Samantha Napoleon
Senior GME Training Program Administrator
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital
How long have you been a member of AAIM?
a. Officially 3 years!
What is your favorite part of your job?
a. My favorite part of the job is that my work is different every day. I adore the organized chaos my job entails. I truly enjoy helping others and to be a contributing factor of a physician’s early stages in their career to saving lives is amazing. To witness a resident go from their intern year as being shy and timid to a confident, compassionate physician by the time they graduate is truly rewarding.
How has the AAIM membership been of value to you and your career?
a. The AAIM membership have been of value to me and my career in GME by providing access to a network of other program coordinators. The feeling of being a deer in headlights and not knowing what I am doing or experiencing imposter syndrome was put to ease from the connections of other program coordinators who been in my position before. Through AAIM, I’ve found my people. I have been able to connect with a mentor, collaborate with other program coordinators to run a workshop at APDIM and stay updated on industry trends and advancements. I am grateful for the support within the AAIM membership that has helped me excel in my role.
When did you know you wanted to pursue a career in the medical field?
a. I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field when I realized as a senior in high school that people will always be sick. It’s a profession that can’t go out of business. However, I am better equipped to contribute to the industry and improve the lives of others in a behind-the-scenes role rather than hands on with patients.
What or who inspires you and why?
a. I admire people who have a growth mindset, constantly seeking out new knowledge and skills to better themselves and their work. Instead of viewing their job as a monotonous task, they find joy in the process of learning and evolving. Their dedication and passion for the to the GME world is admirable and inspiring.
What advice would you give to those who wish to pursue a career in this industry?
a. Don’t be afraid of not knowing how to do your job, no one knows what they are doing at first, you just figure it out.
What is your favorite book or movie?
a. My favorite movies are A Goofy Movie and Bad Boys II. I also enjoy reading anything by the author Kennedy Ryan.