Jeff Oxendine, MPH, MBA
Founder, President, and CEO
Health Career Connection
Professor of Public Health
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Saturday, October 19, 2024,
10am-11:30am PST
Workshop Description:
Are you a pre-med student looking to gain hands-on experience, earn money, and build a strong foundation for your medical career? This workshop is your gateway to learning about paid summer internships that will help you stand out as a medical school applicant. Join Jeff Oxendine, MPH, MBA, Founder and CEO of Health Career Connection, and discover how to secure internships that provide real-world healthcare experience, professional development, and invaluable mentorship. These internships not only allow you to earn while you learn but also give you a chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to healthcare organizations. Jeff, a seasoned health executive and educator with over 28 years of experience, will share his insights and guide you through the process of finding, applying for, and excelling in these internships. Whether you’re just beginning your pre-med journey or preparing for medical school applications, this workshop will provide the tools and strategies you need to make the most of your summer and propel your healthcare career forward!
About the Speaker:
Mr. Oxendine is the President and co-founder of Health Career Connection www.healthcareers.org.
He has been a health executive, educator, and consultant for 28 years. Since his own undergraduate internship in 1982, in HCC’s predecessor program, he has held senior administrative positions in hospitals, medical groups, academic institutions, and his own consulting firm. He previously was an Associate Dean of Public Health Practice at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. He was also a leader in the California Health Workforce and Diversity efforts as Co-Director of the California Health Professions Consortium and The California Health Workforce Alliance. Jeff taught healthcare management at UC Berkeley School of Public Health and previously taught for 5 years at Harvard School of Public Health. Prior to coming to Berkeley, he held executive roles in leading organizations including Partners Healthcare System, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group, and Alta Bates Medical Center. Jeff obtained his master’s degrees in Business Administration and Public Health from U.C. Berkeley, where he met HCC’s other Founders.
About Health Career Connection [www.healthcareers.org]
HCC empowers undergraduate students and recent graduates to choose and successfully pursue health careers that best suit their talents and goals. We accomplish this by providing paid real-world experience, mentoring, and networking.
We connect health organizations, employers, and graduate schools with talented and diverse future health professionals, thus supporting their workforce, diversity, community health, and organizational goals. We offer a proven turn-key, comprehensive program.
Our comprehensive Summer Internship Program provides undergraduates and recent college graduates with Practical Experience, Exposure, Mentoring, Professional Development, and Networking. During this time, HCC support interns professional development as they work on meaningful internship projects that address the priorities of the host organization.
Register for Free:
What: Unlock Your Future: Paid Summer Internships for Pre-Med Students – Gain Experience, Build Your Path to Medicine!
When: Saturday, Oct 19, 2024, 10 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
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