Medical Industry Leadership Institute Executive Residence
The Medical Industry Leadership Institute (MILI) Executive in Residence (EIR) Program is comprised of highly accomplished healthcare industry leaders who enhance the academic environment of MILI by sharing their professional expertise. EIRs engage directly with students and faculty by participating in activities such as teaching, mentoring, and coaching as well as interacting with the Carlson School, the University and business communities to advance the mission of MILI.
Key Objectives
Establish Carlson as one of the most prestigious business schools that is especially well known for MILI, the strength in medical industry and resulting placement power for its graduates in the medical industry. EIRs will:
- Expand the medical industry competencies of MILI/Carlson students by:
- Providing insight regarding emerging dynamics and opportunities in medical industry.
- Leveraging their relationships to identify other experts in the medical industry who can share their industry expertise.
- Identifying priority areas for adding and/or revising MILI’s curriculum.
- Support students in pursuing professional opportunities by:
- Broadening students’ awareness regarding how and where to leverage their talent and advanced degree in the market.
- Offering individual career advice and mentoring.
- Coaching students on resume development, networking tactics, and interviewing skills.
- Making personalized introductions and recommendations, as appropriate, to potential employers.
- Engage with faculty to make academic research relevant to medical industry businesses by:
- Being accessible to faculty and offering insight to real-life business dynamics.
- Identifying opportunities to conduct “translational research” that puts faculty members’ research into practice.
Chair of the Board of Directors
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
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Member, Board of Advisors
Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
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Additional Resources and Expertise with the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center's Encore Mentorship Program
The Encore Program at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, University of Minnesota seeks mid- and late-career professionals and retirees interested in volunteer involvement with biomedical engineering and device-related innovation for the benefit of patients and patient care across the age range.
Clinicians, caregivers, engineers of all stripes, biologic scientists, business people, physicians, nurses, computer professionals and innovators and experts are invited to enquire about these opportunities to take on encore responsibilities, mentor students and fellows, and contribute to new devices and approaches to patient care and diagnosis. All medical and engineering specialties are welcome.
Website for more information: Encore Mentorship Program | Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center (umn.edu)