Lindsey Bartley, project coordinator at Riley Hospital for Children, shares her positive experiences with the Fairbanks School of Public Health MHA program. She highlights the program’s flexibility, robust faculty support, practical coursework, and the benefits of its CAHME accreditation for working professionals in the healthcare industry.
Can you describe how the program has met your needs for flexibility and integration with the other parts of your life?
As a full-time working mother of two daughters with complex medical needs, finding a program that offers flexibility was a “must” for me and my family. The Fairbanks School of Public Health MHA program has allowed me the ability to work towards my professional goals of earning a MHA, while also caring for my children with special needs and maintain full-time employment.
Tell us about the support you receive from MHA faculty.
The faculty I’ve encountered at FSPH have offered great support for both me as an individual and as a student. Even before program admission, MHA program director, Dr. Antionette Smith Epps, provided much guidance and support in helping me to make my decision to enter the program; answering my many questions about balancing school, work and family life. I have also found the professors to be very flexible in their office hours to align with working professionals’ busy schedules.
Have you found the knowledge, skills and abilities learned so far to be useful in your professional journey? If so, could you speak about a specific instance?
I have found the courses completed thus far to provide practical applications which I utilize in my current role as a project coordinator at Riley Hospital for Children. Specifically, I found the Management of Individual and Group Behavior course impactful in understanding the ways in which we approach and interact with diverse groups of individuals. This course has helped me develop my leadership abilities and understand how leaders must continue to enhance and modify their leadership skills in an ever-changing healthcare climate.
Would you recommend the FSPH online MHA program to other working professionals? Why?
Absolutely. First off, it’s the only CAHME accredited school in the state of Indiana! Outside of this very important accreditation, asynchronous scheduling allows working professionals such as myself to continue their education in a flexible setting. Finally, I thoroughly have enjoyed learning alongside other working professionals in the healthcare industry. Sharing our diverse experiences and viewpoints have created an environment that fosters unique and robust discussions.
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