05/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2024 03:10
Breaking into the field of healthcare administration can be daunting. But for Eric Galinkin, a sophomore at Binghamton University's School of Management (SOM), it's a challenge he's eager to take on.
Galinkin credits the EY Student Leaders Program (EY SLP) with helping him build connections, sharpen critical skills and create opportunities to make that professional goal a reality. The program, which includes 85 students like Galinkin, is sponsored by Ernst & Young and is entering its third year at Binghamton. It's designed for SOM students with exceptional academic performance, a commitment to the community and demonstrated leadership behaviors.
"I'd say it's been invaluable for me in building leadership skills that I might have not otherwise gained, given me plenty of networking opportunities and also provided me with some lifelong friends," said Galinkin, a business administration major and co-president for the EY SLP. "It's also helped me create a connection with faculty beyond the classroom and work on unique projects that further my career interest in healthcare."
Among those projects is an independent research study on healthcare management, which Galinkin worked on with Associate Professor Rory Eckardt and SOM Dean Shelley Dionne. He also volunteered as a student intern with United Health Services alongside its senior director of facility management.
I have truly been able to expand my knowledge beyond my typical coursework, which has been incredibly valuable.
Nicole Feibel, co-president of the EY SLP
The program includes students incoming from high school and those currently in SOM. With five focus areas - empowering future leaders, academic excellence, community engagement, mentorship and global opportunities - the EY SLP cultivates students' leadership abilities in a way that brings out the best in themselves and others.
"It's a transformative experience that equips students with the skills, knowledge and networks they need to become future leaders in the field of business," said SOM Career Services Director Olivia Pasquale '12, MPA '17, who oversees the EY SLP. "If you're a student with big dreams and a passion for making a difference, this program could be your first step toward becoming a true catalyst for positive change both now and in the future."
For SOM student Nicole Feibel, co-president of the EY SLP, leadership courses and tech-upskilling sessions taught by EY professionals have been some of the program's standout experiences.
"This program has immersed me in diverse career paths and facilitated valuable connections with professionals spanning various industries," Feibel said. "I have truly been able to expand my knowledge beyond my typical coursework, which has been incredibly valuable."
All students in the program are required to meet specific academic standards, such as maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher, as well as other program components, to remain eligible and attain honors designation at graduation.
Here's how this competitive program uses its five focus areas to prepare students for leadership roles:
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