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2008 Alley-Sheridan Award Winner It was an honor to be a recipient of the Alley- Sheridan Scholarship to attend the Brandeis University Health Policy and Leadership Program in June, 2008. I have learned that health care is more than what meets the eye in the clinical setting. Clinical skills are just the tip of the iceberg in providing an excellent service. A department/medical center has to develop operational and management skills of its staff as well in order to stand out from the rest. Health economics is another area clinicianleaders must master and keep abreast with the ever-changing landscape. This 1-week course gave an excellent overview of the above. It certainly inspires one to seriously consider taking up a more substantial course such as the MBA in Healthcare. Oon Ooi MB, BCh, BAO, MMed 2007 Alley-Sheridan Award Winner The Health Policy and Leadership Program at Brandeis University was very useful to me personally as well as professionally. The program provided me with the impetus to actively seek areas where I can be involved with the nexus of public policy and clinical surgery. I did, in fact, come away with more questions than answers, but those questions were the sort that have prompted me to search for solutions with the people who are in positions to make some of these changes. When I returned from Brandeis University, I spoke at length with Robert Roswell (previous Undersecretary for VA Affairs who is now a Dean at the University of Oklahoma) and he agreed to utilize me in some of the quality programs that are being considered in the state. I have contacted our state Epidemiologist, Mike Crutcher, and volunteered to assist him in any way that I can with some of the issues surrounding quality in surgical care and he has assured me that there are areas that I can provide some help in. I have also contacted one of our state legislators about how I can help with a second try at Oklahoma State Torts reform— he has also assured me that he will take me up on this offer when they return to session. All of these people were surprised to be contacted by me and seemed to be at something of a loss for what to do with someone who was offering assistance and input without a secondary agenda. I feel that the program was very valuable and I am immensely grateful to the Foundation for the opportunity to go. I would not have been able to afford to go had I had to pay for the entire course. Again, thank you for your support and for making this program available. Very Respectfully, |
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