At HBS, there are more than 200 health care-related events annually for students to engage in health care activities, network with alumni who work in the sector, and delve more deeply into various health care industries and topics.
Annual Programs & Activities
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 Industry Month 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 HBS 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.