Opus College of Business

Health Care UST MBA

Washington, D.C. Experience

During the second year of the program, students journey to Washington, D.C. for three days during their Health Care Policy course, led by Former U.S. Senator, Dave Durenberger.  While there, students meet with lobbyists and policy makers from both sides of the aisle, gaining an in-depth look at the complexities of the U.S. health care system.

Students gain a big picture understanding of our health system that few outside of Washington get to view.  Alumni consistently rate this experience as a highlight of the program and an exceptional bonding opportunity with their cohort. 

Cohort 14 in Washington D.C.

Members of Cohort 14 join Senator Dave Durenberger for a 3-day Washington D.C. seminar in March, 2008.

Meeting with Congressman Pete Stark
   

The Presidential Candidates' Health Care Platforms

The following health care platform synopses were  taken from a presentation in Washington D.C. given by Richard Sorian, Vice President, Public Policy, NCQA:

Hillary Clinton»
John McCain»
Barack Obama»

   

Unexpected Benefits

 “Going to Washington D.C. was an unexpected benefit.  It opened my eyes to just how complex the health care system really is and what is required to make changes.”

Scott Hogen, Supervisor
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic
Class of 2003

   

Make a Difference

“The Washington D.C. experience was extremely valuable.  I saw that I could really make a difference with this education and, further, that I had a responsibility to do so.”

Julie Wall, RN, Director of Quality Improvement
Great Falls Clinic, Class of 2005