University of Iowa Health Management & Policy

Name: Claire Fleming Hometown: Iowa City  Undergraduate University / Degree: Iowa State University, BS in Management  Current Program: Master of Health Administration  Areas of Interest: Rehabilitation, Long-term care, Pediatric Oncology  Why Iowa?  I have always enjoyed the idea of attending graduate school at such an amazing school with many opportunities, and being connected to the academic medical school of UIHC is a wonderful attribute.  In kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up? A dance teacher and studio owner. What would we be surprised to know about you? I am allergic to all fruit besides berries :) 

Name:  Keith Mueller  Title(s) and Position(s):  Gerhard Hartman Professor and Department Head   How long you have been teaching at Iowa?   6 years Graduate Training:  PhD from U of Arizona in Political Science Classes you teach:   Seminar in Health Policy, Introduction to US Healthcare System, Introduction to Healthcare Management Research Interests:  Rural Health – access and health system development Current Projects:  Director, RUPRI (Rural Policy Research Institute) Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis – projects include Accountable Care Organizations in rural places, future of rural pharmacies, Medicare Advantage, Health Insurance Market Recent Awards:  University of Iowa Regents Faculty Award Why Iowa?  One of the nations’ premier research universities, highly regarded College of Public Health, strong history of this department, including its nationally ranked...

Name: Carly Correll Undergraduate University/Degree: University of Iowa, B.A. in Health and Human Physiology Current Program: Master of Health Administration  Areas of Interest: Patient Experience, Health System Operations Why Iowa?  Everyone is genuinely nice. I rarely pass someone without saying hello or smiling. I also think the pride alumni take in the University of Iowa speaks for itself.  Why Healthcare? It's fast-paced, always changing, and challenges me to think strategically and in an innovative manner. This, combined with being able to improve patient care, is what motivates me each day.  Favorite Graduate School Experience: My favorite experience has been getting to know my classmates and see how much we've grown in our short time as graduate students.  In kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up? I told my parents I wanted to be a doctor, but I really just wanted to be a professional nap...

Name:   Nabil Natafgi Hometown:   Beirut, Lebanon Undergraduate University / Degree:   American University of Beirut / BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences Graduate University/Degree:  American University of Beirut / MPH in Health Management and Policy Current Program:   PhD in Health Services and Policy Areas of Interest:   Quality of care and patient safety; Performance measurement and reporting; Telehealth effectiveness and evaluation; Health services outcomes and evaluation Why Iowa?   A good program for health services research / funding / recommended by alumni of the program who are doing great in their career Why Healthcare?  A very complex system with so many entwined challenges and opportunities for improvement Favorite Graduate School Experience?  "When Patience and Jure entered my office" - Jure Baloh (September 9, 2016) P.S. Jure was next to me while I was answering these questions! In ki...

Name:  Kim Ogden Hometown:  Bettendorf, Iowa Undergraduate University/Degree:  B.B.A in Business Management and B.A. in Psychology from the University of Iowa Current Program:  Master of Health Administration Areas of Interest:  Currently, I do not have any specific areas of interest, although I cannot wait to find mine over the next two years! Why Iowa?  During my time as an undergrad at Iowa, I had opportunities to grow inside and outside the classroom in ways I never imagined. I wanted to continue to receive that top notch education while pursuing my graduate degree. Why Healthcare?  Growing up, I experienced the healthcare system through my own injuries and illnesses, as well as those of my family members. There were countless times where I was unimpressed by the lack of timeliness and care quality, and I saw the way it could affect a patient's well being. These experiences put a fire in me to improve the healthcare ...

Name: Khusbu Patel Hometown: Algona, IA  Undergraduate University / Degree:  University of Northern Iowa, BA Biology Current Program: Masters of Health  Administration   Areas of Interest: Working in a children's hospital or mental health facility  Why Iowa?  Why not?  :)   There are just so many great things to say!     In kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up?  Barney What would we be surprised to know about you?  I've spoken on the phone with Tim Allen. (I was hoping to talk to Beyonce...but it just wasn't meant to be.)                                       

Name:   Joe Kim Hometown:   Wilmette, IL Undergraduate University / Degree:   Pre-Med & Music Current Program:  MHA Areas of Interest:   Individuals with special needs, end-of-life care Why Iowa?   I came here for my undergraduate degree and couldn't find a reason to leave. The people, culture, and environment are top of the line. The kind, generous, and hardworking mentality of Iowans are contagious.  Why Healthcare?  I've always had an interest in medicine. Through two organizational leadership opportunities in undergrad, Founder & President of the University of Iowa Special Olympics Organization and Founding Father of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, I realized that the best way I can be utilized is through health administration. In the end, what's most important to me in my work is that I have the chance to help people.    Favorite Graduate School Experience?  Holiday ...