The mission of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute’s Student Assocaiton (MILISA) is to develop and promote a sustainable network of professionals, locally and globally, linked to all facets of the medical industry, with the purpose of creating opportunities for success in and transition to the medical industry.
The group will accomplish this through interactions with the health care community, alumni and other students, whereby gaining exposure to current and relevant topics in the field. The vision of MILISA is to develop new leaders for success in the global medical industry.
MILISA Goals: Increase exposure of MILISA members to the medical community both at the University & in Industry. Create opportunities for MILISA members to engage medical industry representatives and recruiters. Help prepare MILISA members for medical industry interviews leading to successful transitions post-graduation.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for topics to discuss at seminars or events please send them to: milisa@umn.edu

MILI is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for MBA students to participate in the first annual Carl N. Platou Leadership Competition.  Mr. Platou, a visionary healthcare executive was recently inducted into the 2009 Minnesota Business Hall of fame (see http://www.tcbmag.com/halloffame/minnesotabusinesshalloffame/117070p1.aspx) . This competition, created in his honor, was established to recognize the leadership skills and innovative thinking of an elite group of students who plan to complement their MBA education with a medical industry specialization.

Evoking Mr. Platou’s inspirational vision and leadership in the medical industry, the competition rewards three MBA students who, in a submitted leadership statement, illustrate a high value exposition of their experiential learning or real world, firm-based project. Leadership statements detail the student’s contributions and accomplishments, as well as insights gained for application in the medical industry. 

An external review committee will determine the award winners and present $2,000 for first place; $1,000 for second place; and $500 for third place.  Awards will be presented at a luncheon to be held later this fall.

 Applications will be due by Friday, October 23rd.   Please contact Jessica Haupt jahaupt@umn.edu with any questions.

Leadership Statement Guidelines (pdf)