Name: Vicky Pai

Graduation Year: 2024

Vicky’s academic journey began at Indiana University Bloomington, where she majored in Human Biology. In the MSHM program, she discovered invaluable support from the faculty and appreciated its flexibility, enabling her to fully engage while balancing her role as an Area Manager at Amazon. She also built enduring connections with her cohort, maintaining these relationships to this day. Vicky’s key takeaways from her MSHM experience include leadership, data analysis, and healthcare literacy skills, all of which have played a pivotal role in her professional success. She attributes her growth as an independent and effective leader to the MSHM curriculum, allowing her to define her career goals confidently.

Q: Where were you prior to MSHM? (Undergrad major, undergrad university, job?)

A: Indiana University Bloomington, Human Bio BS

Q: Do you feel supported by program faculty and staff?

A: Yes! I love how the team is very responsive and always helpful.

Q: What is your favorite part of the MSHM program thus far?

A: My favorite part is the program is flexible and accommodating yet they made sure that I am not missing out which is great for my learning.

Q: Do you feel connected to your peers (in your cohort)?

A: Yes, I do! I keep in touch with them.

Q: What are your biggest takeaways from the program?

A: My biggest takeaways are leadership competency, data analysis competency, and healthcare literacy provided by the program.

Q: Did the curriculum prepare you for your next job?

A: The curriculum helps me become an effective leader at my work. It helps me define my goal and helps me be independent.

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