COM Outlook Winter 2021

38 | DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE professions students to learn about innovation, leadership, and profes- sionalism,” Ali said. “The initial learning curve was steep, and it is a very rewarding feeling to know that people not only believe in your vision but benefit from it as well.” Incessant Innovation A year after its inception, Entrepreneurs in Healthcare has become one of the top HPD orga- nizations, with more than 100 members and growing, now under the leadership of its new president— second-year student Praveen Prabhu. During its first year, the organization hosted the Innova- tions Conference at the CCF, where leaders in various specialties talked to students about the current advancements in health care, along with opportunities for research within the CCF. In collaboration with NSU’s College of Pharmacy, EIH also cohosted a financial wellness seminar in early March, where two financial advisers from Coastal Wealth talked to students regard- ing student loans and general financial planning. Aside from the conference format, EIH also led several groups in shadow- ing opportunities with Badia’s orthopedics practice. With South Florida being a hotspot during COVID-19, EIH took to Zoom, where the organization hosted a three-part LinkedIn series aimed at helping students improve their LinkedIn profile. It also hosted a COVID-19 series focusing on the lives and different industries impacted by the virus, such as patients, care providers, and businesses, along with a curriculum vitae improve- ment workshop. “We want to continue providing events of value that align with the goal of this organization—to give members the forum to learn and discuss the topics mentioned above, along with having the ability to network with leaders in the South Florida region,” Prabhu said. o Members of Entrepreneurs in Healthcare at Cleveland Clinic Florida, where the student organization and hospital hosted the Innovations Conference. THEY MEAN BUSINESS.