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 »
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 »
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… Read more »
Let’s chat with Lecturer Gary Brumitt, our go-to guy for finance and accounting, who just earned his PhD. He’ll share how he’s bringing these topics to life in our online asynchronous classes. You received your PhD in May. How has this influenced your approach to creating content for your courses? Although PhD studies are… 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 »
Employer: Eskenazi Health Current position: Quality Improvement Specialist Location: Indianapolis Degree(s): MHA, MPH 2023 Why did you choose your major/program? I decided during my undergraduate years at Butler University that being a healthcare provider was not the path for me, but I knew I still wanted to impact the health of individuals and communities…. Read more »
Employer: Eskenazi Health Current position: Public Affairs Coordinator Location: Indianapolis Degree(s): BA in chemistry, Indiana University, 2022; MHA/MPH in progress Why did you choose your major/program? I was interested in the health management & policy focus and IU Indianapolis has a strong program in that area in a city rich with opportunities in the… Read more »
See what the MHA Student Association was up to during the fall 2023 semester. Social Cohort dinner at Yardhouse – 9/13 Escape Room social event – 10/20 Pins Mechanical Company (duckpin bowling) – 11/30 Professional Development LinkedIn workshop with Kris Schuster – 10/27 Résumé workshop with Executive Women in Healthcare – 11/17 Alumni Engagement… 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 »