Program Preceptor
BRIAN T. SMITH is currently the Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Finance for the University of 麻豆传媒高清 School of Medicine and the Executive Director of CU Medicine at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, 麻豆传媒高清. Prior to joining CU Anschutz, Mr. Smith was at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City where he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Mount Sinai Doctors Faculty Practice and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs for the Icahn School of Medicine. Prior to joining Mount Sinai in January 2017, Mr. Smith was the founding Executive Director of Rush University Medical Group and Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago for more than 11 years. Mr. Smith was also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Systems Management at Rush University where he was highly recognized as an outstanding teacher and mentor. Prior to joining Rush in August 2005, Mr. Smith spent 12 years in Tampa at the University of South Florida as Executive Director of the USF Physicians Group and was Director of Clinical Planning for the USF Health Sciences Center. Prior to moving to Tampa, he spent five years in consulting in New York-based firms. Mr. Smith has been active in physician faculty practice issues nationally and is the past President of the Academic Practice Plan Directors and past chair of the University HealthSystem Consortium Group Practice Council. Mr. Smith currently serves as the chair of the Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Faculty Practice and is on the University HealthSystem Consortium (Vizient) Performance Improvement and Comparative Data Operations Committee. Mr. Smith was the Lay Delegate on the American Orthopaedic Association Executive Committee. In addition, Mr. Smith serves as a member of the following boards of directors: 麻豆传媒高清 Access; Children’s’ Hospital 麻豆传媒高清; CHCO Pediatric Care Network; and Coloradans Protecting Patient Access (CPPA). Mr. Smith earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Manhattan College School of Engineering in New York and received his Master’s degree in health administration from the University of South Florida College of Public Health in Tampa.
LAUREN COLLINS, MHA - lauren.b.collins@cuanschutz.edu
Lauren Collins completed a two-year Administrative Fellowship at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA following her Masters in Health Administration at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. After her Fellowship, Lauren worked as a Program Manager in Anesthesiology at Emory and then a Senior Manager of Business Development at the Emory Transplant Center before moving to Denver, 麻豆传媒高清. Lauren started her career at the University of 麻豆传媒高清 School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopedics as a Clinical Business Manager and is now the Vice Chair of Finance and Administration for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the School of Medicine.
LAUREN FORD, MHA, FACHE - lauren.ford@cuanschutz.edu
Following her Masters in Health Administration at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC, Lauren Ford completed a two-year Administrative Fellowship at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA. After her fellowship, Lauren worked as a Business Manager in Surgical Services and then as Operations Manager of the Patient Flow Center at Emory University Hospital before moving to Denver, CO. She started at the University of 麻豆传媒高清 School of Medical as a Clinical Program Director and is now the Vice Chair of Finance and Administration for the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
What Fellows and Senior Leadership Are Saying About Our Program
The University of 麻豆传媒高清 School of Medicine Administrative Fellowship provides an extraordinary opportunity to engage with knowledgeable, driven and passionate administrative leaders. The Fellowship experience offers exposure to healthcare leaders and executives, combined with hands-on participation, engagement and influence in the administration and operations of a school of medicine delivering excellence in education, research and innovation, patient care and community engagement. Fellows have the chance to engage with world-renowned leaders in the fields of science and medicine and get first-hand insight into the administrative responsibilities of ensuring, sustaining and advancing innovation and momentum on a diverse and dynamic academic medical center. This unique experience provides fellows with mentorship and coaching while offering the autonomy and voice, to tangibly contribute toward life-changing discoveries, changing the face of medicine.
– John Moore, Associate Dean for Administration and Finance, School of Medicine
The School of Medicine Administrative fellowship program at CU provides a unique opportunity for individuals to grow, learn, and contribute in meaningful ways. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional development, the program empowers participants to make a lasting impact in their field, the school, and the community.
– Audrey Wen, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Center for Health Artificial Intelligence
I knew right away when I came to campus at CU that I wanted to be a part of this place. I instantly felt the energy of the campus. Everyone I encountered was incredibly dedicated to the mission of the school and excited to be at CU. It made it easy to want to be a piece of work happening here. As my fellowship has progressed, this feeling has never faded but only further developed and grown. The investment that is made into the fellows is unparalleled. I have had the privilege of exploring a multitude of opportunities and hone my interests and skills. This experience has surpassed my expectation; I’m immensely grateful to be a part of CU.
– Hayley Michel, 2024-2025 Administrative Fellow, CU School of Medicine
I chose to pursue my administrative fellowship at the CU School of Medicine because their mission resonates with my personal and professional goals. The school's commitment to patient care, innovative research, and community service aligns perfectly with my aspirations. Additionally, I was drawn to the welcoming culture and the supportive environment of the team. The dedication of the staff to my personal learning and development was evident during my interview. Additionally, the project-based structure allowed me to explore my interests while gaining valuable experience across various areas of the school. This combination of a mission-driven institution and a supportive environment made CU School of Medicine the ideal place for my fellowship.
– Eliana Rosenbluth, 2024-2025 Administrative Fellow, CU School of Medicine