Exploring Fellowship Paths: Sandy Amorado’s Experience and Insights

22/01/2025 20 min

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Episode Synopsis


Join Vrushangi on the Fellowship Review through the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as she interviews Sandy Amorado, an MPH graduate and associate government consultant at Mercer. Sandy shares her journey from her undergrad and grad school at St. Louis University to her fellowship at Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut. She discusses the unique experience of working with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of the fellowship interview process. Sandy also provides valuable advice for early careerists interested in healthcare fellowships and insights into her current role as an associate government consultant in Minnesota.

00:00 Introduction and Interview Preparation
00:29 Meet Sandy Amorado
01:14 Educational Background and Early Career
02:10 Graduate Administrative Internship Experience
03:56 Applying for Fellowships
06:40 Fellowship Experience at Hartford Healthcare
10:48 Life in Connecticut
12:35 Post-Fellowship Career Path
14:48 Living in Minnesota
16:32 Advice for Fellowship Applicants


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