Administrative Fellowship Team

In addition to his role as vice president for Emerson’s physician practice, Craig serves as the director of Emerson’s Administrative Fellowship Program and coordinates the national recruitment, placement, and mentoring of fellows annually. Craig has more than twenty-five years of healthcare administration experience and has held faculty positions at the Boston University School of Public Health as well as at Stonehill College. Craig volunteered for ten years at the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education in a variety of positions, including chair of the Accreditation Council. Additionally, Craig is a past board member for the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Craig is a fellow with ACHE, HFMA and MGMA and remains active in these professional organizations.

Elisabeth Roadcap earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Vermont and graduates from Cornell University with her master’s in health administration degree in May. Elisabeth is passionate about improving care delivery in outpatient settings and enhancing care coordination across primary and specialty care. She looks forward to joining Emerson Practice Associates as an Administrative Fellow and gaining hands-on experience in outpatient practice management, contributing to key administrative initiatives, and developing the leadership skills needed for a career in healthcare administration.

Erika Lizotte (Fellow 2025 – 2026) holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Sacred Heart University.

“The Administrative Fellowship with Emerson Practice Associates was a defining experience that helped shape the foundation of my career in healthcare leadership. It provided an environment where I was encouraged to learn, ask questions, take on meaningful work, and grow alongside exceptional leaders who were invested in my professional development. Throughout the fellowship, I gained experience in physician practice management, operational improvement, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional projects across the organization. The fellowship expanded my perspective, built my confidence, and prepared me to embrace new challenges in healthcare administration.”

Elizabeth Pitchford (Fellow 2024 – 2025) holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (CAHME-Accredited)

“The Administrative Fellowship with Emerson Practice Associates allowed me to work alongside outpatient/ambulatory leadership and contribute to real-time solutions that improved clinic operations. I supported initiatives focused on improving scheduling workflows, reducing patient no-show rates, and enhancing communication between patients and care teams. I also participated in leadership meetings and interviews, which strengthened my understanding of decision-making, teamwork, and change management. This experience expanded my perspective on healthcare management and helped me grow into a more thoughtful and capable healthcare leader.”

Deidre Skerritt (Fellow 2023 – 2024) holds a Master of Health Administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (CAHME-accredited).

“The Administrative Fellowship with Emerson Practice Associates provided me with an excellent physician practice management/ambulatory operations experience. With the support of my preceptor and my colleagues, I developed a strong foundation that I will continue to build upon throughout my career in health administration. In addition to day-to-day practice operations, I gained extensive experience in staff recruitment, revenue cycle management, and patient relations, and I completed several special projects that involved partnering with external organizations. I am excited to continue at Emerson Practice Associates following my fellowship as a Manager in the Primary Care Practices.”

Brendan Hames (Fellow 2022 – 2023) holds a Master of Health Administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (CAHME-accredited).

“The administrative fellowship with Emerson Practice Associates is an excellent opportunity to develop a practice management skillset, in a supportive learning environment, that is essential to a career in healthcare leadership. The unique structure of the fellowship enabled me to experience the various facets of ambulatory care, laying the groundwork for success as a manager shortly after completing the fellowship program. I believe that the continued support I have received beyond the fellowship will enable me to grow as an early-career professional. I stayed at Emerson Health following my fellowship in a manager position.”

Ashley Adams (Fellow 2021 – 2022) holds a Master of Health Administration degree from George Washington University (CAHME-accredited).

“My Administrative Fellowship provided me with the opportunity to put everything that I learned during my MHA program into action. Working alongside the vice president and practice managers at EPA was invaluable and taught me skills that I will utilize throughout my career. As a fellow, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in areas I had never worked in before, such as revenue cycle management and primary care office operations. These experiences gave me the skills needed to be a successful healthcare leader.”

Ed Kim (Fellow 2020 – 2021) holds a Master of Health Administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (CAHME-accredited).

“Serving as a fellow at Emerson Practice Associates provided an excellent opportunity to develop essential skills and experiences for practice management. Working alongside seasoned healthcare leaders on a broad array of challenges, I gained confidence as an early-career professional in healthcare. As a fellow, you have the fluidity to explore different facets of a growing health system while providing impactful contributions to the development of EPA. Following the fellowship, I have found ways to continue contributing to the revenue cycle department by helping to improve revenue cycle quality and efficiency at EPA.”

Mike Tracy (Fellow 2019 – 2020) holds a Master of Health Administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (CAHME-accredited).

“I am confident that my fellowship experience with Emerson Practice Associates has shaped me into an effective healthcare leader, particularly as an early careerist. While the didactic portion of my Master of Health Administration program provided me with a foundational knowledge of healthcare management, Emerson gave me the platform to translate education to practice. The comprehensive experience afforded me the opportunity for hands-on involvement in various departments, including provider engagement, operations, and revenue cycle management, as well as the responsibility of overseeing two outpatient practices. In a period when the consolidation and acquisition of outpatient practices by healthcare systems is occurring at an unprecedented rate, the opportunity to acquire the skill set to manage such locations of care effectively is invaluable. The fellowship with Emerson Practice Associates delivered that chance and more.”