Participants are flanked by CAHME’s Anthony Stanowski (left), Hackensack Meridian
Health’s Matthew Di Bartolomeo (second from right) and Seton Hall’s Nalin Johri (right).
Seton Hall’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program hosted current and future healthcare leaders from the region at its
fourth annual Graduate Case Study Challenge on November 2 at the Interprofessional
Health Sciences campus in Nutley, NJ, confirming its commitment to advancing collaboration
in healthcare management.
The 2024 Graduate Case Study Challenge, held as a hybrid event, featured six teams
from MHA programs including Seton Hall, the University of Pittsburgh, Lehigh University and Rutgers University.
Judges from organizations including Premier Sponsor Hackensack Meridian Health, Mount
Sinai Health System, RWJ Barnabas Health, Delaware Valley ACO, Vanguard Health Solutions
and others lent their professional expertise to evaluate the students’ presentations.
Anthony Stanowski, president and chief executive officer of the Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Management Education, was the keynote speaker, inspiring participants
with insights into healthcare innovation and leadership.
Seton Hall hosted the 2024 Graduate Case Study Challenge at its Interprofessional
Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Nutley, NJ.
The Challenge tasked teams with analyzing a real-world healthcare management case
provided to participants in advance. The students’ preparation included crafting detailed
strategies and presentations to address the case’s challenges.
The competition emphasized practical problem-solving, a key competency for future
healthcare leaders. Judging criteria included the creativity and feasibility of solutions,
presentation quality and teamwork.
Department chair and program director Nalin Johri, PhD, a key organizer of the event, explained the purpose of the Challenge. “This
event gives students a platform to tackle real-world issues they may face in their
future careers as healthcare professionals,” said Johri. “It’s not just about the
competition but about building skills in critical thinking, collaboration and public
speaking.”
Seton Hall MHA student and participant Kruti Lotia shared her thoughts on the experience.
“The Case Study Challenge was an incredible learning opportunity,” said Lotia. “I
was able to gain firsthand insight into real healthcare issues, develop solutions
and receive feedback from a panel of healthcare professionals.” She also highlighted
the event’s collaborative atmosphere. “It was inspiring to network with professionals
and exchange ideas with peers from other universities.”
With generous prizes, professional feedback and a focus on collaboration, the Graduate
Case Study Challenge reaffirmed Seton Hall’s commitment to preparing future health
leaders through meaningful experiential learning.
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