Meritus Health Case Competition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Do faculty advisors have to travel with the team?
a. No, but we would encourage faculty advisors to join their team.
2. Which teams come on-site?
a. Eight teams will come on site to present. All eight teams will present on the first day and then the final four teams will present on the second, final day.
3. What types of student teams will the Meritus Case Competition accept?
a. We will accept medical student teams, MPH student teams, MBA student teams, and MHA student teams.
4. How many students can be on one team?
a. We will accept teams of two to four students and strongly encourage at least three student members, but will accept teams of only two members.
5. Is there a registration fee to participate?
a. No, but teams will be required to sponsor their own travel and stay if they attend the first and final rounds of the Case Competition.
6. Will the same presentation be presented for the first round and final rounds?
a. Yes. However, teams will be offered the opportunity to make changes to their presentation for the final round, based on the feedback provided to each of the semi-finalists.
7. What will the day(s) of the competition look like?
a. Teams will have the opportunity to network with Meritus leadership, participate in Quality Improvement rounding, and receive a tour of the facility.
8. Are all teams allowed to watch finalist presentations?
a. Yes.
