Jimmy Riley, MPH ’24, arrived at the Yale School of Public Health in September 2022 with a background in hospital administration. His time here has been transformative, broadening both his scope and depth of understanding of the complex healthcare landscape. During his time at Yale, he said he has developed a richer understanding of the extensive network of organizations that contribute to the delivery of health care outside of the hospital setting. His management-focused coursework at YSPH and the School of Management helped him develop skills in leadership, process improvement, and change management, while the public health-focused coursework at YSPH helped him develop a nuanced understanding of the structural mechanisms that contribute to health care disparities and poor nationwide health outcomes. After commencement, Riley is moving on to SCA Health as an administrative resident, where he will spend a year training with SCA executives in the ambulatory specialty care space. His ...