From the Luminis Health Fellowship to life at Northwell: Insights from Alisa Raju

17/01/2025 22 min

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode, Vrushangi Shah interviews Alisa Raju MHA for the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy's fellowship review podcast. Alisa discusses her educational journey from the University of Albany to Stony Brook for her MHA. She shares her experiences at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Luminis Health, emphasizing the value of administrative fellowships. Alisa highlights the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, leveraging transferable skills, and the significance of mentorship in her career. Currently, she works as a project manager at Northwell Health's Cohen's Children's Hospital. This conversation provides valuable insights and advice for early careerists and fellowship applicants.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:41 Educational Journey and Career Shift
03:09 Early Career Experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering
04:50 Pursuing a Fellowship: Challenges and Success
10:42 Fellowship Experience at Luminous Health
16:34 Current Role and Projects at Northwell Health
18:52 Advice for Aspiring Fellows
22:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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