Program Leadership

Marcus Paschall, JD, MBA

Preceptor

Marcus Paschall, JD, MBA, is the Vice President of Operations for University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. In this role Marcus providers leadership and oversight of operations for UH Seidman’s 17 locations across the University Hospitals system. He is responsible for translating the vision into best practices and benchmark performance. In addition, Marcus is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic vision for UH Seidman Cancer Center. Prior to joining University Hospitals, Marcus spent nine years at the University of Chicago Medicine in a variety of operational, business development and quality leadership capacities before ultimately serving as the Executive Director of the Cancer Service Line. Marcus started his career at the University of Chicago Medicine as an Administrative Fellow. Marcus earned Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University, his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and his Bachelor of Science from Indiana University. Outside of work, Marcus enjoys spending time with his wife Barbara and daughter Maya. He is an avid sports fan, runner and restaurant explorer.

Biraj Patel, MHA

Preceptor

Biraj Patel, MHA, is the Vice President of Strategy and Planning for University Hospitals. In his current role, Biraj is responsible for business planning, market intelligence, analysis of major capital investments, and planning support for enterprise strategic initiatives. With a focus on long-term growth and system alignment, his team works closely with executive leadership to evaluate growth and optimization opportunities as well as guide critical investment decisions. Prior to joining UH in 2016, Biraj served as a healthcare consultant at Integrated Clinical Solutions and held finance and strategic planning positions at The MetroHealth System. Biraj holds a BS degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Health Administration degree from Texas A&M University. He also completed his administrative fellowship at Northside Hospital Gwinnett (Georgia). Outside of work, Biraj enjoys quality time with his wife, Abhi, and two sons, Arjun and Aman. He looks forward to weekend outings (far or near), exploring new restaurants, and a good cup of coffee to start the day.

Sara Rahmani, MS-HSM

Program Director

Sara Rahmani, MS-HSM, is the Senior Director for the Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute (HHVI) at University Hospitals, where she serves as a strategic and operational leader overseeing clinical operations, financial performance, and growth across a large, complex health system. In this role, she leads business planning, performance improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance quality, efficiency, and access across the cardiovascular care continuum, while also supporting organizational development and high-performing teams. In addition to this position, she serves as the UH Administrative Fellowship Program Director, mentoring future healthcare leaders. Sara began her career as UH’s first Administrative Fellow and holds a Master of Science in Health Systems Management from Rush University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from The Ohio State University. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her two boys, Jordan and Ben, along with cooking, working out, and TikTok.