By Jim R. Kendrick Jr., FACHE
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an abrupt suspension of elective surgeries in 2020, and ultimately contributed to a significant decline in patient volumes and hospital revenue. These …
Welcome to the Healthcare / Bio / Pharma Community
Do you have general interest in the healthcare industry? We support students in exploring careers ranging from life sciences, medical devices, insurance and healthcare services delivery to professional services such as healthcare consulting, and venture capital.
We partner the Healthcare Association on the following events:
- Panel Discussions
- Alumni Networking and Events
- Recruiting Events
Sample Companies Hiring Rice Business Students and Graduates
| Abbott Laboratories | Kaiser Permanente |
| Alcon | Leica Biosystems |
| Amgen Inc. | LivaNova |
| Becton Dickinson & Company | Macrogenics |
| Boston Scientific | MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| CVS Health | Memorial Hermann |
| DAVAM Urgent Care | Telluride Medical Partners, LLC |
| Geisinger Health | Texas Children’s Hospital |
| HCA | The University of Texas Health Science Center |
| Houston Methodist |
*Employment with a specific company is not guaranteed.
Sample Functional Roles
| Administrative/Operations Intern | MBA Product Management Intern |
| Ambulatory Services Intern | Medical Student Business Fellow |
| Associate Intern | Medicare Strategy Intern |
| Care Delivery Project Intern | New Product Planning Summer Intern |
| Corporate Finance Intern | Project Management Summer Intern |
| Financial Analyst Intern | Quality Improvement Specialist |
| Intern – Capital Planning | Strategic and Financial Analyst |
| Marketing Automation Intern | Strategic Initiatives Intern |
| MBA Intern | Strategic Innovation Intern |
| MBA Intern – Finance | Supplemental Operations Analyst, Strategic Planning |
| MBA Intern Business Development | Supplemental Project Manager |
| MBA Intern- Research and Analytics | |
*Employment within a specific job function or title is not guaranteed.
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