Inaugural Business of Health Week highlights how Carey makes career connections for students

When weighing the options for graduate business education, students consider many and varied factors. Does the program fit their personal and professional obligations? What is the school’s reputation? Are there unique experiential learning opportunities that set it apart? One thing that every student considers is if—and how—the school will advance their career. Students who choose the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School do so because they’ve seen the employment outcome statistics, and they know Carey will go above and beyond to equip, prepare, and connect them.

Students this fall had the unique opportunity to participate in Carey’s inaugural Business of Health Week, which was full of events designed specifically to connect students with professionals working at the intersection of business and health. The week included Industry Insider sessions with AstraZeneca, DC Advisory, IQVIA, and AWS Health; mentoring meetups; networking events; and a business of health employer expo.

Shreyans Singhvi, a first year Full-time MBA student who attended nearly all of the events, said, “I’m thankful to the team that works so hard to coordinate these events because they create invaluable opportunities for us, make sure we’re prepared, and give us insight into the market trends and challenges. As a student, it’s an advantage to be able to leverage the Johns Hopkins brand. These employers know Carey is the leader in the business of health—that’s why they’re here.”

Carey’s Assistant Director of Employer Relations, Healthcare Baki Izzat was one of the organizers of Business of Health Week. She said, “I see these events as essential to shaping the future of health care through business. This week has showcased the power of intentional programming, bringing together visionary employers and ambitious students to spark conversations that matter.”

Employers represented at the expo included Adventist HealthCare, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the American Red Cross, Elevated Mindset Therapy, Axle Informatics, Educology Solutions, ArchiMed, the state of Delaware, GAP Solutions, and others. Students and employers alike were energized to interact with one another, resulting in an afternoon of meaningful career connections.

“Hopkins has been a strong partner for us for years,” said Neal Wesloski, senior college recruiting specialist and program manager at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. “Through our partnership, we funnel students into internships and then, a lot of times, into careers. It’s a win-win.” Wesloski noted that about 40% of their interns stay on as full-time employees.

Carey is uniquely positioned to lead in the business of health, as evidenced by its Poets&Quants Best in Class win in the business of health category. And Carey students are uniquely prepared and motivated—through the rigorous curriculum, hands-on opportunities, and specialized career connections like Business of Health week—to enter the workforce and transform it.

“The energy, engagement, and innovation we’ve seen this week are a testament to the growing relevance of the business of health in America,” said Izzat. “Business of Health Week was a strategic platform for connecting our future leaders with the current organizations shaping health care innovation. These conversations are critical for both students and employers as they navigate the evolving landscape of health and business. We’re proud to create spaces where meaningful connections can generate new ideas and career pathways.”

In addition to special events like Business of Health Week, Carey’s Career & Life Design team and Office of Employer Relations work year-round to prepare and connect students for career success.

The Career & Life Design team offers customized career and leadership coaching, education, resources, mentoring, and networking opportunities that support students' career preparation, advancement, and transition. They do this through résumé support, personal brand development, goal setting, interview preparation, and more. Throughout a student’s time at Carey, and beyond, this wealth of resources is available to them.

Just as Career & Life Design prepares students for the next phase of their careers, the Office of Employer Relations makes connections to help get them there. The Employer Relations team uses a consultative approach to identify, manage, and develop sustainable, strategic corporate and organizational connections to support student job and internship outcomes. They effectively create a pipeline to place qualified talent within top tier organizations.

This fall, in addition to Business of Health Week, Carey students took advantage of OER’s many other opportunities to explore industries and connect with employers. In addition to the internship and job opportunities employers list on Handshake, Carey’s portal for career connections, students participated in recruiting and career-building events both online, on-site at Carey’s locations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and nationwide.

The Office of Employer Relations hosts weekly Industry Insider zoom sessions, where students can interact with alum working in various industries for employers that are eager to hire more Carey graduates. These sessions give students an invaluable opportunity to ask questions of an affiliate, and get a behind the scenes perspective. OER also hosts numerous treks throughout the semester, where students travel near and far to meet employers such as Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Pfizer, Constellation, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

For many students and employers, Carey Business School is synonymous with the business of health. Their enthusiastic engagement during Business of Health week highlighted that, while there were plenty of recruiting activities, the focus was really on helping students build long-term relationships with innovative organizations to ultimately shape the future of health care.

“This is the only MBA school I saw myself going to,” said Ira Sharma, second year Full-time MBA student and president of Carey’s Graduate Healthcare Business Association. “Carey is the undisputed leader in the business of health, and has the Health Care Management specialization. Where else can you find that?”