Healthcare Management Student Association

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Mission

The Healthcare Management Student Association (HMSA) provides its members with real-world skills in order to create competent health administration professionals. We strive to uphold our values of: scholarship, leadership and professionalism.

Values

Scholarship - We continually encourage our members to be involved in the educational process, and to take an interest in learning more about the field of health policy and administration.

Leadership - In today’s rapidly changing world of health administration, we emphasize the importance of providing programing that will allow members to be competitive leaders in the workforce.

Professionalism - Whether it be in the classroom, or in the boardroom, we teach members to carry themselves with integrity and provide them with the tools to create lasting professional networks.

Activities

HMSA provides students interested in health services administration with opportunities to enhance their knowledge of effective leadership skills in health care organizations and to develop their professional networks within the health care community. Here is a list of some of the activities with which HMSA is involved:

Speaker Series -  HMSA brings in professionals from the local healthcare community to speak to students about trending topics and developments in their field. We’ve had speakers with a wide range of backgrounds.

Professional Development Series - HMSA provides students with opportunities to develop and polish their networking and career-seeking skills.

American College of Healthcare Executives - Members of the USF Healthcare Management Student Association are also encouraged to join and participate in educational and networking events hosted by the ACHE Western Florida Chapter. Members attend the annual ACHE conference as well.

Interested in joining?

Membership is open to all currently enrolled USF students with an interest in health policy and management. For more information, sign up for membership through BullsConnect or visit our pages on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Events & Activities

Be the first to know about what we have planned and add our group calendar to your schedule.

Resources

Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and GroupMe via https://linktr.ee/usfhmsa

Connnections

Meeting new students with shared interest

Our Team

Eleanor Callahan Profile

Eleanor Callahan

Vice-President
Colleen Mangan Profile

Colleen Mangan

President
William Steed Profile

William Steed

Treasurer
Amber Wilkison Profile

Amber Wilkison

Officer
Kishan Patel Profile

Kishan Patel

Secretary
Zachary Pruitt Profile

Zachary Pruitt

Advisor

President: Colleen Mangan

Colleen Mangan is the President of HMSA and a second-year Master of Health Administration student. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Public Health from USF in May of 2023. Colleen served as an Administrative Intern for USF Health and is currently an Intern with BayCare's Service Line and Care Transformation team. Additionally, she serves as the Finance Intern for the Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She looks forward to continuing her education through a fellowship program. Expected Graduation: 2025.

Vice President: Eleanor Callahan

Eleanor Callahan is the Vice President of HMSA and a second-year Master of Health Administration student. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Management from USF in May of 2023. Eleanor has served as an administrative intern for Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc. She is a student associate with the Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of their Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Expected Graduation: 2025.

Treasurer: Will Steed

Will Steed is the Treasurer of HMSA and a second-year Master of Health Administration student. He earned his Bachelor of Economics degree at the University of Florida in Spring of 2022. Will interned in the orthopedic surgery department at UTSouthwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and worked at Gastro Florida. Will is a student associate of the Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and looks forward to continuing his education through a fellowship program. Expected Graduation: 2025.

Secretary: Kishan Patel

Kishan Patel is the Secretary of HMSA and a second-year Master of Health Administration Student. Kishan obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a dual concentration in Health Management and Biological Sciences from USF in December of 2022. Kishan started his journey in healthcare as a Pharmacy Technician at CVS Pharmacy, and most recent experience working at Moffitt Cancer Center. Kishan served as an intern at Penn Medicine and is a student associate with the Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Expected Graduation: 2025

Membership Director: Amber Wilkison

Amber Wilkison is the Membership Director of HMSA and a second-year Master of Health Administration student. Before embarking on her graduate studies, Amber obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a dual concentration in Biological Sciences and Health Management, and a minor in Public Health from USF in December of 2022. She held an internship with USF Tampa General Physicians and worked at TGH Imaging as a Patient Access Representative. Amber is also a student associate with the Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Expected Graduation: 2025.

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Healthcare Management Student Association

4202 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL, 33620
United States