HMP Witt/Kieffer

By: David Nelson

For students in the Department of Health Management & Policy, the Witt/Kieffer seminar has historically been regarded as one of the most valuable activities the program offers. During the session, students are given the opportunity to practice and refine their skills with the help of their peers, alumni, and staff from the executive search firm, Witt/Kieffer. For the second-year MHA class, the fellowship process is a major part of the fall semester. One of the core functions in this process, is interviewing. To better prepare students, the department has enlisted the help of its experienced alumni network and staff from Witt/Kieffer to provide expertise on how students can get the most out of their interviews.

Over the course of two days, students had the opportunity to practice their interviewing skills on the phone, in person, and review general interviewing conduct. Several alums of the program returned to give their feedback and advice on the fellowship process and to highlight important topics discussed during the seminar. The two-day event was an invaluable experience for HMP students, and will help us in our future as early careerists.

As a final note, the program would like to thank Karen Otto and Jim King from Witt/Kieffer for their continuing commitment to the event. Additionally, thanks must be given to our generous alumni for supporting the event.