2008-2009 University Scholar Profile
Jackie Selbst
Mentor: Andy Naranjo
Warrington College of Business
"As a medical school candidate, I soon will enter the constantly changing world of medicine and healthcare. Economic markets around the globe fluctuate continuously, and with that, so does the American healthcare system, especially as such a hot topic in political affairs. By studying medical outsourcing around the globe, I hope to discover the economic implications this growing trend has for my future peer physicians domestically and abroad, as well as for insurance companies, patients, and citizens around the world."
Courses of Study
Major
Finance
Minor
Leadership
Research Interests
Biology of the body as well as the effects that common medicine has on it
Awards
- Dean's List, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007
- President's Honor Roll, Fall 2006
- Superior Achievement, Professional Development Programs, College of Business, Spring 2008
Volunteer Service / Organizations
- Florida Leadership Academy Class III Graduate
- Class IV peer mentor
- Class V Advisory Board Member Alpha Epsilon Delta
- UF Concert Band
Hobbies/Activities
All genres of music, jazz and modern dance, baking
Research Description
Medical Outsourcing and Its Effects: A Global Perspective
Costs of medical procedures in America are growing at about five to six times the rate of inflation. Because of this, Americans and some American insurance companies are utilizing much less costly medical procedures in foreign countries, namely India for non-elective procedures and Brazil for cosmetic surgeries. For my honors thesis, I plan to examine the economic effects "medical tourism" has on the various participants in the medical system, both domestically and abroad. I will analyze the costs involved, the flow of participants, and the general industry. From this, I will address country-wide financial implications associated with medical outsourcing.
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