The Orthopaedic MBA Program
The Grace College School of Business is launching a new Orthopaedic MBA program in May 2024. Located in the Orthopedic Capital of the World®, the one-year hybrid program will pair students with Fellowships at local orthopaedic companies, where they will graduate ready to make a valuable contribution to the orthopaedic industry.
Orthopaedic Fellowship Program
Fellows will work two six-month paid Fellowship rotations at local orthopaedic companies MondayThursday. Program participants will gain practical skills in the field, sharpen their business acumen, and graduate ready to make a contribution to the orthopaedic industry.
The 39-credit hour program includes nine general MBA courses online. The orthopaedic-specific courses, “Orthopaedic Foundations,” “Orthopaedic Anatomy & Physiology,” “Global Medical Device Regulation” and the “Orthopaedic Scholar Institutes” will meet in person on Fridays at the Grace College campus. The institutes courses will focus on professional development, including panel discussions with industry experts, plant and facility tours as well as soft-skill development for orthopaedic culture
Allyn Decker — VP OF Operations & Engagement
Bridge To Employment
The Bridge to Employment (BTE) program, funded by Johnson & Johnson, is part of the company’s global BTE initiative, which encourages young people to pursue higher education and challenging careers in STEM2D.
This initiative runs three-year college & career readiness programs at the community level. BTE values local leadership, so each site tailors the programs to the particular needs of their community, while the BTE program model ensures common pillars are included across every site.
Community Collaboration
The program draws on a collaborative effort between schools, employers, parents and community groups to provide a diverse population of students with academic enrichment, career exploration, and higher education preparation.
BTE students learn about a variety of careers, gain the knowledge they need to pursue higher levels of education, and feel empowered to take the steps necessary to achieve their full potential.
Program Results
Currently, 54 Warsaw Community High School students are a part of Warsaw’s BTE program along with 30 mentors and 50 volunteers from DePuy Synthes. The Warsaw program, a collaboration of DePuy Synthes, OrthoWorx and Warsaw Community Schools, presents a variety of activities for high school students centered around career readiness, community involvement and college preparedness.