2011 Iowa Healthcare Executive Symposium

Every year, our department hosts the Iowa Healthcare Executive Symposium and our student association, ISAHL, along with our alumni board, hosts the symposium reception. The symposium itself had great attendance and many of our alums came back to participate as both guests and speakers. This year’s topic was “Advancing Health Care across the Continuum: Generating and Financing Value.” It provided an opportunity for both students and executives to learn more about generating value from several different perspectives.

The symposium reception is a great way for students to network with alumni and other local executives in a slightly more relaxed setting. Held in the Kinnick Press Box, the symposium reception also provides great views of the Iowa football field! After this 2 hour reception, we went to an event at One-Twenty-Six restaurant, sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids and Graham Construction. This event provided yet another venue for students, professors, alumni, and local executives to interact.

While this symposium and the receptions make for a long day, it is perhaps one of the most looked-forward to events of the year by students, alumni, and executives alike!