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Celerina Cornett

After 24 years in the United States Navy leading a number of large teams throughout her military career, Celerina Corbett found herself feeling reflective about the concept of leadership and continuing her education: “I am passionate about continuous learning and believe that the transfer of knowledge is an ongoing process. I feel that I had the skills and experience in leadership prior to attending the Leadership of Healthcare Organizations (LHCO) program, but now I feel that I have a deeper understanding of leadership and I look forward to using these newly obtained skills to ‘add value’ to those I work with.”

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

“I am a retired Naval Officer. I served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years and was in the Medical Service Corps as a Healthcare Administrator for the last 14 years of my service. I enjoy living in San Diego County, I especially love the coastal atmosphere.

In my free time you can find me hiking the many beautiful trails, catching some sun at the beach or camping in the outdoors. “

Why did you decide to study at UC San Diego? 

“I chose UC San Diego because I knew I would be exposed to professors and seminars from UC San Diego Health and would gain an understanding on community health issues, healthcare finance systems and groundbreaking research.”

What stands out about the Leadership in Healthcare Organization Masters in Advanced Studies program for you?

“The small cohort class size is the highlight of the entire program. Being able to have intimate conversations with your peers and professors enhances the learning experience. I was also involved in many group projects where I was exposed to real world healthcare problems and was able to work on teams to identify solutions.”

What do you personally find exciting, interesting, important or surprising about the field you work in?

“I personally enjoy working in the healthcare field because it is a dynamic field that is constantly changing and there are many opportunities for improvement which will ultimately improve the quality of healthcare and those we serve. “

Are there any “tricks of the trade” that aspiring healthcare leaders should know?

“I started my healthcare career on the frontline, therefore, I listen to the ideas and issues of those on the frontline. There are so many talented individuals working towards the mission of the organization. They usually are the best ones to offer solutions on improving inefficient systems and identifying the root problems.”  

How has your experience at UC San Diego helped your career?

“The programs offered at UC San Diego have provided the necessary knowledge for someone like myself, who is making the transition from the military to the private sector.”

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Todd Gilmer, PhD

Program Director, Professor, Chief, Division of Health Policy, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, UC San Diego School of Medicine

Todd Gilmer, PhD is Professor of Health Economics and Chief of the Division of Health Policy in the department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. His research has focused on health insurance and risk adjustment with an emphasis on Medicaid, the implementation of recovery-oriented models of mental health services, and the cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve the quality of diabetes care. Todd is also the Director of The Leadership of Healthcare Organizations MAS degree program.

Robert Kaplan, PhD

Program Associate Director, Professor of Practice, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, UC San Diego School of Medicine Partner, The Torrey Pines Health Group

Robert H. Kaplan, PhD is the Associate Program Director of the MAS in The Leadership of Healthcare Organizations and Professor of Practice in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the School of Medicine, UC San Diego. Dr. Kaplan is a founder and partner with The Torrey Pines Health Group, Inc. that provides consulting to health care organizations, including strategic planning, network development and post-acute care analysis and management services. He is also founder of SeniorMetrix, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee which is a decision support modeling system for management of post-acute care patients.

Prior to his current duties, Dr. Kaplan served as Senior VP for TriWest Healthcare Alliance leading their internal consulting firm, the Health Plan Design and Management (HPDM) division. In this role, he was responsible for producing quarterly reports for military treatment facilities based on the purchased care and MHS data that highlighted the efficiency opportunities with the total MHS Healthcare System. His work directly resulted in stronger relationships with various elements of the Military Health System. Dr. Kaplan earned his Ph.D. and Master of Public Affairs at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, and his Bachelor of Science in Business at the University of Colorado, Boulder.