The Baptist Health Administrative fellowship: Sahana Sundaram

Join Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he interviews Sahana Sundaram, a fellow at Baptist Health South Florida and an MHA candidate from George Washington University. Sahana shares her experiences starting from her education in public health at Ohio State University, transitioning into healthcare administration, and navigating her fellowship during the pandemic. She delves into the challenges and insights gained from working in mergers and acquisitions, her decision to pursue an MHA, and her experiences living and working in South Florida. Sahana also discusses the fellowship application process, her work on patient experience and sitter programs, and offers valuable advice for future fellows and MHA candidates. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:57 Early Career and Education 02:57 Transition to Healthcare Administration 04:23 Balancing Work and Graduate School 07:40 Choosing and Applying for Fellowships 13:00 Experience at Baptist Health South Florida 19:47 Living in Fort Lauderdale and Miami 22:49 Advice for Future Fellows and MHA Candidates 25:58 Conclusion and Future Plans