MBA Experience
Many opportunities arise, both on and off campus, to engage in health care activities, network with alumni who work in the industry, and delve more deeply into various health care sectors.
Health Care Welcome Reception
Takes place each fall and is hosted by the Initiative. This kick-off meet and greet introduces first-year students to the various health care resources at HBS.
Health Care 101
Is a broad overview of the health care industry taught by faculty and includes the latest facts and figures about where students are securing internships and full-time positions.
Health Care Career Days
Offers panels and presentations designed to introduce students to diverse health care industries, including life sciences, digital health, payors, providers, international health, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and consulting.
The Student-Alumni Mentor Program
Matches students interested in health care with alumni who can provide direction on navigating the complex health care sector.
Speakers
From all areas of health care visit campus regularly. Meet CEOs from companies such as Eli Lilly, Vertex, Tenet Healthcare, BCBS, Boston Scientific, and Partners In Health, as well as venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, and health care consultants.
The Health Care Conference
Is an annual health care event organized entirely by student club members. The conference brings together more than 600 students, alumni, and professionals, plus 30 speakers from diverse areas of health care.
Physician Shadow Program
Enables students who are interested in health care delivery to shadow physicians at area hospitals and community health centers. This program provides a glimpse into the front lines of health care delivery.
Mixers & Small Group Dinners
Provide networking and community building opportunities with alumni, students, and the broader Harvard community.
“The MBA degree is one of the few opportunities for me to combine my background in health policy, love of patient care, and passion for health systems improvement.”
Azalea Kim
MBA 2013, MD 2014
“The MBA degree is one of the few opportunities for me to combine my background in health policy, love of patient care, and passion for health systems improvement.”
Azalea Kim
MBA 2013, MD 2014
Business plan challenges and case competitions offer an engaging way to collaborate with faculty and students, develop presentation and pitching skills, and potentially commercialize a health care innovation.
Past Events
HBS Student Health Care Club
HBS Campus
HBS Campus
Open to the public
THE HEALTH CARE CLUB CONFERENCE AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL is the one of the largest conferences held by an HBS student club. It is a hallmark event that aims to bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders of the healthcare industry. This year’s conference will be fully in-person on the campus of Harvard Business School. We look forward to greeting you in person!
Nov13
- 13 Nov 2024
Careers in Health Care: Young Alumni Perspectives in Pharma/Biotech
Harvard Business School
TBD
TBD
Open to HBS RC Students
Join CPD and the HBS Health Care Initiative for a discussion with young alumni in various roles in the pharma/biotech sector, with an emphasis on experiences working at larger companies. The session will focus on how to make the most of your internship experience and considerations for a post-MBA role in the field.
HBS Health Care Alumni Association
The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA
The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA
Open to the HBS community
Join us for the 25th Annual Conference featuring distinguished keynotes, speakers, and panelists, including experts from HBS, as well as the country’s leading health plans, pharma, and biotech firms, plus investors and NGOs. In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we have the most ambitious agenda yet! Our content will include insights and perspectives on the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the healthcare industry, investment trends, and much more.