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UAB’s Advanced Healthcare Leadership Education

Blends Excellence with Convenience

For more than 50 years, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department thing that will help those I work with and those we ultimately work for – our patients.”
of Health Services Administration (HSA) has developed leaders to shape health care. In Many UAB programs include an integrative capstone project where a student works for
fact, 1 in 3 HSA alumni has served in a C-Suite position. multiple semesters to solve a complex healthcare problem that could be a challenge they
Maybe even more impressive, is the number of C-Suite and other rising leaders who are facing at work. This is a distinct opportunity for students to apply what they are learn-
choose UAB for advanced education in healthcare leadership, quality, and informatics. ing in class, collaborate with classmates, and showcase their leadership and problem solv-
“Look at any of our executive program cohorts and you will see that 75 percent of the ing abilities in their own organizations.
students are vice presidents and up, bringing together years of work experience as clini- “My capstone project resulted in a true quality improvement for our Emergency
cians and administrators. Practicing healthcare leaders choose UAB to learn from our Department,” said Kathy Monroe, M.D., Medical Director, Children’s of Alabama
world-class faculty and from each other,” said Christy Harris Lemak, Ph.D., Chair, UAB Emergency Department and UAB HQS alumnus. “The skills I gained during the program
Department of Health Services Administration. were instrumental in getting this project to success.”
UAB’s advanced leadership education approach provides continuity and a strong net- Thomas R. Hunt, III, DSc, M.D., whose UAB executive doctoral dissertation looked at
work for students who come from diverse professional backgrounds. It also develops a patient care outcomes related to nurse Magnet designation, agrees with Monroe and
closeness and comfort level among classmates that continues beyond the program. believes an advanced education is critical for anyone who wishes to make a difference at
“Perhaps the most valuable take away for me is that senior level executives need a safe the highest levels.
place to learn, grow and build relationships with others, from a wide variety of sectors,” “The DSc credentials allow me as a physician to be considered for administrative health
said UAB HSA alumnus Virginia Razo, DSc, CEO, Curry Health Network. “You get all of system posts,” said Hunt, Chair, Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery at
that and more as an executive student at UAB.” Baylor College of Medicine. “These same credentials allow my voice to be heard around
In the rapidly changing world of health care, people need a program that is smart the board table.”
enough to adapt, nimble enough to adjust, and futuristic enough to advance as the envi- The UAB Health Services Administration’s advanced education programs include:
ronment evolves. • Masters in Health Administration (uab.edu/EMSHA)
UAB HSA offers five programs designed for those who wish to lead in today’s dynamic - Preparing clinicians and administrators for senior management.
healthcare system. Each offers a unique and engaging learning experience where students • Masters or Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics (uab.edu/HI)
do not have to quit their job or relocate their family in order to enhance their career oppor- - Online core/track model of Data Analytics or User Experience.
tunities. • Masters or Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality & Safety (uab.edu/HQS)
Some of the courses are offered in a unique blended method (offered online with only - Completely online programs offering multi-disciplinary perspectives on best practices.
a few campus visits required each year), while others are completed totally online. Either • Executive Doctor of Science (DSc) for healthcare leaders
way, each program combines excellence with convenience for working healthcare leaders. (uab.edu/EXECDOC)
Deborah Grimes, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President, Quality / Chief - Sharing diverse experiences, learning and developing together,
Compliance Officer, UAB Hospital, has an RN, a JD and several certifications so she is no exchanging ideas that move the industry forward
stranger to continued education. When she decided to earn her Master’s degree in health- • Masters in Healthcare Simulation (uab.edu/SIM)
care quality and safety, she chose UAB HSA because of the caliber of everyone involved. - Creating leaders where all healthcare disciplines intersect to
“I learned so much that enhanced my knowledge about evidence-based practice on how improve outcomes.
healthcare quality is defined, measured and improved,” said Grimes. “Overall, it strength-
ened the emphasis of cultivating a culture of excellence in patient safety and that is some- To learn more and advance your career, please contact Ashleigh Allgood
at aallgood@uab.edu or (205) 934-3529. Ashleigh Allgood

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