The UCHealth Administrative Fellowship: Ben Akoa

Exploring the UCHealth Administrative Fellowship with Ben Akoa In this episode, Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Ben Akoa, an administrative fellow at UCHealth in Denver, Colorado. Ben shares his diverse background, from growing up in Maine and Ohio to his journey in public health and healthcare administration. He highlights the importance of working in community health, the unique opportunities at UCHealth, and his experience at notable institutions like Cleveland Clinic. Ben also discusses the benefits of interdisciplinary learning, the value of fellowship programs, and his involvement in the development of a new fellowship structure at UCHealth. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:51 Ben's Background and Early Career 02:38 Choosing Cornell for MHA 06:15 Internship at Cleveland Clinic 12:45 Fellowship Experience at UCHealth 20:48 Future Aspirations and Reflections 23:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts