In this episode, Lauren talks with second year MHA students Hayden Malven and Gracie Petersen about their summer internships and the lessons they carried forward from those experiences. Hayden spent her summer working in finance and service line strategy at University of Iowa Health Care, while Gracie completed an operations internship at UNC Children’s in North Carolina. They share how they chose their placements, what surprised them once they arrived, and how stepping into real health systems helped them connect classroom theory with day to day leadership challenges.
The conversation covers everything from navigating uncertainty on large projects to discovering leadership styles they admire and hope to emulate. Hayden reflects on gaining confidence through early trust from her preceptor and finding meaning in work she never expected to enjoy. Gracie describes the value of being welcomed into a leadership culture that views interns as contributors and how intentional mentorship shaped her understanding of effective operations. Together, they offer thoughtful advice to first year students preparing for their own searches and a grounded look at how internships help future healthcare leaders grow.
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-inside-the-mha-summer-internship-experience/
Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu
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In this episode, Lauren talks with second year MHA students Hayden Malven and Gracie Petersen about their summer internships and the lessons they carried forward from those experiences. Hayden spent her summer working in finance and service line strategy at University of Iowa Health Care, while Gracie completed an operations internship at UNC Children’s in North Carolina. They share how they chose their placements, what surprised them once they arrived, and how stepping into real health systems helped them connect classroom theory with day to day leadership challenges.
The conversation covers everything from navigating uncertainty on large projects to discovering leadership styles they admire and hope to emulate. Hayden reflects on gaining confidence through early trust from her preceptor and finding meaning in work she never expected to enjoy. Gracie describes the value of being welcomed into a leadership culture that views interns as contributors and how intentional mentorship shaped her understanding of effective operations. Together, they offer thoughtful advice to first year students preparing for their own searches and a grounded look at how internships help future healthcare leaders grow.
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-inside-the-mha-summer-internship-experience/
Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu
You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.
#publichealth #healthmanagement #healthadministration #MHA #internships #leadership #mentorship #continuingeducation #graduatedegree
The Science of Measles: What Makes It So Contagious
University of Iowa College of Public Health
27 minutes 9 seconds
1 month ago
The Science of Measles: What Makes It So Contagious
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, but why?
In this episode of Plugged In to Public Health, host Maxwell Hanson talks with Dr. Patrick Sinn, a pediatric pulmonologist and researcher at the University of Iowa, whose work has reshaped how scientists understand measles transmission. Dr. Sinn’s lab made a surprising discovery that challenged decades of assumptions about how the virus infects airway cells, revealing new insights into why measles spreads so efficiently.
Together, they explore what makes measles different from other respiratory viruses, how vaccine hesitancy has fueled recent outbreaks, and why effective communication remains a cornerstone of public health. Dr. Sinn also shares how moments of unexpected results in research can lead to major scientific breakthroughs.
A transcript of this episode will be available here soon.
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#publichealth #contagions #contagiousdiseases #pediatrics #vaccines #pediatrician #healthcare #pulmonology #community #personalchoice #evidence #research
University of Iowa College of Public Health
In this episode, Lauren talks with second year MHA students Hayden Malven and Gracie Petersen about their summer internships and the lessons they carried forward from those experiences. Hayden spent her summer working in finance and service line strategy at University of Iowa Health Care, while Gracie completed an operations internship at UNC Children’s in North Carolina. They share how they chose their placements, what surprised them once they arrived, and how stepping into real health systems helped them connect classroom theory with day to day leadership challenges.
The conversation covers everything from navigating uncertainty on large projects to discovering leadership styles they admire and hope to emulate. Hayden reflects on gaining confidence through early trust from her preceptor and finding meaning in work she never expected to enjoy. Gracie describes the value of being welcomed into a leadership culture that views interns as contributors and how intentional mentorship shaped her understanding of effective operations. Together, they offer thoughtful advice to first year students preparing for their own searches and a grounded look at how internships help future healthcare leaders grow.
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-inside-the-mha-summer-internship-experience/
Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu
You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.
#publichealth #healthmanagement #healthadministration #MHA #internships #leadership #mentorship #continuingeducation #graduatedegree
