Host an SEP Intern
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012 SEP SEASON IS NOW OPEN. SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS.
"Health care executives should take advantage of programs like the Institute's Summer Enrichment Program, which is an excellent pipeline for developing diverse talent. The interns are highly qualified future health care leaders who bring their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to their host sites and can tackle meaningful work, during their stay."
Todd Hallmark, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer, Choctaw National Health Services Authority
In "Bridges" Fall, 2011, Vol. XXI, Issue 4
Your organization can host an intern through the Institute’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), which places promising, young, graduate students in internships at your hospital or medical center. The SEP affords these student a unique, immersive internship directly in a hospital setting, at the same time it allows your organization access to up-and-coming diverse talent in the health management field.
The SEP is open to all first and second year health management graduate students, who are currently enrolled in a nationally accredited graduate school. This 10 - 12 week paid summer internship provides participants with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a health care management environment. Under the guidance of onsite mentors, known as "preceptors", students tackle management issues facing healthcare executives and experience hospital administration, first-hand. Additionally, each student also completes a summer-long "special project", intended to use their time and talents directed towards a project that could have a lasting positive effect on your organization.
Since 1994, more than 500 interns have successfully completed the program. Approximately 1/4 of SEP interns are offered permanent, full-time, post-grad work at the hospitals or medical centers. The cost of hosting an SEP intern is also significantly less than an extensive employment search for qualified MHA candidates for open job positions.
The Institute’s SEP partners include the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE).
The SEP can provide your organization with a unique opportunity to mentor tomorrow’s health care leaders today while you increase diversity in the ranks of health care management.
For a concise breakdown of the SEP, please read the "2012 SEP Host Site Fact Sheet" by clicking here. For a general overview of the Summer Enrichment Program, consider the "SEP Introductory Brochure", which can be viewed by clicking here.
To Register as a Host Site for the Summer Enrichment Program, click here. (Note: There is no cost for registering for the program. You will not be invoiced for any fees until you have selected an intern.)
1.) Where it says, "Enter your Organization:" enter idhm2012interns.
2.) Enter your information. (Note: Be sure to fill out the grey "Host Site Section". Skip the blue "Student Section".)
3.) Once you have completed the registration, you will receive an email with your Profile Id. Hang onto that. You'll need that to login, update your profile and search for interns.
4.) Download and review the Manual for Host Sites. (Your guide to administrating the SEP for your host site.) Download and review the Preceptors Guide. (Enhanced instruction for your onsite preceptor.)
5.) Email Education Specialist, Chris O. Biddle at cbiddle@aha.org to connect with any further instructions for participating in the Summer Enrichment Program.
If you have any questions, email Mr. Biddle at the above address and he will assist you.
If you are interested in hosting an SEP intern, please e-mail Education Specialist, Chris O. Biddle at cbiddle@aha.org or call him at 312.422.2658 to enroll your organization, today!
Updated: Nov. 28, 2011