Testimonials
Explore the testimonials below from past fellows in the Administrative Fellowship program.
Lina Maria Alfonso, MHA
- Administrative Fellow, Department of Medicine FY21
- Assistant Director, Business Process Operations
"Columbia's Administrative Fellowship not only allows you to learn by participating in various projects and rotations, but also allows you to interact with various leaders across the medical center and join a family of Administrative Fellows that you get to collaborate with and learn from during and post completion of your fellowship. No matter what project or initiative you are working with, you contribute towards helping the medical center achieve excellence in one of its foundational pillars: patient care, medical education, and research."
Madeleine Ngo, MHA
- Administrative Fellow, Department of Dermatology FY22
- Manager, Revenue Cycle, Clinical Reporting & Quality Improvement
"My fellowship with the Department of Dermatology was an incredibly rewarding experience that offered unparalleled opportunities for growth and learning while honing my skills in all areas of healthcare administration. I gained hands-on experience in various aspects of healthcare management, from strategic planning to staff management, working alongside seasoned professionals who mentored me throughout the process. The fellowship not only deepened my understanding of the complexities within a competitive healthcare market but also allowed me to contribute impactful projects that improved patient care, led to better organizational effectiveness, and directly increased my department’s revenue. Overall, it was a transformative journey that solidified my passion for healthcare administration and equipped me with the skills needed to drive meaningful change at CUIMC."
Daniel Dobrin, MHA
- Administrative Fellow, Faculty Practice Organization, Finance FY23
- Patient Experience Specialist, Department of Medicine
"The senior and executive leadership that mentors and oversees the fellowship program consists of some of the most intelligent, hardworking, and personable people that I have met. The community that I built during my fellowship truly allowed me to thrive during and after my fellowship. Fostering connection not only with my co-fellows and the former fellows, but also with senior and executive leadership made Columbia feel like home."
Erika Nannery, MBA, MPH
- Administrative Fellow, Department of Radiation Oncology FY23
- Manager, Practice Operations and Strategy, Department of Radiation Oncology
"Columbia’s fellowship offers learning, impact, and opportunity to set the foundation for a strong career in health care administration. Columbia invests in its fellows with a commitment to extending opportunities for continued growth and contribution within the medical center. I enjoyed the multidisciplinary exposure to all areas of an advanced academic medical center. Leading initiatives that directly impact patient care was the most meaningful part of my fellowship experience."
Harrison Hom, MHA
- Administrative Fellow, Office of the Vice Dean of Administration FY21
- Special Projects/Fellowship Coordinator, Office of the Vice Dean of Administration
"Columbia's outpatient setting is definitely unique to the fellowship program and I see it as a benefit that sets it apart from the rest – the learnings that a complex outpatient medical center bestows upon fellows. Columbia's environment provides some truly unique learning experiences at both a macro and micro level that I think sets this fellowship apart."
