SHSMD Rising Star
The SHSMD Rising Star recognition is awarded to health care strategy professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding promise in their respective fields. This recognition shines a spotlight on SHSMD members who have made or are on their way to making significant contributions to their profession and the SHSMD membership.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Nominees must be SHSMD members in good standing and under the age of 40 and currently working in the health care strategy professions such as marketing, communications/PR, strategic planning, business development or physician strategies. Nominees must also have at least two years’ experience in a health care provider organization.
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Demonstrated Achievement (40%) Career progression and documented results of his/her professional work; work is reflective of the implications identified in Bridging Worlds: The Future Role of the Healthcare Strategist.
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Exceptional Personal Qualities (25%) Evidence of the nominee's exceptional personal qualities and integrity, considering the values of our profession and those of SHSMD; engagement in professional service on a local, regional and/or national level. This may also include relevant community service.
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Potential for Leadership (20%) Demonstrated potential for leadership based on their participation in professional and/or community organizations, publication in professional literature, professional public speaking and/or mentoring of other professionals.
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Innovation (15%) Demonstrates curiosity, creativity and nimbleness to exceed the rate of change (identified in Bridging Worlds) through innovative use of solid marketing, public relations and/or planning techniques, including—but not limited to—new product development, product line management, sales, community relations, environmental analysis, competitor assessment, needs assessment, forecasting or network development.