Second-Year Fellows
Desirae Bartos
Undergraduate: Washington University in Saint Louis, 2022
Graduate Degree and Program: MPH, Washington University in Saint Louis, 2023
Why did you pursue a fellowship? I chose to purse an administrative fellowship to further develop my understanding of healthcare and health system operations. F&MCW exposes fellows to opportunities across all system departments allowing for a truly robust and diverse experience. The fellowship program has offered me a great introduction into the world of healthcare while continuing to prioritize learning, mentorship, and growth, which is ultimately what drew me to the F&MCW program.
E-Mail: [email protected]
First-Year Fellows
Blake Belgeri
Undergraduate: Michigan State University, 2018
Graduate Degree and Program: Grand Valley State University, MHA concentration in Finance 2022
Why did you pursue a fellowship? I worked in the Public Behavioral Health industry in the State of Michigan, for a community-based organization and payor of behavioral health services for 3 years as a healthcare finance data analyst. All my work was centered around finances, it did not focus on the patients that received services through our network and the daily operations required to provide services. I chose to pursue this fellowship to enhance my ability to understand all aspects around delivering high quality patient care, to be the most well-rounded administrator that I can become. Since this fellowship is a 2-year program, it gives me even more opportunities than most fellowships to learn from leaders at Froedtert and more exposure to individuals in our network to find an opportunity that is right for my development.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Christine Do
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN, 2020
Graduate Degree and Program: MHA, School of Public Health at University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN, 2024
Why did you pursue a fellowship? In general, an administrative fellowship alone provides invaluable opportunities and real-life exposure to the healthcare system, healthcare professionals, and patients. At F&MCW in particular, the possibilities are endless for getting involved in any of the specialties and services that are available to patients. Additionally, it's clear that I have no shortage of access to senior leaders across both institutions. Everybody I have met so far has wanted me to thrive both personally and professionally, especially all of the former fellows and executive sponsors that I have connected with. F&MCW truly cares about providing the fellows a comprehensive, unique, and tailored experience that helps foster growth and relationships that will last for my entire career.
E-Mail: [email protected]