How big is the Healthcare and Life Science (HLS) Club and what backgrounds do most members have?

The club includes more than 170 members and is open to Ross members with a passion for healthcare, career switchers, and those who simply have an interest in the industry.  Members' backgrounds range from no experience in healthcare to several years of industry experience.  HLS members come from all types of professional backgrounds, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, payor, provider, international health, health IT, healthcare entrepreneurship, consulting, and investment banking.

What resources and activities does the HLS Club offer?

• Weekly e-mail newsletter: We inform you of everything you need to know about healthcare here at Ross.  The newsletter includes updates on healthcare internships, full-time job postings, educational resources, and healthcare-related events at Ross and other schools.
• Annual HLS Forum: The HLS Forum is the flagship event for the healthcare community at Ross.  In 2010, over 200 students, alumni, recruiters, and other professionals attended the event, which featured a prominent keynote speaker, three panel discussions, and 12 corporate sponsors.  Additionally, the HLS Forum provides numerous opportunities to network with key opinion leaders, corporate representatives, and students with similar interests.
• Campus Events: The HLS Club hosts speakers and healthcare industry workshops/seminars on particular sectors and topics.  For example, last year we hosted the CEO of Minute Clinic, listened to Senator Stabenow discuss health policy in Washington, and gained insight on healthcare reform from a McKinsey's healthcare division consultant.
• Networking: The HLS Club offers many opportunities to network at HLS-specific social events as well as mixers with other Ross clubs and University of Michigan programs.
• Career: The club is highly involved in healthcare-specific industry 101 classes, resume reviews, mock interviews, corporate trips, and other activities that support learning among our members.

How do I join the HLS Club?

The HLS Club is open to all graduate students at Ross (Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Evening MBA, Executive MBA, Dual degree) as well as graduate students in other schools outside of Ross.  Registration occurs year-round and options include one-year, two-year, and lifetime memberships.  To join the club, click here .