Alumni Stories
Josh Gilles
Having started my graduate degree journey almost 7 years ago, burnout was a real thing when it came time to refine and present my capstone project. Dr. Nathenson and my capstone committee provided the feedback and support I needed to successfully complete my project! Trust the process, put in the work, and get it done!
Tessa Simpson
American Indian access to preventative healthcare while in an urban setting” focused on the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a newly federally recognized tribe that does not live on a traditional Indian Reservation. My studies in the Allied Health Program have helped equip me with the skills to address the needs of underserved populations and expand access to preventative healthcare, a core focus of my career goals. I am incredibly thankful for the support and guidance I received from my instructors and capstone committee.
Sue Poston
My final capstone project was formed to bring together the knowledge and skills that were methodically taught in the program through experiential learning. With guidance from the program faculty, I learned the proper process and skills to gather previous research, review data, and write the thorough Capstone. The instructional team also encouraged me to submit the research idea to the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) for Abstract publication. My Capstone paper was then accepted to present on a national level in Nashville, Tennessee in September. I will always be thankful for my learning experience and the entire instructional team at OIT in this program
Mindy Peck
Completing my Master’s degree was both challenging and rewarding. The experience pushed me to grow as a leader, strengthen my problem-solving skills, and gain a deeper understanding of how to improve patient care and healthcare operations. It was a demanding journey, but one that truly prepared me for greater responsibility in healthcare leadership.