Welcome to the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals

Connecting young health care policy professionals with industry experts, like-minded individuals, and the Washington, D.C. health policy community.

Welcome to the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals

Connecting young health care policy professionals with industry experts, like-minded individuals, and the Washington, D.C. health policy community.

Welcome to the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals

Connecting young health care policy professionals with industry experts, like-minded individuals, and the Washington, D.C. health policy community.

Who We Are

SHPYP is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 non-profit run by young health policy professionals volunteering on behalf of our young health policy professionals community. Founded in 2006, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of young professionals interested in the health, health care, and health policy fields.

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Building a supportive community of the next generation of health policy experts and leaders through:

  • Forging meaningful and long-term professional networks through regular happy hours, community service events, trivia, small-group dinner discussions, online community, and more
  • Facilitating workshops for professional development in key competencies
  • Convening conversations with and providing access to senior policy leaders and experts to enable a deeper examination of policy topics
  • Offering opportunities for volunteer leadership and nonprofit management

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Events

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Monday, dec 4, 2023

Holiday Party

The Society of Health Policy Young Professionals cordially invites you to our holiday party on December 4th for an evening of celebration and networking. We will be gathering at The Hamilton restaurant on 14th street in the Loft beginning at 6:30pm. Come join us for SHPYP swag, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres!

This event is for SHPYP members only. Register here on our website. Please only register for one ticket.

Wednesday, nov 1, 2023

Advisory Board Dinner

Join us for an evening of conversation with some of the most well-known and experienced health policy professionals in D.C. Given the small group nature of these dinners, you will have the opportunity to get to know our Advisory Board members, ask all of your health policy questions, and get personalized professional development advice. One Advisory Board Member hosts a dinner each month throughout the year.

Tim Dube, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), will host November’s Advisory Board DinnerTim has a deep history of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology policy issues and represents PCMA before federal regulators in HHS and other Departments.

Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023

Health Policy Trivia

Summer is coming to an end, everyone is heading back to town, and health policy excitement is ramping back up! We can’t wait to reconnect with you at a SHPYP happy hour co-hosted with Health Affairs on September 19th at The Admiral.

Join the SHPYP community and our Health Affairs friends in kicking off a busy and action-packed Fall! This is a great opportunity to bring your colleagues and friends! The event will take place from 6-8 PM. We can’t wait to see you there!