Michigan Medicine Administrative Fellows (L-R: Chloe Miwa, Loue Aburukba, Ellen Gaves, Trent Garrett, and Shreya Dhananjaya)
As the Center for Interprofessional Education (CIPE) bids farewell to Chloe Miwa, the team expresses deep gratitude for her outstanding contributions and genuine admiration for the impact she’s made over the past two years. Chloe has completed her Michigan Medicine Administrative Fellowship, where she dedicated her second-year immersion to working with the Center. She will soon transition to the next phase of her professional journey as she begins medical school at Duke University, a significant step that reflects her continued commitment to leadership, learning, and service in health care.
From the very beginning of her time with CIPE, Chloe demonstrated that same drive and dedication, bringing a strong commitment to advancing interprofessional teamwork. During her Fellowship, she has helped lead systems transformation efforts, engaged across collaborative initiatives, and represented the Center’s work nationally. Among her most memorable experiences was presenting the Thriving Together project at both HX25 and NAP 2025. “Beyond presenting for the first time at national conferences, both gave me opportunities to connect with colleagues within and outside Michigan Medicine,” said Miwa. “Seeing how our work resonated with others further strengthened my commitment to enhancing interprofessional teamwork for the benefit of our healthcare professionals, patients, and systems.”
Chloe’s involvement with the Systems Transformation Committee stood out as another major milestone, as her efforts helped strengthen partnerships between CIPE and the broader health system. Reflecting on this work, she emphasized the importance of curiosity, empathy, and intentional collaboration, which are values that resonate across all levels of the organization, from executives to frontline teams.
Of course, the real-world challenges of interprofessional practice were not lost on her. Chloe thoughtfully navigated the complexities of siloed care environments, learning firsthand that while these barriers exist, so too does a tremendous opportunity to build bridges. “By making connections and fostering shared goals, we create spaces where interprofessional teamwork thrives, ultimately enhancing our ability to provide exceptional patient care in an increasingly complex system,” said Miwa.
As she prepares for her next chapter in medicine, Chloe carries forward these lessons and values. “The work, culture, and especially the people at the Center are remarkable,” she shared. “They truly embody the principles of interprofessional education and practice through and through. As I move forward in my career, I aspire to create the same environment I had the privilege of being a part of over this past year.”
Matthew Comstock, Executive Director for Administration and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Michigan Medical School, shared his appreciation as well:
“The administrative fellows program has been very successful in helping some of the brightest future minds in health care to gain valuable real-world experience, while they use their considerable talents to advance some of our most-important initiatives, including interprofessional education (IPE). We thank Chloe for the tremendous contributions she has made since arriving at Michigan in 2023, including working in systems transformation and presenting on IPE research across the country. We wish her the very best as she embarks on a career in medicine.”
“Chloe’s passion, insight, and leadership have left a lasting mark on the Center,” said Vani Patterson, Administrative Director of CIPE. “We’re thrilled to watch her continue to thrive in her professional journey at Duke and beyond.”
About the Michigan Medicine Administrative Fellowship
The Michigan Medicine Administrative Fellowship is a two-year program aimed at laying a robust groundwork for individuals aspiring to administrative careers in academic health center management. This fellowship provides the rare opportunity to collaborate with and gain insights from administrative and clinical leaders within a health system that encompasses a highly-ranked medical school, as well as top-tier hospitals and health centers. Learn more by visiting the Michigan Medicine Administrative Fellowship webpage. Michigan Medicine is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2028 cohort through September 8, 2025.