About our Program

The Administrative Residency Program is a 12-week summer program designed for individuals seeking to prepare for a career in Healthcare Management and to assume leadership positions in the healthcare delivery system. The program is open to students who are currently enrolled in an accredited Master's program in Health Administration, Business Administration, or Public Health.

The purpose of the residency is to provide an introduction to the daily activities of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons from the perspective of top management.

Whenever possible, the residency is tailored to the interests and professional needs of the student, taking into account previous experience and areas of interest. It is structured to provide experiential learning in an academic medical center environment within a clinical, basic science department or Institute / Center for varying lengths of time over a 12-week period.

Objectives

The objectives of the residency include the following:

1. To observe and study the role, function, and style of top management individuals
2. To understand the goals and planning process of the organization and how they are determined, and to understand the priorities of the organization and how and why they were selected
3. To analyze the decision-making process at different levels of the organization
4. To understand the dynamics of relationships between various stakeholders
5. To obtain an understanding of the operational effectiveness of the organization
6. To enhance the student's understanding of the healthcare industry, the organization's strategy, and distinctive competencies
7. To provide an environment to enhance their understanding of, and the controlled application and testing of skills, theories, and concepts presented during the academic year
8. To strengthen the student's judgment, decisiveness, and related administrative skills in a healthcare environment
9. To provide a basis for developing a code of ethics, philosophy, and a dedication to high ideals and standards of healthcare management
10. To provide an opportunity to evaluate the student in relation to his/her needs for professional development and potential for a career in healthcare management.

Structure of the Residency

Financial Arrangements

The residency is expected to run for 12 weeks from June 3, 2024, through August 23, 2024. Arrangements for the entire summer schedule will be developed between the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and the Resident.

The Administrative Resident will be paid the minimum rate for an Administrative Officer grade 103 twice monthly, once on the 15th of each month and again on the last day of the month for the duration of the program.