The internship in health administration provides students with an opportunity to gain meaningful and appropriate experience in any of the disciplines within health administration. Students may seek internships in local, state, national, or international organizations in healthcare delivery, payer organizations, policy and management environments, and certain non-profits providing the work of the internship reflects health administration. Internships may be paid or unpaid. The internship is a valuable part of the academic experience because it gives students an opportunity to: 1. apply classroom knowledge and skills, 2. gain valuable work experience that complements the student’s academic program, 3. identify alternative career opportunities, 4. understand expectations for professionals in the field 5. make connections with professionals who might provide letters of recommendation or help with job searches The H380 course provides students with a structure through which to reflect on the experience and gain academic credit. During the course of the semester, students will complete a midterm and final evaluation with their internship supervisor, complete a log of hours and assigned activities, and complete a final reflection video that summarizes learning.
PBHL-H380: Health Services Management Internship
Instructor/Program Director: Keely Floyd knfloyd@iupui.edu
Length:
Semester, Academic Year, Summer
Achievement category:
Internships/Career Development
Compensation:
Hourly Employment, Uncompensated
Additional details:
Credit Bearing, Communicator, Problem Solver, Community Contributor, Off-Campus Component