Healthcare Initiative | March 2026 Newsletter

We are thrilled to announce that applications for the Contractor Fellows in Healthcare Program are now open for a Fall 2026 start. Made possible by the generous support of Ashish Contractor (BS ’97) and Amy Lung Contractor (BS ’00), this competitive fellowship is open to advanced-year MBA students with a focus in healthcare who demonstrate outstanding potential.

A select cohort of MBA students will participate in a year-long program, and Fellows choose from several experiential pathways tailored to their interests and goals:

• Completing a for-credit project with a partner organization
• Conducting faculty-supervised research on a pressing business or policy question
• Organizing a healthcare industry or research conference
• Developing thought leadership forums at Stern, such as policy interviews or co-authored blog posts on healthcare business topics

Beyond their individual projects, Fellows gather monthly as a cohort to share progress, receive feedback from peers and invited industry leaders, and hear directly from practitioners about the trends shaping their corners of the healthcare landscape.

Fellows also benefit from one-on-one mentorship with senior leaders drawn from NYU’s network and the broader New York City healthcare ecosystem.

• Apply Here: Contractor Fellowship in Healthcare 2026–2027 Application
• Application Deadline: 5pm Friday, May 1, 2026
• Eligibility: Full-time, part-time, focused, and dual-degree MBA students are all encouraged to apply. For students in the full-time and part-time programs, preference will be given to advanced-year MBAs who have completed their core coursework.

Reach out to us at healthcareinitiative@stern.nyu.edu with any questions.

We’re reaching out to tap into your expertise as either a Stern alum or “friend of Stern” currently working in healthcare.

As part of a Stern-wide initiative across Experiential Learning, Career Development, Student Engagement, and Alumni Relations, we’re looking to strengthen our partnerships with leaders and firms in high-demand industries like healthcare. A critical part of this effort is learning from you.

Would you be willing to share your insights on four key questions via this survey? Your input will directly shape how we identify targeted opportunities to prepare Stern MBAs for careers in your industry.

Careers Insights Survey

SHA Annual Healthcare Conference: From Capital to Code: Building the Future of Healthcare

The Stern Healthcare Association (SHA) is excited to announce its flagship conference. From finance and investing to technology and startups, this conference will break down how the healthcare industry is evolving and where opportunity exists. Keynote speaker Dr. Marschall Runge, former CEO of Michigan Medicine, will discuss managing care in the changing technology landscape, what’s coming, and tech as an opportunity and challenge.

• Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:30am–5pm
• Location: NYU Stern
• RSVP: here

Alumni are invited to a post-conference happy hour. Sign up to attend and connect with fellow Stern healthcare graduates.

Health Economics Day

Join us for the 4th annual Health Economics Day where we will bring together researchers working in health economics, health care markets, health insurance, and health policy in the greater New York area for a one-day workshop. Full program details coming soon.

• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Location: NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, 105 E 17th St, New York, NY
• RSVP: here

If you have recommendations for speakers, mentors, or upcoming events, please reach out to healthcareinitiative@stern.nyu.edu to collaborate and continue growing the Initiative together.

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