AHRMM Student Case Competitions
AHRMM Student Case Competitions bring classroom learning to life through immersive, hands-on experiences that challenge student teams to solve real-world healthcare supply chain problems. Backed by AHRMM, these chapter-led competitions help participants apply their knowledge, build practical skills and connect with industry professionals while exploring potential career pathways.
Whether you're a student exploring career opportunities, a young professional expanding your skills or a faculty member supporting applied learning, AHRMM Student Case Competitions offer a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between education and industry. Make meaningful connections, gain firsthand insight into the healthcare supply chain profession and discover how innovative thinking can help shape its future.
Participants will gain:
- Resume-ready experience
- Greater confidence in presenting ideas and solving complex challenges
- Connections with industry professionals and potential employers
- Opportunities for recognition and prizes for top-performing teams
Your next solution could make a real impact across the healthcare supply chain. Explore upcoming events and learn how to get involved!
Upcoming & Recent Competitions
Student Case Competitions in Action
Interested in Hosting a Competition?
If you're interested in organizing a chapter-led student case competition or would like more information, contact Ed Hisscock at ehisscock@aha.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Undergraduate students from invited schools. Students can only compete once.
Up to four students.
Generally, one team per school. Team limits may vary by chapter.
Faculty advisors accompany the team but provide no case assistance. Students can use books, online resources, and other non-human references. Specific activities may be planned for advisors during the event.
Approximately four weeks before the competition.
A laptop and projector are provided in the competition rooms. Teams should bring printed materials as printers may not be available. Presentations must be saved on a USB drive.
- Networking with students, faculty, healthcare supply chain practitioners and professionals
- Recruiting and interview opportunities
- Solving real-world supply chain cases
- Enhancing presentation skills
Tentative Agenda
*Subject to change by chapter.
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Host Presentation (University representative)
- Overview of Competition Logistics & Judge Introductions
- Audience Participation Guidelines (if applicable; may include polling or interactive tools)
Team Presentations
- Break while Team 1 sets up (approx. 15 min)
- Team 1 Presentation (~20 min)
- Judges’ Q&A (~10 min)
- Break while Team 2 sets up and judges take notes (~10 min)
- Repeat for remaining teams
- Lunch break integrated (depending on number of teams)
Sponsor Segments
- Sponsor presentations may be integrated into breaks
- Optional panel discussion or networking session while judges deliberate
Awards & Closing
- Judges and prize sponsor(s) announce winners
- Closing comments from AHRMM and university representatives
- Adjourn
Combination of supply chain experts and professors.
Judges may offer feedback after each presentation.
Business casual is expected. Business professional is also acceptable. Teams can wear logo-embroidered shirts to show school pride, but t-shirts are not recommended.