what's bes...What's best for the patients is what's best for the hospital. That's the simple rule. Of course, when funds are scarce, you have to make choices, but patient safety and quality investments are always at the top of the list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-11135458095636896602009-08-13T17:41:16.524-04:002009-08-13T17:41:16.524-04:00Thank you, Aaron! A fellowship is something I will...Thank you, Aaron! A fellowship is something I will most definitely look into! <br /><br />Mr, Levy, I found one of your answers to be very interesting. <br /><br />You said that the people you work with, particularly the hospital personnel, make your job enjoyable. This is exactly why I want to work in a hospital. And after years of working in a hospital, I've learned that most hospital employees are selfless and unbelievably kind. And the patients, themselves, are absolutely incredible! I find them to be strong and positive, even at their most vulnerable state. The patient-interaction is what I enjoyed most at the hospital. As an executive, do you get the opportunity to interact with the patients and their families? <br /><br /><br />I'm not really sure what it is I want to do. But I do know what I want to accomplish when I'm older. I'm looking to be inspired. I want to be helping people. And I always thought that working in the medical field would give me that feeling. But, I'm little concerned. Hospitals were created to heal people. But at the end of the day, a hospital is still a business. Is it difficult to find the balance between what's best for the patients and the staff and what's best for the hospital? Or more simply put, how do you do make decisions for the hospital, weighing the effects it will have on the patients/staff and then the cost of it? I'm sorry if this question is a bit unclear; I'm not quite sure how to word it. <br /><br />Again, thank you so much for all your help. I cannot begin to describe how thankful I am.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201453457231246750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-29490573249697238032009-08-13T17:22:43.488-04:002009-08-13T17:22:43.488-04:00Great idea, Aaron.Great idea, Aaron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-24607534660107270162009-08-13T16:07:38.239-04:002009-08-13T16:07:38.239-04:00Call it a bias since I am currently an administrat...Call it a bias since I am currently an administrative fellow, but seeking out fellowships is what I thought would be my best route to Paul's (or others') role within a hospital.<br /><br />I am only a couple months removed from grad school (health services administration) after spending 7+ years as a certified athletic trainer. I found an administrative fellowship working with the COO of an urban hospital--talk about an eye-opening experience and one that will look great on a resume someday!! I wouldn't trade it for anything. I'd look into something like that if I were you as well.Aaronnoreply@blogger.com