When Sandeep Samra began her undergraduate studies at Indiana University Indianapolis, she was drawn to the world of healthcare, initially imagining herself in a clinical role, providing bedside care. However, as she completed various internships, she discovered a deeper passion for the work happening behind the scenes—the strategies and decisions that directly impact patient… Read more »
Grace Hicks, a driven and passionate student from Plainfield, Indiana, is making strides in the field of public health as she pursues her major in epidemiology with a minor in health administration. Set to graduate in May 2025 from the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health, Hicks’s path to discovering her true calling in… Read more »
Sara Malott, physician practice operations director at Henry Community Health, shares how the FSPH online MHA program’s flexibility and real-world applications allow her to balance her full-time job, studies, and personal commitments. Can you describe how the program has met your needs for flexibility and integration with other parts of your life? Living and… Read more »
Visiting Lecturer Jeff Byrum discusses his coaching services and the rolling out of an expanded set of activities for both residential and online MHA students this upcoming fall. How has your experience in providing coaching services to master’s students influenced the development of new activities for the MHA program? It helped open my eyes… Read more »
We are excited to announce some new updates to our Master of Health Administration (MHA) program that will allow students more flexibility in navigating their learning experience. Effective fall 2024, students will have the option of pursuing an in-person/hybrid experience (traditional 16-week semesters) or accelerated 8-week, 100% asynchronous sessions online. The in-person and online… Read more »
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Desmond Rader Employer: IU Health Current position: Strategic sourcing contract specialist, supply chain Location: Plainfield, IN Degree(s): BA, Political Science, 2021; MHA, 2023 Why did… Read more »
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Max Rios Employer: Point Comfort Underwriters Current position: Provider Relations & Compliance Specialist Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): MHA – IUPUI, 2020 Why did you choose… Read more »
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Matthew Lyman Employer: Elevance Health Current position: Business Change Director Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): Master of Health Administration, Indiana University, 2019 Why did you choose… Read more »
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Kalob Gossett Employer: Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center Current position: Project Manager and Research Coordinator Location: Chicago, IL Degree(s): Master of Health Administration, IUPUI,… Read more »
When Master of Health Administration student Leslee Milby was young, she was often told she could become a doctor, nurse, lawyer, teacher, or police officer when she grew up. So, when it came time to select a major as she entered college, Milby chose biology-chemistry so that she could go to medical school after graduation…. Read more »