Penn Virtual Healthcare Case Competition (PGCC)
Objective
By solving a real-world case in a time-constrained setting, you will gain research skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and communications skills.
<b>COMPETE</b>
Compete against students from other top US institutions
<b>LEARN</b>
Solve a real-world case and learn from your teammates, opponents, judges, and client
<b>NETWORK</b>
Network with judges coming from top-tier consulting firms during happy hours
Description
The Penn State Health Policy and Administration Virtual Case Competition, hosted by the Department of Health Policy and Administration and sponsored by Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, will feature the opportunity for students from any University to solve a current healthcare challenge. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will use proposed solutions to make a difference in the communities they serve.
This event is virtual, providing a cost-effective opportunity for students in health administration and related programs from across the country. Avoid travel costs, and apply classroom learning to a real-world case, while honing your problem-solving and presentation skills.
There are two categories for the competition. There is a limit of 40 graduate teams and 20 undergraduate teams with 3-4 students/team. Students from programs in health administration, health policy, public health, or related fields are eligible to participate.
Categories
- Residential and Online Undergraduate Health Policy and Administration or related program
- Residential and Online Master of Health Administration or related program
May 01, 2026
Public
Consulting
Healthcare
cus1246@psu.edu
Penn Graduate Consulting Club
Prizes:
Top 3 teams will receive a cash prize.
1st Place Team $4,000
2nd Place Team $2,000
3rd Place Team $1,000
$275