In this episode, Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Emma Creech, a first-year administrative fellow at Duke University Hospital. Emma shares her background, starting from her roots in North Carolina and her education in public health at ECU, to her pivot from nursing to public health. She discusses her decision to pursue an MHA at VCU and her extensive experiences during her fellowship at Duke University Hospital. Emma delves into the diverse roles she's explored within the hospital, including unexpected experiences like making coffee at Starbucks, and emphasizes the importance of understanding personal motivations and passions in building a successful career in healthcare administration.