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I sought a degree program that was engaging and flexible, and the CUNY SPS admission process was seamless. I also received a personal call from one of the program’s faculty members to help me with my career decision. This assured me that CUNY SPS was the place I wanted to be to complete my undergraduate degree.
I was drawn to the [Health Information Management] program because it comprised several professional areas that I enjoy, such as management, healthcare and information technology. Plus, the flexibility of an online program was the best fit for me.
The online classroom was more interactive than I expected. We had to complete group projects and research, similar to a traditional classroom. The professors were very experienced and some are still working in the field. This made learning and our weekly discussions on current health events interesting and engaging.
For our final year project, we were required to interview an individual working in the Health Information Management field and write a report. This project helped me create connections, as well as gain useful insights and tips from a professional in the field.
The most important thing I learned at CUNY SPS is that only you can create your own limit. If you keep pushing past the best you think you can do, you will always realize that you can achieve more. At one point I was taking six classes, working full time as a medical office manager, and being a mother to a 4 year old. It was not easy, but I had a great advisor and supportive professors.
I have worked in healthcare for the past 10 years, but always wanted to do more and see things at a higher and more technical level. CUNY SPS provided me the opportunity to broaden my scope in the field. This has helped me be more versatile in my career. My CUNY SPS experience is still helping to shape my career path today.
Being able to contribute to overall improvement and delivery of quality patient care.
I hope to complete my Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health Information Management. I also wish to continue the path of becoming a director of health information management for a major health organization.