Tag: Health administration program

Washington University alumni from Olin Business School and the Health Administration Program (HAP) formally gathered in Chicago on March 15, 2016.  This event was significant as it was the first time our two alumni groups gathered together since Olin welcomed HAP alumni into its community in 2015.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award to Gary Olson, HA ’76, who recently retired as Chief Executive Officer of St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis.  Gary credited his degree from Washington University with giving him the opportunity to succeed in the field of healthcare.

For those who don’t know, Washington University’s School of Medicine offered the Health Administration Program between 1946 – 2008.  The program’s 1,400+ graduates have gone on to assume senior level leadership positions at hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout the United States.

There is great potential for HAP alumni to engage with Olin students interested in healthcare. Expect many more opportunities in the coming year.

Guest Blogger: Mark Reifsteck, HA ’83

At the annual Washington University Health Administration Program (HAP) Alumni Reception held in Chicago on March 25, 2014, C. Edward Brown, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of The Iowa Clinic  received the Distinguished Alumni Award.

In 2011, the HAP Program Alumni Association agreed to an affiliation with Olin Business School to help promote health care management education to undergraduate and graduate business students. The HAP Program was part of the WU School of Medicine until 2007 when it was closed.

C. Edward Brown is pictured above (second from right) with Ron Gribbins, WCC healthcare advisor, Mark Brostoff, associate dean and director Weston Career Center and John McGuire, president of the HAP Alumni Association.

At the annual Washington University Health Administration Program (HAP) Alumni Reception held in Chicago, IL on March 13th, 2013, Michael Covert, FACHE, BU’70, HAP ’72, President and CEO, Palomar Health in California, received the Distinguished Alumni Award.

In 2011, the HAP Program Alumni Association agreed to an affiliation with Olin Business School to help promote health care management education to undergraduate and graduate business students. The HAP Program was part of the WU School of Medicine until 2007 when it was closed.

Michael Covert is pictured above with Mark Brostoff, HAP ’82, associate dean and director, Weston Career Center.