A collaboration of educators, employers, and economic development professionals in the Roanoke and New River Valleys, the Alleghany Highlands, and the greater Lynchburg region.

2023 Health Sciences Career Advisory Summit

Thursday, October 19, 2023

 10 am - 4:30 pm

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC 4 Riverside Circle Roanoke, VA 24013

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Welcome & Opening remarks

Date: 10.19.23 -10:00 - 10:30 AM

Speakers:

  • Cynthia Lawrence, Director Office of Workforce Development, Carilion Clinic
  • Reverend Dr. William "Bill" Lee
  • Jeanne S. Armentrout, Chief Administrative Officer, Carilion Clinic
  • The Honorable Terry L. Austin, Virginia House of Delegates
  • M. Kirkland "Kirk" Cox, President, Virginia Business Higher Education Council
  • Nancy Howell Agee, Chief Executive Officer, Carilion Clinic

Careers in Health Science Research In a Growing Regional Enterprise

Date: 10.19.23 -10:25 - 10:45 AM

Speakers:

Michael J. Friedlander, PH.D

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Enriching Life Sciences and Healing Humanity: Embracing the Significance of a Liberal Arts Education

Date: 10.19.23 -11:15 - 11:35 AM

Speakers:

Frank Shushok, Ph.D

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Supporting Health Sciences Pathways

Date: 10.19.23 -10:50 - 11:10 AM

Speakers:

Lee Leaman, M.D., PH.D

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Beyond the Classroom: The Transformative Power of Co-Curricular Organizations in Education

Date: 10.19.23 -11:40 - 12:00 PM

Speakers:

Alexander T. Graham, III, M.B.A.

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LEARNING TRACK A

GETTING AHEAD OF THE FUTURE: WHAT KIND OF WORKFORCE WILL EMPLOYERS NEED?

Student Journeys

Date: 10.19.23 -01:00 - 01:40 PM

Moderators:

Veronica van Montfrans, Ph.D & Shannon L. Anderson, Ph.D.

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Charting Careers in Health Science: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employer Needs – A Panel Discussion on Interpreting Health Workforce Data

Date: 10.19.23 -02:40 - 03:15 PM

Speakers: Carrie Sutter, DNP & Carilion Clinic HR Analytics Team

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Health care, Biotech, & Innovation

Date: 10.19.23 -02:00 - 02:30 PM

Moderator:

Moderator: Brett Malone, Ph.D.

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Shaping the Future of Medicine: Unleashing the Power of Data, Decision Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Date: 10.19.23 -03:25 - 04:00 PM

Speakers:

Stephen A. Morgan, M.D.

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LEARNING TRACK B

 NAVIGATING THE HEALTH SCIENCES HIGHWAY: THE COUNSELOR’s UPDATED TOOLKIT

Charting Student Courses: Tools and Maps for Navigating the Health Sciences Highway

Date: 10.19.23 - 02:00 - 02:30 PM

Moderators:

Luanne Morrow & Christian Kish

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From Passion to Purpose: Journeying into Healthcare with a Mission-Driven Mindset

Date: 10.19.23 - 03:25 - 04:00 PM

Moderators:

Dr. Mirta Martin, President, Ferrum College

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Critical Choices: A Virtual Trauma Experience

Date: 10.19.23 -02:40 - 03:15 PM

Moderator:

Wendy Downey, DNP, MSEd, RN, CNE & Philmika Reid, M.Ed.

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Wrap-up; Questions

Date: 10.19.23 - 04:15 - 04:30 PM

Speakers:

Cynthia Lawrence

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