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The professors and my classmates pushed me to think more strategically and encouraged me to look internally at the employee and teammate I wanted to be. Each week I learned something that I could apply that advanced the practice of HR at my organization — a new process, program, or philosophy that added value right away

I've worked on a number of business concepts before joining [the Academy]. It always felt like some perspective or concept or key insight was missing. I'm getting it now — how exciting it is to feel like you've got this inside information that really unlocks an idea that allows it to breathe and grow. I get that from working with phenomenal people around me every day.

The USC MPH online program allowed me the opportunity to enhance my understanding of how biostatistics can help modulate clinical decision-making and identify its limitations. Since completing my degree during my residency, I was able to publish a case report as a lead author, present several posters at my research fair and am currently working on co-authoring a book chapter on the epidemiology of heart failure as a fellow at New York University. The flexibility and support of this program has provided me with the resources that would not otherwise be available to me in a traditional brick and mortar format.

I have learned approaches to design and the overall culture of design thinking that have had a tremendous impact on many aspects of my life ... whatever problems I face both professionally and creatively, I can approach them with dynamism and confidence.

I love the experience DEN@Viterbi was able to create for me. It made it possible to work full time while pursuing a degree. I was able to gain experience, support my family, pursue my education and successfully start my dream career — all thanks to DEN@Viterbi.