Career Exploration Video & Audio
Career Conversations Panel: Discovering Careers in Health Policy & Management
Recorded October 4, 2010
During this panel, professionals in health policy and management shared their personal stories about breaking into the field, how their career paths took them from graduation to where they are now, what knowledge, skills and experience helped them succeed in their jobs and what types of opportunities are available in the field.
| Health Policy & Management Panel: Full Session |
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Panelist Introductions
Bruce Gardham
Senior Librarian, Toronto Public Health
Master of Library Science, University of Toronto, 1984
Alumnus: BA (Honours) Political Science, York University, 1982;
BA Political Science, Carleton University, 1978
My current position is as a Senior Librarian at the Toronto Public Health Library with the City Of Toronto. I've previously held roles as a Policy Resource Librarian and Policy Information Exchange Manager at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) and at the University of Missouri at Columbia School of Medicine, respectively. The most interesting aspect of my career has been the ability to use my Political Science background in a variety of settings that deal with health and social policy.
| Health Policy & Management Panel: Bruce Gardham Intro |
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Mimi Lowi-Young, M.H.A., FACHE, FCCHSE
Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network
Masters in Health Administration, University of Ottawa; B.Sc. Physical Therapy, McGill University
I have more than 30 years' experience as a Senior Health Care Leader, leading systems and organizational transformation and renewal in all sectors of the health system. My expertise spans the acute care sector, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, long-term care and community health. I have been the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Central West Local Health Integration Network since August 2005.
I have extensive knowledge and experience in governance and strategic development and policy, and have served on numerous not-for-profit boards including Chair of the Toronto District Health Council. I am the recipient of the Heart & Stroke Foundation's 'Tony Graham Award' for Excellence in Board Service. I hold a B.Sc. in Physical Therapy from McGill University, a Masters in Health Administration and a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa.
| Health Policy & Management Panel: Mimi Lowi-Young Intro |
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Christine Gordon
Project Manager, St. Michael's Hospital
Alumna: MBA Schulich School of Business, York University, 2010;
MSc Kinesiology & Health Science, York University, 2000
I've always had an interest in the diverse fields of health care and architecture, but didn't realize until recently that I could combine these interests into a career. Having initially pursued a career in biomedical research, I decided to change gears by earning my MBA and transitioning into a hospital administration role. I literally fell into my current role and really enjoy the challenges and diversity that it presents. The combination of MSc and MBA has really opened up a number of doors to me that otherwise would have remained closed.
| Health Policy & Management Panel: Christine Gordon Intro |
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Jim Pagiamtzis
Director Operations and Stakeholder Relations, Cardiac Care Network
Masters of Health Science (MHSc), University of Toronto
I have worked in the healthcare sector for over 15 years in a variety of environments, including hospitals, laboratories, associations and government. My previous position was at Trillium Health Centre providing project management expertise and prior to that I spent time at the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care within the Health Reform Implementation Team. In addition to a Masters of Health Science, I am a certified Project Management Professional and a member of the Project Management Institute. Over the last four years, I have overseen CCN operations, including privacy, as well as leading several major strategic projects. I am also responsible for stakeholder relations, specifically how CCN initiatives are integrated into the ministry, LHINs and other key CCN stakeholders.
| Health Policy & Management Panel: Jim Pagiamtzis Intro |
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Questions & Answers
| How can I find a mentor in this field? |
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| How can I start to build relevant skills and experience for this field? |
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| What is the difference between the terms 'health management' and 'hospital management'? |
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| What is the necessary balance between experience and an advanced degree in this field? |
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