The CAHME/Dr. Dolores Clement Fellow of the Year Award

The CAHME/Dr. Dolores Clement Fellow of the Year Award recognizes a fellow that is nominated by other site visitors and programs visited, has a history of service as a fellow, for helping programs to succeed, and demonstrates a commitment to advance the quality of healthcare management education.

Eligibility

  • An active Fellow or Certified Fellow 
  • Nominated by either:
    1.  Site Visitors who attended a site visit within the past fiscal year
    2. Program Directors who had a site visit within the past fiscal year

Award Includes

  • One-time financial award
  • One additional site visit credit toward their lifetime total
  • Physical award to commemorate their achievement
  • Recognition on CAHME’s website and social media

2025 Award Recipient

Steven J. Szydlowski, DHA
Chair of the Department of Health Administration and Human Resources
Scranton University

2024 Award Recipient

Serving as a CAHME Fellow is an exceptionally enriching journey, far surpassing my expectations. The opportunity to engage with such distinguished CAHME accredited programs is an absolute privilege. I am inspired by the unwavering commitment to excellence demonstrated by program administrators, faculty, staff, and, most importantly, the students. Their passion for healthcare leadership is contagious, and their dedication to shaping the future of the field is commendable. Through these interactions, I am gaining invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of healthcare management education, fostering a deeper appreciation for the transformative impact these programs have on the healthcare industry. This experience has not only broadened my horizons but also provided a platform to contribute to the advancement of healthcare education.

Cherise Bridgwater, MBA, CHFP, FACHE

Director, Accreditation and Operations, Baylor University | Robbins Institute for Health Policy and Leadership

For More Information:

Melissa Sanseverino, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
301-298-1820 ext. 3
msanseverino@cahme.org