… Center in Boston, where she also precepts nursing students and novice nurses. “For me, this award is not only a personal milestone but also a recognition of the … the country and beyond. I would also like to thank my students for letting me learn with them, and my colleagues who took the time and effort to nominate me for this award.” … Center in Boston, where she also precepts nursing students and novice nurses. “For me, this award is not only a personal milestone but also a recognition of the …

… in him as a student.  “I remember speaking to my family and they reminded me that before I went to Nigeria, I wanted to study healthcare,” he shared. “But I thought ‘No, they don’t want a student like me.’” But his family continued to encourage him. Eventually, he used this as … a PA,” Akinyemi noted. “Learning about the human body has always really excited me, and I knew I was on the right path.” When he was ready to select a PA program, he …

… health center. The turning point came when a nurse practitioner truly listened to me and performed a pelvic exam that no one else had done. Her presence and skill helped me feel seen — and started my healing. That moment sparked my mission to ensure … your takeaways from your IHP nursing degree that stick with you today?  IHP taught me to lead with listening and curiosity. The mentorship I received, especially in …

… with sensitive or life-altering conditions such as colorectal cancer. It reminds me that meaningful care involves addressing both the medical and quality-of-life … relationships with many of my preceptors—some of whom now refer patients to me, which feels like a meaningful full-circle moment in my career. Much of what I … about effective leadership comes from observing the outstanding role models around me, including my faculty, preceptors, and colleagues. Their guidance helped shape not …

… where I find joy in the leadership roles I had, so this process was a new one for me. After some deep reflection and quite a bit of self- assessment, I came up with … academics have. Being with students and colleagues are the best times by far for me as a leader.    Being able to support other people’s success:  As a leader, I find … of the team is the team’s success.    Giving of myself through mentoring:  For me this includes both formal and informal mentoring. Being open and honest and …

… last course, OT/CS889 Dissemination and Implementation Science, because it gave me the language and structure to implement innovation and helped tie together a … start your journey. I was empowered to incorporate a growth mindset that allowed me to find my voice academically, professionally, and personally. Why did you choose … up for an informational session on a whim and spoke with Dr. McKinnon, who showed me that my dream could be a reality. I chose this program because it offered a bridge …

… Clinic, where I oversee business operations and strategy. My role allows me to balance clinical care with business management, ensuring we provide the … this role? My education at IHP was instrumental in shaping my career. It provided me with the critical thinking skills and specialized training necessary for high-quality patient care. Beyond clinical expertise, it also prepared me to navigate the complexities of running a healthcare business, from …

… how it can be applied across health care, it felt like a path that could help me contribute beyond the bedside. I also spoke with Dr. Shuhan He before applying, … focused on connecting patients to voter registration and civic engagement. To me, civic engagement is part of health. It helps people have a voice in decisions … follow trends, make decisions based on that information, and improve care made me more curious and helped me understand how analytics can drive positive changes in …

… a trusted colleague and a champion of the underdog with our student leaders struck me as a major loss. So, with Pat’s consent to revise and extend my introduction, please join me in celebrating Pat and working to learn from her example. Pat Lussier-Duynstee … Pat do?  Personally, I’m holding on to the enormous, gleaming smile that Pat sent me the very first time we met. I was a candidate for the dean role then, and Pat was …

… missing “It was an incredible way to help others and that was always important to me,” he says. “But I also knew that I wanted my work to be more hands-on.”  For … how to talk to anyone about anything,” he says. “A lot of patients end up telling me their life stories and I’m happy to hear them.”  Professor Rachael Salguero, one … a student who has demonstrated significant thoughtfulness for others.  “It hit me at that moment,” he says. “A lot of people trusted me with their stories …