Healthcare Management Internships
Get healthcare management experience in an internship program.
Build Your Healthcare Management Résumé
According to the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), more and more employers have begun to require master's degrees for positions that previously required a bachelor's. And many master's-level training programs include supervised internships as part of their curriculum.
Your college or university will more than likely provide career placement services, including internships and post-graduate placement services, along with counseling assistance to help you apply for and get an internship. In fact, choosing a school with a job placement program should be a top consideration when you research healthcare management colleges.
Along with college job placement services, other resources for finding healthcare management internships include the following professional associations:
- LeadingAge (formerly the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging)
- American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
- American Hospital Association (AHA)
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
Obtaining an Internship
The process for obtaining a healthcare management internship will vary by school. In general, though, you can expect to carry out these steps in your internship quest:
- Decide on the type of organization where you would like to intern
- Set up interviews with potential internship organizations and supervisory instructors
- Upon acceptance, get any necessary approval from college program leaders
- Coordinate dates for the internship with your supervisory instructor
What to Expect During Your Healthcare Management Internship
A healthcare management internship can take on many forms, depending on the employer. Of course, the overall goal is to gain experience in a wide variety of healthcare management divisions, particularly those that interest you most.
During your healthcare management internship, you can expect to perform tasks such as the following:
- Work on communications, marketing, administrative, research and other projects that pertain to both your healthcare management interests and the organization's current needs
- Stay in contact with your supervisory instructor regarding internship tasks and healthcare management coursework
- Self-manage work projects based on classroom performance and instructor's input
- Complete a final project that pertains to the internship experience
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