Health Sciences
Management Internship:
Launching Careers
AHS 481
Jerry “Mickey” Trimm, PhD, FHIMSS
Departments & Programs
• Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
– Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate
– Clinical Laboratory Sciences, M.S. in
– Cytotechnology, B.S. in
– Medical Technology, B.S. in
– Nuclear Medicine Technology, B.S. in
– Nurse Anesthesia, M.N.A
– Radiation Therapy, B.S. in Radiologic Sciences
– Radiography, B.S. in Radiologic Sciences
– Respiratory Therapy , B.S. in
– Surgical Physician Assistant, M.S.P.A.S. in
• Health Services Administration
– Administration-Health Services, D.Sc. in (Executive
Program)
– Administration-Health Services, Ph.D. in
– Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS)
– Health Administration, M.S. in (Executive Program)
– Health Administration, M.S. in (Residential Program)
– Health Informatics, M.S. in
– Health Information Management, B.S. in
• Nutritional Sciences
– Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition
– Dietetic Internship, Graduate Certificate
– Clinical Nutrition, M.S. in
– Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. in
• Occupational Therapy
– Occupational Therapy , M.S. in
– Low Vision Rehabilitation Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
• Physical Therapy
– Physical Therapy , D.P.T. in
– Physical Therapy, D.Sc.P.T. in
• SHP Honors Program
UAB Department of Health
Services Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information
Management
• Masters in Health Services Administration
• Masters in Healthcare Informatics
• Ph.D. in Administration - Health Services
• D.Sc. in Administration – Health Services
PURPOSE & GOALS of the
Management Internship
• To expose the student to a Real-Life, Real-
Time Healthcare Environment.
• To allow the student to associate the class
work and textbook with actual healthcare work
situations.
• To work with a healthcare manager to observe
how healthcare decisions are actually made.
• To experience the day-to-day routine of the healthcare environment.
• To observe and understand the various
organizational components and how they relate.
• To provide the student with an opportunity to be responsible for management/planning/policy activities.
• To give the student an opportunity to develop a relationship with an executive mentor.
• To continue developing skills related to:
– Problem Solving,
– Supervisory and Management functions,
– Customer Satisfaction and Quality.
• To increase the student’s exposure to possible career opportunities and prepare the students for their first job.
• To have some fun.
Where Do We Place the Student?
• What are their career goals?
• What area of healthcare are you interested in?
– Hospital,
– Nursing Homes or Long-Term Care,
– Clinics and Physician Office,
– Other Venues.
• Is there a location preference?
RESOURCES
• List of Internship Facilities
• Faculty
• Personal Contacts
• Newspaper Articles
PROCESS:Make Contact with Potential Internship
Organization
• Submit an Application for Approval of Internship
to Program Director.
• Program Director will provide contact info.
• Student sends a cover letter and resume.
• Follow up with a phone call.
• Student is processed just like an employee.
• Program Director is notified of situation and
problems.
TIME FRAME
• Internships run each semester.
• Process begins the semester before the
Internship class.
• Should have plans solidified by end of
term.
EXPECTATIONS
• Spend a Total of 240 hours for the semester onsite. (120 hours for Clinical students).
• Prepare an Internship Project Paper (12-15 pages).
• Present a PowerPoint Presentation at the end of the Semester.
• Successfully pass the Exit Exam.
• Act in a professional manner throughout the internship period.
The Key to Success
with the Internship Is:
Developing a Positive Relationship
with the Preceptor.
THE EXPERIENCE
• Management Experience
• Technical Experience
• Project Management Experience
• Cultural Experience
Future Development of the
Internship
• Reinforce and assess one or more ethical
issues related to healthcare management.
• Use Career Services resources more
effectively.
• Continue to build our bank of internship
sites.
• Monitor more closely the placement of the
students and impact of the internship on the
first jobs.
QUESTIONS?