Gilles Bernard

Date 11.09.2023
Gilles Bernard

Gilles Bernard

Why I am available as a mentor for the MCI Mentoring Program

I myself found my master thesis topic through the many fruitful exchanges with my mentor. It helped to shape not only my master thesis but also finding my current path to healthcare research and doctoral studies. I likewise hope to assist potential mentees to discover their interests and potential career choices.

My wisdom/my motto

We must protect the individuality of patients from getting lost in the healthcare system

When I look back at my time at MCI...

remember sometimes being overwhelmed by the vast dimension of healthcare. But also content to be able to steer my individual work as well as group projects to the specific direction of my/our liking. Furthermore, it was sometimes tricky to juggle the study load next to all the fun outdoor activities in Innsbruck!

Short Profile
  • Name: Gilles Bernard
  • Alumni of the study program: International Health and Social Management
  • Year of graduation: 2022
  • Expertise: Clinical Ethics, Medical Ethics, Hospital Management, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Academia
  • Current employer: Fachhochschule Gesundheit, (UMIT Tirol)
  • Current job title: Teaching & Research
  • Working language with my Mentee: English / German
Word-Rap
  • My greatest hero/heroine is...
    my dad
  • When I think of MCI, I automatically think of
    Future, career and network focused work
  • My greatest achievement in my life so far has been...
    being satisfied with my work-life balance
  • If I were to compare myself to an animal, I would be a...
    lobster
  • My biggest dream is...
    to one day look back and be satisfied with my path and past choices
  • The book I'm currently reading is entitled...
    Fabian (by Erich Kästner)
  • My favorite vacation spot is...
    Kitesurfing
  • My favorite breakfast is...
    Cigarette & Coffee. Joke... Rather Müsli & fruit
  • My career aspirations as a 5-year-old...
    Jet fighter pilot
  • My colleagues would describe me with the following three words...
    Adventurous, Motivated, Confident