Trinity University HCAD Herald

For this week's Student Spotlight we're interviewing Austin Gailey! As you'll see while reading his interview, Austin is an insightful and eloquent writer and we are so lucky to have him in the program! Here's his interview! Undergraduate University: The University of Oklahoma Undergrad Major: Biology What made you interested in healthcare administration? -        It is no secret that the U.S. healthcare system is largely segmented, non-transparent, and for many, care provision is prohibitively expensive. I have always found joy in improving the lives of others, and motivation in being confronted with great challenges – a career in healthcare administration affords me both. As Theodore Roosevelt once said: “Far and away the best prize life has to offer is working hard at work worth doing.” To me, there is no work more worth doing than improving the health and well-being of others. What made you decide to apply to Trinity? -   ...

For this week's Student Spotlight, we're interviewing Andi Fernandez! Andi is Preceptors Conference Co-Chair for the Class of 2020 as well as the class' resident baker and dog mom to her adorable golden doodle Bentley. You can always count on Andi for optimism and positivity. We're so lucky to have her in the program, here's her interview! Undergraduate University: Baylor University Undergrad Major: Bachelor of Science in Biology What made you interested in healthcare administration?  I always wanted to be involved in healthcare and thought the only way to do that was by going to medical school and becoming a doctor. It wasn’t until my junior year of college when I was pursuing a minor in business administration and involved in various leadership positions that I began to see a different path for myself.  These experiences led me to realize I loved the business side of healthcare. What made you decide to apply to Trinity?  After researching pr...

For this week's Student Spotlight, we're interviewing Rachel Sloan! Rachel is the PR Chair for the HCAD Class of 2020 but more importantly she's genuine and caring. Rachel is the friend you want to call on a bad day because you know she'll make you feel better. We're so lucky to have her in the program and without further ado, here's her interview! Undergraduate University: Texas A&M University         Undergrad Major: Business with minors in Public Health and Communications What made you interested in healthcare administration? I've always been interested in healthcare. Throughout my time in college, I explored different educational opportunities to find where I would best fit in the field of health care. I soon discovered the field of health care administration through my health and business courses. To gain more experience and knowledge in the field, I started an administrative internship at a skilled nursing facility. Throu...

For our Student Spotlight this week, we're interviewing Tanner Holt, a member of the Class of 2020. We're so lucky to have Tanner in the program and without further ado, here's his interview! Undergraduate University: Brigham Young University-Idaho Undergrad Major: Healthcare Administration What made you interested in healthcare administration? I was always interested in doing something in healthcare.   Initially, I thought I wanted to become a dentist because my dad is a dentist.   I quickly scratched that idea after begrudgingly pushing myself through multiple biology classes and labs.   However, I was still interested in healthcare and had recently developed a small interest in business.   Naturally, healthcare administration was a fit.   I loved the idea of having the opportunity to affect and improve patient outcomes through the business side of healthcare. What made you decide to apply to Trinity? I applied to Trinity for multiple re...