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March, 2019

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Implementation Manager

What are you currently doing? What is the most rewarding aspect of your career?

I recently transitioned from hospital operations into the healthcare technology field. I am currently an Implementation Manager at Kyruus, headquartered in Boston, MA. In my role, I collaborate with hospitals and health systems around the country to deliver provider search, scheduling, and data management solutions to help them match patients with the right providers. To me, the most rewarding aspect of this is knowing my work improves the patient experience for hundreds of thousands of people around the country. Outside of work, I am Co-President of the UNH Alumni Boston Network which is both rewarding and fun! We plan many social, professional development, networking, and sports events throughout the year – I love staying so connected with UNH and meeting so many other alumni.

Sarah Abkowitz, MBA

CHHS- Class of 2011 (Health Management and Policy)

Kyruus

What do you know now that you wish you'd known while an undergrad?

There are so many different ways you can work in healthcare, and things evolve so quickly that a field might not even exist until after you graduate. I have built a strong network in my field, the core of which comes from people I met through UNH. I wish I realized back then how far my UNH roots would take me, because I could have stressed less!

How did you obtain your first job after graduation? What steps did you take, and what would you recommend to others?The way I got my first job is a perfect example of never underestimating your network. I received a text from a student I had TA’d for who was doing her HMP summer internship at Joslin Diabetes Center. They were looking to fill a role which she thought I would be perfect for – I applied the next day, had a great interview and was hired shortly after. I would recommend that students realize how strong of a network their classmates in their major are, and work to strengthen this bond both during and after their time at UNH.

CHHS students attended various events, such as the Resume Review Day, Nursing Career Day, and the Career & Internship Fair last month. Employers from many HHS Industries had the opportunity to meet and network with our students.

Upcoming Events & Conferences

SW: Professional Development Day

March 229:00 am-2:00 pm

March 256:00 pm-8:00 pm

March 2212:30 pm-6:00 pm

Women in Business ConferencePAUL College

March 1All day

HMP: Boston DayBrigham and Women's

Non- Profit Job and Internship FairMUB | Strafford Room

March 2612:00 pm-3:00 pm

Start-Up Career FairMUB Strafford Room

March 59:00-2:00 pm

Federal Medical CenterTabling in Hewitt Lobby

CHHS students actively participating in events

Nursing Career Day

Career & Internship Fair

Outdoor Jobs Fair

Do you have ideas, events, photos, updates, jobs, to share for the upcoming April Newsletter? Contact CHHS Career Counselor, Komal Shah: komal.shah@unh.edu

1. Tell me about yourself. 2. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 3. If you're not accepted into graduate school, what are your plans? 4.Why did you choose this career/field? 5. What do you know about our program? 6. Why did you choose to apply to our program? 7. What other schools are you considering? 8. In what ways have your previous experiences prepared you for graduate study in our program? 9. What do you believe your greatest challenge will be if you are accepted into this program? 10. In college, what courses did you enjoy the most/least? Why? 11. Describe any research project you've worked on. What was your role in the project? 12. How would your professors describe you? 13. How will you be able to make a contribution to this program? To the field? 14. What are your hobbies? 15. Explain a situation in which you had a conflict and how you resolved it. What would you do differently? Why? 16. Describe your greatest accomplishment. 17. Tell me about your experience in this field. What was challenging? What was your contribution? 18. What are your career goals? How will this program help you achieve your goals? 19. What skills do you bring to the program? How will you help your mentor in his or her research? 20. Are you motivated? Explain and provide examples. 21. Why should we take you and not someone else? 22. What do you plan to specialize in?

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What advice do you have for students interested in your field?It is important to choose your first job based on the experience you will get and the potential growth opportunities it will lead to. Be thoughtful about every position you take in your career so that it can help position you for your next steps. My in-depth experience working in a hospital is so helpful now that I am working with hospitals as clients and understand how they work. I would recommend that students look seriously at what growth opportunities there are in various companies when evaluating job opportunities, and keep an eye on industry trends.

What experiences and/or people have had significant impacts on your career journey?Undergrad: As an undergrad, I was the Epidemiology TA for Prof. Rosemary Caron my sophomore through senior year. This helped develop me professionally as well as stand out from others when applying to summer internships. My HMP internship the summer before senior year gave me the necessary real-world healthcare experience when applying to jobs. Post-graduation: At my first job out of college, I was fortunate to work for Bridget Stewart, a UNH HMP alum who became my mentor. Additionally, balancing working full-time while completing my MBA over the last three years was a major commitment and step forward for my career.

Based on your experiences and education, what skills do you think have been the most helpful in your career? Interpersonal skills, empathy, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion to improve healthcare. It’s important to make a name for yourself as someone who not only delivers high-quality work, but also as someone who people want to work with.

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