Friday, October 25, 2024
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in more than 70 medical and health fields, has named the at The at Fort Worth鈥檚 as one of the and online and campus programs in 魅影直播. The College of Public Health鈥檚 MHA program is
ranked as fourth best this year.
EduMed.org connects students with expert-driven information about education, training and financial aid opportunities in health care and medical support.
鈥淪ince 2012, our data science team has created annual rankings that highlight the nation鈥檚 top programs in these critical fields. This year, we鈥檝e taken a step forward and put a greater emphasis on student outcomes and academic quality,鈥� said Wes Harris, EduMed co-founder.
鈥淲ith that,鈥� he added, 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to share that The University of North 魅影直播 Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been recognized as one of this year鈥檚 best institutions for students seeking a combination of quality and affordability, with strong campus and online learning components.鈥�
贬厂颁鈥檚 is designed to help students grow as leaders affecting meaningful change, to impact health systems and outcomes, and to advance the health of communities. Created for early career and working professionals, 贬厂颁鈥檚 helps students advance their training while boosting their career trajectory. In addition to 贬厂颁鈥檚 full-time MHA cohort program, the MHA part-time online option allow students with at least two years of health care experience to balance education, career and life鈥檚 demands.
An MHA is one of the most popular and highly regarded paths to qualify for advanced managerial roles in the medical field. 100% of 贬厂颁鈥檚 MHA students are employed or continue their education in the field following graduation. HSC graduates excel in various professional roles that include executive management, project management, implementation leadership, consulting, operations, analyst positions (quality, financial, other) and more.
贬厂颁鈥檚 MHA program is accredited by the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, the benchmark for both students and employers that ensures students are well prepared to lead in health care management. CAHME is the only organization recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation to grant accreditation to graduate programs in health care management.
鈥湵岢О溻�檚 MHA program is designed to prepare practicing and aspiring health care professionals and leaders to influence change and improve quality across the care continuum,鈥� said Barton Gill, MHA, chair of Health Administration & Health Policy. 鈥淲e transform lives, organizations and communities through health care leadership education and scholarship.鈥�
Dr. Catherine Sembajwe-Reeves, MHA program director, said that she sees the success of 贬厂颁鈥檚 MHA program as 鈥渢ruly a team effort.鈥�
鈥淥ur dedicated full-time and adjunct faculty are passionate about sharing their real-world experiences and constantly finding new, innovative ways to engage students in meaningful learning,鈥� she noted.
鈥淎t the heart of our program are our students, whose diverse backgrounds and experiences weave together a rich tapestry of perspectives. This diversity not only strengthens the classroom environment but also fosters a dynamic, collaborative community that prepares students to thrive in the ever-evolving field of health care administration.鈥�
Dr. Shafik Dharamsi, dean, said he also attributes a great deal of the MHA program鈥檚 success to the College of Public Health鈥檚 mission as a 鈥渟ocially accountable, community-centered and globally relevant college, dedicated to the prevention of disease and harm, elimination of health disparities and the promotion of health and equity at home and around the world.鈥�
鈥淭hrough our strategic plan 鈥� 鈥� we are focused on transforming lives and communities through health care leadership, education and scholarship, and our online MHA program is one of the ways we help students prepare to lead the public health and health care workforce of the future.鈥�
In addition to 贬厂颁鈥檚 curriculum, the School of Public Health places a strong emphasis on providing students with outside opportunities and practice experiences within health organizations and related agencies, Dharamsi noted.
From - On Campus by Sally Crocker