From left to right: Team advisor Dr. Soumitra Bhuyan, Burrell Smithen, Ania Gill, AJ Caceres, and Diptaraj Singha.
A Bloustein School Master of Health Administration team, consisting of AJ Caceres, Ania Gill, Diptaraj Singha, and Burrell Smithen captured first place in the 2026 Seton Hall University Healthcare Administration Case Study Challenge on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Guided by faculty mentor, Dr. Soumitra Bhuyan, Executive Director of the Health Administration Programs and an Associate Professor at the Bloustein School, the team received a $1,500 award for their outstanding performance.
Team captain AJ Caceres highlighted the exceptional work by his teammates, noting that “This achievement reflects countless hours of preparation, collaboration, critical thinking, and a shared commitment to excellence. This experience reinforced the importance of teamwork, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving in healthcare administration. I could not have asked for a better team!” He also thanked Dr. Bhuyan for his invaluable mentorship, guidance, and encouragement throughout this journey.
Team member Diptaraj Singha also said, “AJ and I did our first case competition together last year, and Ania has been a steadfast teammate throughout some of our toughest case competitions. I’m ecstatic that we get to share this win together! With Dr. Bhuyan as our coach, we learned an incredible amount about the threats and opportunities to rural health.”
For more information about the Rutgers Master of Health Administration at the Bloustein School, visit mha.rutgers.edu.