Spotlight on Student: Edgar Gomez

Spotlight on Student: Edgar Gomez -

Spotlight student: Edgar Gomez

July 16, 2014 Emily Newhook

MHA @ GW students come from a wide range of professional backgrounds, but are united by a desire to acquire the leadership skills necessary to improve health care systems in general . Edgar Gomez is an example. Through his work as Regional Account Director at NORCAL Mutual, Gomez has direct knowledge of the rapid changes occurring in the health care field, and he wins a MHA to be at the forefront of change. Read more in the interview below.

Tell us a little about yourself. Why did you decide to earn an MHA degree?

I am in contact with doctors, administrators and the practice of members of the health care community on a daily basis. They all constantly express how they feel uncertain about the future of our health care system as it quickly turns, particularly in relation to the Affordable Care Act. The feeling of uncertainty is not unfounded; Health is an intertwined ecosystem of patients, physicians, health paramedics, administrators of institutions, health care insurance companies, carriers of medical responsibility, legislators and many others healthcare factions - and we are all in this together. It is my responsibility and the opportunity, as a player in this ecosystem, to develop skills that position myself to be a leader in transformational health services. I embarked on this journey by winning my MHA.

Why did you choose MHA @ GW?

I looked at various MHA programs before I decided to pursue my MHA by George Washington University. All the programs I looked into each provided strong curriculum designed for professionals; that "sealed the deal" for me, though, met Dr. Leonard Friedman, director of the program. When I met Dr. Friedman, I instantly knew it was a person I wanted to learn.

what is "sealed the deal" for me was to meet Dr. Leonard Friedman, director of the program. When I met Dr. Friedman, I instantly knew it was a person I wanted to learn.

did you have any reservations about this degree online?

I do have reservations about getting my degree MHA online, but the submerged part of the MHA @ GW program eased those concerns and solidified my decision to choose George Washington University. After completing my first semester, I can say with confidence that the technology online used for MHA @ GW program exceeded my expectations - it is easy to use and facilitates interaction with professors and classmates. It's just like being in the classroom. I feel fortunate to George Washington University extended an invitation for me to join MHA @ GW, and accept the invitation was the best decision I could have made.

What excites you most about the program?

There are three things that fascinate me most about the program: the program of the program is relevant and applicable to the practice (not only theoretical), my learning experience is greatly enhanced by comrades class residing all over the United States, and my teachers really want to share their knowledge and experience in health care with me.

What was your favorite part of your experience at MHA @ GW?

my favorite part of my experience at MHA @ GW was the interaction I have with my classmates.

What do you hope to accomplish on graduation?

after graduation, I try to be a leader in health care that will be at the forefront of change, playing a direct role in guiding the transformation of our ecosystem services health, making relevant, effective and less uncertain.