MBA HHM INDUCTION PROGRAM -EFFICACIOUS & ELUCIDATIVE

The day was 3^rd June, it was early morning and I, adorned in saree entered the Symbiosis Premises. At first glance, there was much about the surroundings that would attract my attention. New Friends, new environs filled me with elation and ecstasy.

          Director, Dr.Rajiv Yeravdekar addressed all students with an inspiring speech. I felt proud to be part of this University.

          The process of Induction to welcome new students to the institute and preparing them for their new role excited me.

The next day, our tour to main campus at Lavale was thrilling and fun-filled. The concept of making us acquaint of Symbiosis as a family was awesome. This was the first occasion when we all friends interacted and got to know each other. It was more like a trip rather than a formal tour. Thanks to all faculty members to organize and methodize the tour. I must say, to be part of Symbiosis is a great feeling.

The guest lectures by Dignitaries was knowledgeable and thought provoking.

Director-  HR, Glaxosmith Mr.Ronald Sequira  ’s lecture on overview of pharma sector was captivating. The formula for success given by him-Attitude, Change Orientation And Ethical Standards motivated me.

The interactive round of  Colonel SKM Rao’s Session, GM Columbia Asia Hospital  about hospital management was equally inspirational. I am totally convinced with the fact that the future of Hospital Industry is magnificent with a clear vision to provide excellence centered on patients’ needs.

 Mr.Murali Reddy , Senior VP & Global Head , Syntel  session on IT in Healthcare brought all together a new dimension to our exploration in healthcare industry .He explained how over the past few decades, technology has had a revolutionary impact on all the aspects of our lives and world of healthcare is no exception where IT is helping to shape the way in which diseases are diagnosed, treated and patient care is delivered. He actually gave credence to how healthcare IT is a dynamic space and is going to be the single most important discipline capable of creating a step change in healthcare over the next decade. Sir’s Strategy for  success-Learn, Think Differently, Entrepreneurship skills with impossible dreams exhilarated me.

IAS Mr.Jayant Banthia’s address on analysis of Public sector in healthcare was gripping indeed. He enlightened us of various career prospects in government sector.

Health Insurance, another rapid growing industry equitably fascinated me. Mr.Shreeraj Deshpande, Head – Health Insurance of Future Generalli gave us the glance of various health care financing models, The health Maintenance Organization and Typical Health Insurance operations. Exposure to this industry gave us Direction and Vision.

Mr Himanshu Head, Strategy Business Development and strategic Accounts, South Asia at Medtronic India mesmerized us too. The talk on Medtronics-The global leader in medical technology was exceptional and commendable.

The Oration of TPA by Mr. Praveen Yadav, CAO of MD India was a helpful exposure in giving us insight into TPA Landscape-current and future ,Job Opportuinities and most importantly the mantra to reach glory i.e The knowledge, Skill sets(Developed over the period of time) and the Aptitude.

Research in healthcare, another emerging field added an innovative aspect to a healthcare industry at large. Dr.Sandeep Salvi  gave us awareness how medical research studies are done to learn about and to improve current treatments. The enlightenment was appealing and inspired us in the field of research.  

The Alumni interaction was the best part wherein we students , frankly reach out the Alumni in clearing our doubts about various eventual trends in healthcare Sector.Thanks to Dr.Sonal Dixit, Dr.Siddharth Mathur, Mr.Tanmay Kale, Miss Vasuvie Gupta in making us understand the substantive scenario in healthcare structure.

Last but not the least, The lecture on Ethics and motivation by Mr.Ramesh Sharma Ex DGP, was outstandingly impressive and profound.

At the last day of the induction program,

Leisure in the form of Pune Darshan 

cannot be ignored. It was reasonable & 

refreshing with the idea of exploring Pune.

Finally I am thankful to all faculty members of SIHS for putting efforts in arranging such a remarkable Induction Program. I must add, the Overall Program helped us in development of Theortical skills, to establish a good communication and in understanding the different career prospectives in healthcare industry.

Dr. Apeksha Khobragade

MBA HHM 14-16