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Healthcare Executives Student Association, an affiliate of the American College of Healthcare Executives Higher Education Network


This organization gives students an opportunity to develop personal and professional skills that are essential for healthcare executives, while promoting the highest ethical standards of conduct.

Officers, 2007/2008:

Lee Ellis, President

Morris Davis, VP of Operations

Robbie Harmon, VP of Finance 

Rena Patel, Treasurer

Jada Keith, Secretary 

J. K. Moore, Marketing Committee Chair

Andy Garrard, Professional Development Chair 

Austin Johnson, THEF Dinner Co-Chair

Heather Grant, THEF Dinner Co-Chair

Robert Hickling, Congress Planning Committee Chair 

Kirkland Lynch, Senior Class Representative

Leslie Grommersch, Junior Class Representative

ACHE National Organization site

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Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), UNC Student chapter

The goal of the only student chapter of MGMA in North Carolina is to introduce students to the opportunities that physician group administration provides through chapter activities and networking opportunities.

Additionally, UNC-CH MGMA strives to fulfill the professional interests of students at the UNC School of Medicine. Therefore, chapter gatherings provide excellent inter-disciplinary networking opportunities for students at both the UNC School of Public Health and School of Medicine.

2007/2008:

Matt Prestwood, President

Antoine Dove, Vice President

Heather Grant, Secretary-Treasurer 

Shilpa Guthikonda, National MGMA Liaison

Katie Hardison, Marketing Chair 

MGMA National Organization site

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Academy Health, UNC Student Chapter

The mission of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Student Chapter of AcademyHealth is to establish a student organization associated with the Academy to promote and facilitate the professional development of students interested in all aspects of health services research and health policy.

Officers, 2007/2008:

Greg Guzauskas, President

Liz Kane, Vice-President

Natalie Matthews, Secretary

Amy Reagin, Treasurer

Sarah Friedman and Cheri Poss, Finance Committee Co-Chairs

Jen King, Professional Development

Michelle Sonia, Social Chair

AcademyHealth National Organization site


Health Policy and Management Masters Student Council

HPM Masters Student Council is an organization composed of students, for students, and therefore to be effective requires participation and commitment by students. Student Council provides an excellent way to get involved with other students, faculty, professionals, and members of the UNC-Chapel Hill community. It is comprised of a number of different committees including Academic Standards, Fundraising/Social, Community Service, Orientation, Admissions, and Professional Development.

Officers, 2007/2008:

Leslie Geiger, President

Omar Robles, Vice-President 

Ashley Purdy, Secretary

Shilpa Guthikonda, Treasurer

Nefertiti duPont, GPSF Senator

Corey Ford, Social Co-Chair

Lee Ellis, Social Co-Chair

Amy Reagin, Community Service Chair 

Janell Wright, SPH Student Government Liaison

Bindi Naik, Finance/Roast Chair

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HIMSS Special Interest Group, UNC Student Chapter
 
The Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Special Interest Group is an organization which has been founded for the purpose of promoting health informatics and technology. The group is interdisciplinary, consisting of members throughout the University with the majority of members in the School of Public Health and the School of Nursing. We are proud to be the first and only HIMSS student led group in the nation.

Officers, 2007/2008:

Doug Melton, President

Jesse Kister, Vice-President of Operations 

Jennifer Bonds, Vice-President of Professional Development

Lisa Susswein, Secretary

Ragini Sarma, Treasurer

Thomas Goolsby, Vice-President of Marketing and Communications

DeLyle Manwaring, Vice-President of Communications

We are affiliated with the North Carolina HIMSS Chapter and with the National HIMSS organization.

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Last updated August 06, 2008
 
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