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Brenton Shrock - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (MHA '27)

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Greetings from Iowa City! My name is Brenton Shrock, and I am the administrative intern at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa Health Care this summer. My preceptor is Rachel Kirchner, Executive Administrator for Oncology Service Line at UIHC. Holden Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and offers high-acuity oncology care. This includes infusion, chemotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, surgical and radiation oncology, and much more! This summer has provided me with the opportunity to learn, observe, and put my skills to the test. During my time, I have been able to participate in leadership and clinical meetings, attend high-level director’s meetings across UIHC, and lead the implementation of new initiatives at Holden.  One of my first projects this summer included working with The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) to curate written portions of the Combat Cancer Technical Assistance program as ...
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Matt Fagan - Foley & Lardner LLP (JD/MHA '27)

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 Hello from Denver, Colorado! This summer, I've had an amazing opportunity to work at Foley & Lardner LLP as a Summer Associate. Foley & Lardner is an AM Law 100 law firm with over 1100 attorneys and 27 offices worldwide.   This summer, I completed over 50 projects. I spent the majority of my time working with the law firm's healthcare group on various transactions and deals. This included performing tasks such as negotiating letters of intent, drafting confidentiality agreements, and performing due diligence. I also provided several answers to regulatory questions, created company formation documents in a variety of states, reviewed and revised various types of contracts, and drafted demand letters.  One of the best parts of my summer associateship has been getting to know the associates and partners who currently work full-time at the firm. Many of these people have gone above and beyond to ensure that I've had a great summer, whether that be by providing m...
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Claire Schaefer - University of Iowa Health Care Adult Inpatient Operations (MHA '27)

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Hi all!  My name is Claire Schaefer, and I am the summer administrative intern with the Chief Medical Office team at the University of Iowa Health Care. My preceptor is Greg Kirkman, Service Line Director of Adult Inpatient Operations. I write this blog as we begin Week 7 of our 10-week internship, which feels crazy—I guess time flies when you are learning so much!  This position has presented me with opportunities to observe and participate in valuable initiatives taking place within UIHC. More specifically, some of my biggest projects this summer have lied within one of UIHC’s six priority areas within our strategic plan: Access. Length of stay is a measurement of access for Iowans and beyond treated here at the U.  Over the past several weeks, I have attended morning throughput huddles across various inpatient units. I audit these conversations to better understand how providers are collaborating to discharge our medically ready patients. At this stage, we are working ...
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Mary Woodward - ChildServe (MHA '27)

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Hello from the Des Moines metro! This summer I’ve had the amazing opportunity to be the  Administrative Intern for ChildServe at the main location in Johnston! ChildServe is the first  and only children’s specialty hospital in Iowa, helping over 6,000 kids with special healthcare  needs a year across five locations live a great life. ChildServe offers complex medical care,  pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. This summer I’ve worked closely with my preceptor Kelly Pearce and 2026 MHA program  graduate, Aidan Cunningham who is the current fellow! One project that Aidan and I have been  working on is the development of ChildServe’ s student opportunities and expansion of  educational programming. This project has involved analyzing our current operating systems,  creating a document repository, identifying new opportunities and creating a standardized  experience for all students who come to Chi...
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Natalie Cargin - University of Iowa Health Care Ambulatory Services (MHA '27)

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Hello friends! My name is Natalie Cargin, and I am currently the administrative intern under Tom Mulrooney at the University of Iowa Health Care’s University Campus (MCU)! Tom is the Chief Administrative Officer of Ambulatory Services throughout the enterprise, covering MCU, MCD, MCNL, IRL, and Community Clinics. Throughout my internship, I have spent a lot of time shadowing Tom, getting a front-row seat to all the amazing work he does for UI Health Care. This has allowed me to meet people from all throughout the organization, from the executive team to frontline staff. I have also had the opportunity to sit in on countless meetings, learning about everything going on in the ambulatory world.  Some of my most valuable experiences have been working on business plans for large capital projects, developing a governance meeting structure for department leadership, and shadowing several clinic managers to learn about day-to-day operations in different settings. I also was able to watch ...
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Brinda Vittal - ECG Management Consultants (MHA '27)

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  Hello from Chicago! My name is Brinda, and this summer I’ve had the opportunity to intern with ECG Management Consultants, a healthcare consulting firm that works with hospitals, health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and physician groups. I’m based in ECG’s Chicago office, where I’m part of the Health Systems Performance team. I work closely with project teams to support financial modeling and data analytics for client engagements. My preceptor, Katie, has been an incredible mentor throughout the summer. She’s helped me build both the technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in consulting, while giving me the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful client work. I’ve contributed to financial models in Excel, developed client-facing documents, and created presentations. One of my primary projects has been an overnight staffing assessment for a health system in Colorado. I analyzed whether the health system’s OB/GYN department had sufficient overnight provider co...
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Margo Maynard - University of Iowa Healthcare - Downtown Campus (MHA '27)

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Hello!  My name is Margo Maynard, and I am a summer administrative intern at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (MCD)! The Downtown Campus is a 234-bed hospital that became part of UIHC on January 31, 2024. MCD serves as a community hospital providing care to individuals and families throughout the Iowa City area.  This summer, I am working under Jennifer Miller, the Chief Administrative Officer here at MCD. I have had the opportunity to spend time with leaders and frontline staff across many departments to better understand the operations of a community hospital and the important role each team plays in delivering high-quality patient care.  I’ve participated in a variety of quality improvement initiatives, including glucose monitor testing and Environment of Care (EOC) rounding. I’ve also assisted with safety and security projects, including work on policy development and updates. In addition, I’m working with the Associate Director of Strategy o...
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