University of Iowa Health Management & Policy

Name: Jure Baloh Hometown: Domzale, Slovenia, EU Undergraduate University / Degree: University of Ljubljana, BS in Management and Organization Graduate University/Degree: University of Missouri, MHA Current Program: University of Iowa, PhD in Health Services Areas of Interest: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, Organizational Theories, Implementation Science Why Iowa? The people at the department. Of course, the reputation and rankings matter, but other programs have that too. What really tipped the scales was my interaction with the people when I came for a visit. I knew this place would be a good fit for me. Why Healthcare? I find healthcare both challenging and meaningful. Its complexity and the range of intriguing issues keep my mind engaged. But there is something for the heart too – health and healthcare undeniably make a difference in people’s lives, which keeps me going. In kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up? Bricklayer/cons...

Name:  Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA Title(s) and Position(s): Chief Medical Information Officer, University of Iowa Health Care Clinical Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Health Care How long have you been teaching at Iowa?  One year Graduate training: MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine MPH, University of Rochester School of Medicine MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Classes you teach:  Health Information Systems Why Iowa?  I believed that in Iowa I could be part of an effort to transform medicine not only for the people living in Iowa City, but for the population of the entire state of Iowa. UIHC is the only academic medical center in the state. Our patients come from across Iowa and beyond. Unlike many other healthcare markets where the financial model is to grow through acquisition, the Iowa way is to build collaborations and partnerships. We want to support local healthcare organization to do...

By: Kim Ogden After a long week of ice breakers, department introductions, and campus tutorials, the HMP students spent their final day of orientation giving back to the community and dominating the kick ball fields. Friday morning, first-year College of Public Health students divided into groups and went to volunteer in the community. From helping to host an event for the Salvation Army, to gardening for Field to Family, to cleaning the facilities for the Iowa City Free Clinic, it really seemed like there wasn’t a part of Iowa City that we didn’t help. I was a part of the Habitat for Humanity volunteer group, where we were helping to build a house for a local family. I was amazed by my peers and their desire to help, despite the fact we truly had no idea what we were doing. It was this activity that showed me what a kind-hearted and dedicated group of people I was associating myself with, and I could not have been more proud. After a quick break for lunch, most of the first years ...

Name: Ryan Callahan Hometown: Beaver Dam, WI Undergrad Degree: B.S. Human Physiology & Certificate in Writing from the University of Iowa. Current Program: MHA and MS in Policy Area of Interest: Consulting Why Iowa? I chose Iowa because they were one of the only programs that offered a dual degree, pairing the MHA with the MPH or MS in Policy. Iowa's College of Public Health building is also incredibly nice. I also did my undergrad at Iowa and am very fond of Iowa City and am extremely happy to finish my formal education as a Hawkeye. In kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up?  When I was in kindergarten I planned to join the army and be a soldier.  What would we be surprised to know about you?   I have auditioned for both American Idol and Survivor. Not because I like those shows or have the talent for them, I just happened to have the opportunity to do so and thought I might as well go for it. I did not m...

Name: Zoe Ribar Hometown: Columbus, OH Undergraduate University / Degree: B.S Human Physiology Graduate University/Degree: University of Iowa Current Program:   MHA Why Iowa? During my undergrad,  I fell in love with the people, campus, and culture of Iowa City. I thought that if I had the  opportunity  to spend two more years here, why not? Why Healthcare?   While I was never sure exactly where, I was always sure I wanted to be in a hospital setting. It took me longer than I expected to figure out I wasn't passionate about biology, and that the administrative route of healthcare was much more exciting to me.  In kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up?   A professional athlete! What would we be surprised to know about you?  I've never pulled an all-nighter! (I like sleeping  too much)

Name:  Betsy Winter Position:  Director, Student Services and Academic Program Support, Department of Health Management and Policy How long have you been at Iowa?  I’ve been at Iowa a non-consecutive total of 4 years and in HMP for just over 2 years. Education :  M. Ed in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA; BA in music, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. And working toward a PhD in Higher Education Student Affairs here at Iowa! B est part of your job:  No two days are exactly the same! There’s always something going on around here. ·     What would we be surprised to know about you?  I really love baseball. I love everything about it. – the sounds, the stats, the strategy, the history. But I don’t like the DH. ·     If you could have a super power, what would it be?  Teleportation. How great would that be?!

Section Administrator - University of Chicago, Pediatrics Administration About the Unit: The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is comprised of 183 full­-time faculty and other academics and more than 180 staff. We strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician­ scientists. Professional and investigati...