Graduation Year: 2020
Q: Where were you prior to MSHM? (Undergrad major, undergrad university, job?)
Indiana University – Major: Healthcare Management & Policy, Minor: Law and Public Policy
Q: Where are you now?
I work for a company called Daniels Health. Daniels Health is a healthcare company that specializes in medical waste management and disposal. You may recognize Daniels Health by our flagship product, the Sharpsmart collector, that is used in thousands of healthcare facilities around the world. Daniels Health is leading a new revolution in healthcare that drives our mission of “Making Healthcare Safer”.
My role: I am an Account & Strategic Initiatives Manager. I manage our business within the Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, & Florida markets. I assist hospital systems in growth and providing the right solutions for their needs.
Q: What are your biggest takeaways from the program?
My biggest takeaway from the MSHM program is having the ability to blend my knowledge of the healthcare industry with business acumen to converse, negotiate, and advance my professional career. Courses such as Healthcare Finance, Health Economics, and Healthcare Policy built me a strong business acumen that applies to the world today.
Q: Is your current job directly related to your college major?
Yes, I work every day with healthcare leaders in operations, finance, Supply Chain and process improvement. I am constantly working within the hospital to understand the hospitals needs and areas of improvement.
Q: Do you feel our school adequately prepared you to find a job?
Absolutely.
Q: Did you attend any events with alumni as a student, and did you find them helpful?
I did not as I was in the first class of the MSHM program.
Q: Did the curriculum prepare you for your next job?
Yes, see the biggest takeaway above.
Q: What books are you reading right now?
“The Art of Negotiation – How to Improvise Agreement in a Chaotic World” by Michael Wheeler (Harvard Business School)
Q: What are some new industry trends we should prepare our students for during the program?
Mergers and Acquisitions of Healthcare facilities and companies
Q: Did you feel supported by the program faculty and staff?
Absolutely – all credit to April who was at the forefront of our first MSHM class. She was instrumental in supporting us through this new program and adapting to the challenges that came our way.
Q: What was your favorite part of the MSHM program far?
Connecting with my peers and continuing to stay in touch and celebrate each other’s successes as we move up within our healthcare organizations.
Q: Did you feel connected to your peers (in your cohort)?
Yes, see above.
Q: What is some advice you have for the next generation of MSHM students?
Be a sponge – absorb everything! The MSHM program gives you access to some of the best minds in the healthcare business world. Ask questions and listen to those around you. Build your network – throughout the program, you have the opportunity to meet and converse with many healthcare leaders. Stay in touch with them as you never know who you might come across later on in your career!
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