Health Administration Student Program

The Children's Hospital is committed to providing educational opportunities to health administration students. Our Health Administration Student Program is designed to:

• Assist graduate students in applying what they have learned in the classroom to a healthcare organization.
• Provide students with an introduction to the daily activities of an organization from the perspective of top management.
• Enhance the students’ understanding of the healthcare industry, the organization’s strategy and distinctive competencies.
• Allow the students to analyze the decision-making process at different levels of the organization

Administrative Fellowship

The Administrative Fellowship is a year-long program in which the student gains valuable exposure to system and departmental operations through participation in an extensive assortment of rotations, projects, meetings and other professional experiences. The fellowship follows the standards set by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

The administrative fellowship offers an opportunity to learn about the organizational structure, philosophy, values and mission of The Children's Hospital. The rotation schedule and the projects will be customized toward the fellow’s interests and the needs of the senior-level management team. The fellow will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

MHA, MBA or MPH with emphasis in healthcare management from an accredited graduate program. We will consider candidates who are nearing the completion of a MHA or MBA program.

Application

The Children's Hospital is currently accepting applications for the Administrative Fellowship position beginning in July 2009. The Administrative Fellowship is compensated, and one fellow will be chosen per year. The application deadline is October 31, 2008.

Application materials should include (please send all materials in one packet):

• A resume
• Personal statement explaining applicant’s career goals, the specific goals the applicant would like to accomplish during his or her fellowship, and the applicants professional values
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one academic and one professional)
• Graduate transcripts (if you have not completed your MHA/MBA/MPH program, please include a list of classes still to be fulfilled)

Fellowship application information (.pdf)

Contact Us

For more information about the Health Administration Student Program, please contact Susan E. Smith.