Health Care UST MBA Workshop Series
Careers in Health Care: Industry Trends and Career Fundamentals
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The health care industry has been labeled the one “recession-proof” sector of the economy. Despite this reputation, many health care organizations are facing large budget short-falls and even downsizing. Join a panel of experts from the health care industry to discuss industry trends—both short and long-term—and the fundamentals of career management that are critical in any economy.
Featured Panelists:
o Brad and Cindy Chandler, the Chandler Group. The Chandler Group is a leader in executive recruitment for the health care industry. It conducts senior-level search assignments for health plans, integrated delivery systems, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device OEMs and more.
o Liz Swanson, VP of Human Resources, HealthPartners. Founded in 1957, HealthPartners is a non-profit health care organization providing health care services, health plan financing and administration, research and medical education. HealthPartners has about 10,000 physicians, dentists and staff in 70 locations in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Duluth and western Wisconsin.
o Linda Sloan, Director, Graduate Business Career Services, Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas. Graduate career services cultivates industry relationships throughout the region and provides career skills coaching, networking opportunities and guidance regarding what employers expect—and ultimately hire for—in any economy.
o Moderated by Jack Militello, Ph.D., Program Director, Health Care UST MBA program
Q & A session will provide an open forum to discuss questions, observations, and personal experiences from the audience.
When
Thursday, April 9, 2009, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Where
University of St. Thomas
1000 LaSalle Ave., Opus Hall, MOH201
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cost: Free
For more information, please contact the Health Care UST MBA at (651) 962-4135 or medmba@stthomas.edu.