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I recently met with a Pharmacy intern who will be graduating in May.  He has an interest in Public Health and potentially Healthcare Administration within that realm.  Any ideas as to where would be a good place to point him???  Any organizations or contacts that I could recommend for him? Thanks!  Debbi Lehner, Chief ...

I recently graduated with my BS in Health Service Management. I maintained a 3.82 GPA and I am now pursuing my MPH. I of course have joined ACHE for all the wonderful benefits including networking. I am willing to relocate to get experience. Can anyone suggest what else I should do? I keep hitting a brick wall. I don't mind starting somewhere ...

What steps do I need to take, to get into administration.  I have a BS. in Health Care Administration, MPH, and MBA, I performed my internship in Health Administration, volunteered at 2 seperate hospital, joined Kansas Hospital Association to network.  When I try for management positions, I am told that I am over qualified.  When I ...

Hi I am a graduate student at Saint Xavier University and I will be receiving my certificate in Managed care. I wanted to know what would be a good entry level position in this field and what would be the best company to work for? Also, what are some fields or areas that I can work on to be considered for a position in this field?

Check with the specific department heads in areas you would consider working in.  When I was in NYC - I brought on a number of interns (undergrad and MBA) - all of whom worked out very well.  You are looking to help the leadership that is afraid of tasks left undone due to staffing cuts.  Good luck!   Paul Szklarski, ...