Favorite Parts Of Working In Healthcare As An Administrative Fellow
Saba, an Administrative Fellow at City of Hope, learned that healthcare is a dynamic field where "nothing is going to stay the same," requiring adaptability to constant change. Their master's degree proved invaluable, providing a strong foundation and practical knowledge that their undergraduate degree lacked, highlighting the importance of advanced education in this evolving industry.
Adaptability, Project Management, Healthcare Industry, Higher Education, Career Changes
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Saba Ansari
Administrative Fellow
City of Hope
Cal State Fullerton, graduated in 2019
University of Michigan, Masters in Public Health
Political Science, American Studies
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. The healthcare industry is dynamic, with constant changes, staff turnover, and mergers and acquisitions, requiring adaptability.
2. A master's degree provides a valuable foundation for an administrative fellow role, offering applicable knowledge and skills.
3. The actual role may differ from initial expectations; preparation and adaptability are key to success in this field.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
That's a great question. The first thing that comes to mind is that nothing is going to stay the same, especially in healthcare. Things are constantly changing; people are leaving, and mergers and acquisitions are happening. The job you start in is not going to be the same a year later.
So, just being adaptable and ready to go with the flow of whatever change is going to happen is important. I also originally thought I could easily go into a project manager role after undergrad. But I think my master's degree helped a lot, giving me the foundation and education.
Going into this role, I can actually look back at my classes and see how they were useful. I don't know if I can say the same for my undergraduate degree, but my master's has definitely been extremely useful in this position. It helps in drawing upon knowledge when thinking about other large health systems.
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