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B.S. in neuroscience; M.H.A., Suffolk University; M.S. in biomedical science, Tufts University School of Medicine; M.D., St. Martinus University, Faculty of Medicine<\/p>\n
Senior vice president, Department of Otolaryngology\u2014Head and Neck Surgery, Mass Eye and Ear (member hospital of Mass General Brigham)<\/p>\n
Joining St. Anthony Hall. It\u2019s truly a special place. My time there provided an incredibly memorable experience and lifelong friends.<\/p>\n
In my role as senior vice president, I have both department and hospital responsibilities. In partnership with both the chair of otolaryngology and hospital president, I lead all business and administrative operations in clinical care, biomedical research, and education for the Department of Otolaryngology\u2014Head and Neck Surgery. I\u2019m also a member of the hospital\u2019s Executive Leadership Council, charged with setting hospital-wide strategies, goals, and policies.<\/p>\n
I have always known I wanted a role in health care, but it wasn\u2019t until I began the journey that I could better understand more specifically what position I wanted to pursue.\u00a0 I started my career in health care as an administrator working in different clinical settings and specialties before deciding to go to medical school. After medical school, I realized I missed the \u201cbusiness\u201d of health care, and I returned to the operations side. I assumed more responsibility with each successive role, ultimately landing my current job as senior vice president.<\/p>\n
I love the operations side of health care because I have the opportunity to influence every aspect of the patient experience and improve it. From the moment a patient calls to schedule an appointment to when they walk out of the hospital\u2019s door after receiving cutting-edge treatment, I want their entire journey to be seamless.<\/p>\n
I very much appreciate the opportunity to support the delivery of world-class care. I work alongside the brightest, most talented, and dedicated group of individuals at one of the world\u2019s best hospitals. The work environment is full of variability and unpredictability, so I thoroughly enjoy that no two days are ever the same. I also really like that a large part of my work involves problem-solving and big-picture strategy.<\/p>\n
Like most of the health care industry, I see the three biggest challenges right now to be in workforce availability, health care access, and disparities. There is a growing physician shortage, especially in primary care, neurology, and psychiatry. The trend is the same in nursing. Estimates put the number of uninsured in the United States somewhere between 10 and 15 percent. These individuals are less likely to utilize health care services including preventative screenings for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. In addition, there are barriers that limit or prevent access to health care services beyond insurance. Social determinants such as race, socioeconomic status, education, and geographic location all impact health.<\/p>\n
David Winer. I met Dr. Winer when I was a student in his \u201cPsychology 101\u201d class. I wasn\u2019t the strongest student in the class, but he took a personal interest in me and really wanted me to succeed not only in his class but also throughout my academic career at Trinity.<\/p>\n
Playing intramural basketball was a lot of fun. I\u2019m very competitive, so having the opportunity to play in an organized league with minimal commitment was great. I also was a residential coordinator and enjoyed serving as a liaison between the residents of Ogilby and the College administration.<\/p>\n
There are endless ways to pursue a career in medicine: being part of a clinical care team, medical education, biomedical research, and, of course, hospital operations, to name a few. Find opportunities to learn more; internships are a great example. Network as much as you can and reach out to alumni in roles like mine to better understand their journey. Trinity graduates are doing a lot of impressive things\u2014ask for their help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DEGREES B.S. in neuroscience; M.H.A., Suffolk University; M.S. in biomedical science, Tufts University School of Medicine; M.D., St. Martinus University, Faculty of Medicine JOB TITLE Senior vice president, Department of Otolaryngology\u2014Head and Neck Surgery, Mass Eye and Ear (member hospital of Mass General Brigham) FAVORITE TRINITY MEMORY Joining St. Anthony Hall. It\u2019s truly a special […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":139,"featured_media":0,"parent":1697,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2483","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n