Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group announced its 2021-2022 Workforce Development Cohort. The initiative introduces post-undergraduate level students to the healthcare industry through two separate tracks—administrative and pre-clinical.
Participants selected for the pre-clinical track are seeking their pre-med degree, nurse practitioner certification, or their physician assistant’s certification. The administrative track is for those currently enrolled in an MBA or MHA program.
The one-year program will introduce participants to the inner workings of a healthcare system as they work directly in the physician group clinics, and perform tasks such as working at the front desk, shadowing a provider, assisting the practice manager with regular clinic duties, and more. Additionally, the cohort will participate in an enrichment series for monthly education on the major fields within a healthcare system, including business operations, primary care services, ancillary support, and surgery services. Each participant will also be paired with a mentor to further guide their career in the healthcare field.
“Our top priority is providing our patients with high-quality care, and we believe that begins by training the next generation of healthcare providers and administrators,” said LaDonna Williams, chief operating officer of the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group. “We welcome these individuals to our team, and strive to provide them with educational experiences, strong mentorship, and further professional healthcare development to help them grow into the next leaders within our organization.”
Participants of the inaugural cohort include the following people:
Nikhilesh Alahari, pre-clinical
Sarah Becnel, pre-clinical
Brennan Dupiere, administrative
Madeline Ford, administrative
Elisa Hood, pre-clinical
Gabrielle Jolivette, pre-clinical
Camille Landry, pre-clinical
Hailey Landry, administrative
Zarah Naieni, pre-clinical
Lillian Rigamer, pre-clinical
Applications for the next cohort will open in June 2022.