Purpose-Driven: Careers for Tomorrow’s Healthcare System
November 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
About Purpose-Driven
UBC Purpose-Driven is a networking series and career-building experience organized by the UBC Career Centre in partnership with Alumni UBC.
The series is designed to provide students from all faculties with an opportunity to engage their values and purposes and see where and how career collide with making the world a better place. This series will foster curiosities, test assumptions, and showcase alumni and industry professionals who are problem-solving global issues or facing global challenges. It is focused on creating value for all participants by bringing together faculty, alumni, students, and employers to share related research, current trends, events, challenges, opportunities, and more.
Careers for Tomorrow’s Healthcare System
On November 21st, 2024, the UBC Career Centre and Alumni UBC are hosting “Purpose-Driven: Careers for Tomorrow’s Healthcare System,” a career exploration event that is designed to provide students and new grads an opportunity to learn about the breadth of career options in Healthcare, create network connections, and hear from experts from a variety of academic backgrounds and career stages. This event will showcase how this industry can make the world a better place.
The event format will consist of a keynote talk, followed by a moderated panel discussion, and closing with career conversations that involve alumni, industry professionals, and students.
DATE & TIME:
5:30pm: Doors open
6:00pm – 6:15pm: Keynote Speaker
6:15pm – 6:45pm: Panel discussion
6:45pm – 8:00pm: Career conversations with Industry Professionals (Networking with Alumni Industry Professionals)
Light refreshments are available throughout the event.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Ross – Family Physician; MSc in Pathology and MD at UBC / Past President Canadian Medical Association / Past President Doctors of BC / Past President Medical Staff Royal Columbian Hospital / Faculty Physician Quality Improvement-Fraser Health Authority.
Panelists: TBD
Alumni Volunteers: TBD
For more information about the event or you would like to register as a student or alumni, please go to CareersOnline (if you are unable to register through CareersOnline please send an e-mail to recruit.talent@ubc.ca asking to register to this event with your full name and e-mail).
If you would like to be an Alumni Volunteer, please contact the UBC Career Centre.