November Chef Event

CHEF Career Fair and Educational Half-Day Program For more information go to: http://www.chefchicago.org/opportunities/default.asp The Chicago Health Executives Forum (CHEF), in conjunction with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) are proud to present the first annual CHEF Career Fair and Educational Half-Day Program. This career fair will bring together local employers from around the Chicago area to discuss career tracks, promote their organizations to job seekers, and recruit and educate the very best and brightest. Health care employers participating include: providers, payers, consulting firms, etc. In addition to a career fair, CHEF will kick-off the day with three health care experts discussing the changing field of health care: Dr. Thomas Dolan, Dr. Ogan Gurel, and Dr. John Kalaras. Dr. Thomas C. Dolan, Ph.D., FACHE, CAE President and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives Dr. Dolan’s keynote address is entitled: “Observations for Health Care Executives: A Catalyst for Conversation.” This presentation will include insight from Dr. Dolan’s 36 years in the field of health care and focus on his thoughts of current and future trends in health care and how it will impact your career. Thomas C. Dolan is president and Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives who lead our nation’s hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications, and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the premier professional society for healthcare leaders by providing exceptional value to its members. Dr. Ogan Gurel, MD, MPhil Chairman, Aesis Research Group, LLC and CEO, Duravest, Inc. Dr. Gurel – a noted speaker on the future of healthcare - will present on the field of medical nanotechnology and its implications for health care delivery. Dr. Gurel is Chairman of the Aesis Research Group - which provides comprehensive, forward-looking information and research services to the healthcare and life sciences sector – and CEO of Duravest, Inc. a publicly-traded holding company that develops next generation medical technologies. Previously, Dr. Gurel was Vice President and Medical Director at Sg2 -- a leading healthcare intelligence think-tank and consultancy serving hospitals and health systems. Dr. Gurel's business background also includes management consulting at Booz, Allen & Hamilton where he was engaged in a number of strategy projects for leading healthcare and life sciences clients. He has also served as an independent consultant to several medical device firms in which he was specifically involved with both European and FDA clinical trial development and oversight. Dr. Gurel has a Bachelor’s cum laude in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard, a Masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from Columbia and his M.D. (alpha omega alpha) from the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. John Kalaras, Ph.D. Senior Professor and Senior Consultant, Quality Training Institute, Inc. and Ariston University Dr. Kalaras will speak about “Leadership Change and Ethics in the Work Place” and how it affects the health care executive. Dr. Kalaras, world renowned speaker, has helped to train over 3,000 executives in 25 countries throughout the world. He has written numerous articles and books on the topics of leadership and quality. For his work, Dr. Kalaras has been received numerous honors, including: Honorary Professor of the Year by Council of Europe/UNESCO; White House recognition on Academic Excellence; and the President’s Business Advisory Council. Program Agenda 8:00 – 9:00 9:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 11:00 11:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 1:00 1:00 – 2:30

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Program Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast Dr. Tom Dolan, President and CEO, American College of Health Care Executives Dr. Ogan Gurel, Chairman, Aesis Research Group, LLC Dr. John Kalaras, Senior Professor/Senior Consultant, Quality Traning Institute, Inc. Networking and Lunch Career Fair

Whether you are a student, a seasoned professional in the market for a new job, or just want network, sign-up today for CHEF’s First Annual Career Fair and Half-Day Educational Event. DATE TIME LOCATION

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:00 – 2:30 PM Allerton Crowne Plaza 701 N. Michigan Street Chicago, Illinois 60611

Registration Form November 29, 2005 CHEF Career Fair and Educational Half-Day Program As an officially designated Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Chicago Health Executives Forum is authorized to award 3.0 hours of Category II continuing education credit toward advancement or recertification in the ACHE. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for Category II (non-ACHE) credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification. FEES- Please mark (√) the categories that apply to your reservation. Sponsoring Members include HFMA and NAHSE members. Early Registration by Nov. 15

After Nov. 15

At the Door

___$50.00 CHEF/Sponsoring Members

____$60.00 CHEF/Sponsoring Members

____$70.00 CHEF/Sponsoring Members

___$55.00 Non-members

____$65.00 Non-members

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___$Free to All Students

____$ Free to All Students

____$ Free to All Students

REGISTER: All reservations require payment in full at the time of registration. If you select to pay by mail, your registration must include payment in full by check or credit card and be received at least three business days in advance of the event. If your payment is not received three business days before the event, you will be required to pay the at the door rate. Checks should be made payable to CHEF (FEIN # 363447823). MAIL TO: CHEF, P.O. Box 350, Kenilworth, IL 60043-0350 FAX TO: 847/256-5601. Direct questions to 847/256-9454. This form may also be downloaded from the CHEF web site at www.chefchicago.org. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing, via fax, mail, or e-mail no later than three business days prior to the event to qualify for a full refund. You will be responsible for payment in full if your cancellation is not received at least three business days in advance. Register on-line: http://www.chefchicago.org/opportunities/events/register.asp Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________________________________________ Organization:

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