Preparing for a Career in Healthcare Mini-Conference

The Career Development Center is planning a new mini-conference, Preparing for a Career in Healthcare, on Tuesday, February 23 from 6-8:15PM in the IMU Tree Suites (Dogwood, Persimmon, & Sassafras). This program is designed especially for University Division students (although all students are welcome) who are considering careers anywhere in the healthcare industry.

This mini-conference has three sessions that will run concurrently at 6PM, 6:35PM, and 7:10PM, so students can come to just one or all sessions. There will be a reception from 7:45-8:15 if they want to meet the panelists. We will have free refreshments and giveaways for the students throughout the event.

Panel One: IU Undergraduate Programs with a Healthcare focus

 

• Rachel Tolen, Ph.D., Assistant Director & Pre-Medical Advisor, Health Professions & Pre-Law Center

 

• Mark Hurley, Director of Advising, College of Arts & Sciences

 

• Susan Simmons, Ph.D., Director of Career Services, School of Public Health 

 

• Kosali Simon, Ph.D., Professor, School of Public & Environmental Affairs

 

• Colleen Rose, BSW, MSW, Student Services Coordinator and Recruitment Specialist, School of Social Work

 

• Nancy Lemons, Director of Undergraduate Recruiting & Advising, School of Informatics & Computing

Panel Two: Direct Care Providers

• Debbie Hrisomalos, MBA, MSN, RN, Assistant Director of Student Services & Nursing Advisor, School of Nursing

• Lithia Jimenez, O.D., Optometrist, Landmark Eye Care

• Michael Kukulka, RN, Registered Nurse, IU Health

• Amy W. Piper, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor for Speech-Language, Speech & Hearing Science Department 

• Brad Stepp, Psy.D, Staff Psychologist, Counseling & Psychological Services

• Todd Whitlock, DDS, Todd Whitlock Dentistry

Panel Three: Pharmaceutical Research Scientists

• Yunsong “Frank” Li, Ph.D., Manager and Principal Scientist, Analytical and Formulation Development, Cook Pharmica 

• Kayla Mathews, Quality Control Chemist, Eli Lilly