REPOST: Health Care Management Association Draws the Future of Healthcare Management

Students seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare management are presented with an array of opportunities; they, however, should decide conscientiously which ones to foray into. Read the article below to know how some of the most accomplished professionals in the field designed their own blueprint toward attaining success.

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The Cal State L.A. Healthcare Management Association held an event on Monday, March 2nd, in which they gathered alumni speakers working in the healthcare field to share their pathway to their successful career.

The night was open to both undergraduate and graduate students who were curious to learn from the alumni’s experiences and was held in the Golden Eagle Ballroom.

One notable speaker of the night was Shweta Sharma, a Cal State L.A. alumnus who currently works at Cedars Sinai Medical Center as a business analyst.

Sharma spoke about the importance of ‘selling yourself,’ a skill she claims ultimately landed her numerous internships that led to employment.

While Sharma admits that she applied to various internships throughout her journey, even if she wasn’t exactly sure what employers were looking for, she made sure to tell them that, “I am ready to learn. I have this background (in healthcare) and I can apply what I know.”

Sharma also emphasized the importance of being seen. “I made sure to take up every opportunity I could. Every team meeting, I would go even if they were at 7:30a.m. in the morning. I wanted to make sure they knew I was willing to work.”

The night proved to be a success, as undergrad and grad students got the opportunity to expand their network of both collegiate and professional contacts.

Jessa Caños, senior Public Health major and executive administrator of the Healthcare Management Association, got the chance to network with aforementioned Sharma. “I approached Dr. Sharma because her story was really inspiring. She showed how persistent and driven she was to get into the field,” Caños shared and continued, “She gave me her contact info and invited me to contact her at any time to help jumpstart my healthcare career.”

One of the notable aspects of the event was the unique opportunity to join a prominent health organization, for free. Normally, the healthcare organization offers membership for about a whopping, 100 dollars a year.

Candis Kinkus is an acclaimed healthcare manager with considerable experience directing clinical operations, managing operating budgets, and implementing new programs. Follow this Twitter page for updates in healthcare.