1. Sara Jumabhoy, Singapore
Age: 23
School: Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences at Cornell University
"Entering the workforce at any point in time is daunting but in this economic climate it is even more challenging. My hope is that companies will see that newly minted knowledge may be more beneficial to combating immediate issues. The 2020 graduates are flexible—we can adapt to new styles of virtual learning overnight—and energised to tackle any new obstacle ahead.
I graduate with a strong grasp in healthcare policy and health economics. My college classes this past semester have adapted their syllabi overnight to incorporate topics such as Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials. As countries start to reopen, graduates like my-self are coming to market with tools and skills that are relevant, topical and definitely can add value.
As a society, we need to leverage learning and technology to manage global issues. Integration within the healthcare system across public health, health policy and medicine is essential. I see the need for research to explore technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning so as to improve efficiency in diagnosis and treatment, as well as the expansion in telehealth services to increase access to treatment.
My hope is for increased integration between not just the multiple facets of healthcare but also across industries, such as business and finance, with healthcare. A fusion of social impact with ethical business practice has the power to remodel how companies and business leaders respond to a changed world."