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Regarding FAU's College Of Business Cleveland Clinic

Florida
From my first interac- educational backgrounds. broad exposure and specialized capabili-
tion with the Florida Collegiality and sup- ties. Accountability, as an attribute of the
Atlantic University (FAU) porting one another is the faculty and staff, is consistently demon- Designated a
College of Business, I am norm. The ready availabil- strated on a daily basis. Students observe
continuously impressed ity of the staff to guide and and learn the value of interdependence, Statutory
with the caliber, quality, assist students is indu- bonding, and trust as applicable to their
and connection it pro- bitably a hallmark of the cohorts and the industry.
motes for students, alum- College and further repre- The FAU MHA curriculum transcends Teaching
ni, faculty, and members of sents its forthrightness in textbooks and didactics and provides a
the industry and beyond. carrying out its mission of real-world approach to succeeding in the Hospital by
My experience started fostering growth for each healthcare realm. I am persuaded that
when I was asked to be a student. FAU’s College of Business has raised and
guest speaker in 2016 for Given that these stu- set the bar for the tone and mark of edu- AHCA
undergraduate and gradu- BY SAMUEL LIN, MD, dents are working profes- cational excellence and provides the abil-
ate classes. PHD, MBA, MPA, MS sionals, the manner in ity to attain greatness for future leaders Cleveland Clinic Florida is pleased
To this moment, I which they are respected in the business of health and manage- to announce that it has been desig-
remember when I was by the College administra- ment. nated a Statutory Teaching Hospital
introduced to the senior leadership tion and faculty bears great observation by the Florida Agency for Health
teams and how they graciously wel- and is a reflection of the true dedication For more information on Florida Atlantic Care Administration (AHCA).
comed me as a part of their family. The of each student’s success. From the sever- University’s 15-month Executive Master of The Statutory Teaching Hospital
journey with FAU continues today as I al Open Houses hosted each month to Health Administration program, visit designation is granted to all hospitals
am now an adjunct professor teaching the first day of a cohort’s first class, stu- business.fau.edu/emha or call with at least 100 or more full-time
courses in the College’s Executive Master dents are truly welcomed and individual- (561) 297-6000. resident physicians in seven or more
of Health Administration (EMHA) pro- ly provided every assistance to ensure graduate medical education programs
gram, where I am part of the second guaranteed advancement in the accredited by the Accreditation
cohort of graduate EMHA students. Program—a testament of the commit- Samuel Lin, MD, PhD, MBA, MPA, MS, is Council for Graduate Medical
Through the collective experiences I ment to ensure the next generation of a Retired Admiral, Assistant Surgeon Education (ACGME) or the council
have had thus far, I am thoroughly con- great health administrators and business General and Deputy Assistant Secretary in on Postdoctoral Training of the
vinced and moved with the integrity and leaders. the U.S. Department of Health and Human American Osteopathic Association.
intent of the College’s leadership and Two areas are representative of the pro- Services. Upon retirement from the We are proud of achieving this des-
astute faculty. While there are many gram’s dynamic environment: (a) Services, he was Executive Director of ignation which speaks to the breadth,
other EMHA Programs across the coun- Leadership and (b) Accountability. In Federal Medical Affairs, for the former depth and quality of our graduate
try, I believe this College’s endeavor is both these arenas, professors serve as Upjohn Company. He has been a medical medical education programs,” said
unique and exemplary because of the "models and mentors,” where they advo- affairs consultant since 2000 and currently Eric Weiss, M.D., Chief Academic
honest commitment and seasoned versa- cate a team approach to training stu- serves as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Officer and Board Certified Colorectal
tility of its administrators and faculty dents. Lessons are taught in a coopera- Atlantic University’s College of Business. Surgeon. “Cleveland Clinic Florida is
who come from diverse and exceptional tive and coordinated manner ensuring at the forefront of training the next
generation of physicians and is com-
mitted to improving the quality of
healthcare for patients in South
Florida, the U.S. and worldwide.
FAU Online Graduate Business, Nursing has 114 residents and fellows in 11
Cleveland Clinic Florida currently
and Education Programs Ranked in 2018 ACGME accredited programs.
ACGME programs include cardiology,
colorectal surgery, gastroenterology,
‘U.S. News & World Report’ geriatrics, internal medicine, nephrol-
ogy, neurology, plastic surgery, pul-
monary disease, general surgery and
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and College of Education are listed in
the 2018 U.S. News & World Report national rankings for “Best Online Graduate Programs.” anesthesiology.
Statutory Teaching hospitals benefit
FAU’s College of Business climbed from the No. 100 spot in 2017 to the No. 42 spot in 2018 for the “Best Online MBA
Programs,” and is ranked No. 43 for the 2018 “Best Online Business Programs – Non MBA.” FAU’s College of Nursing is ranked patients as the academic environment
No. 39 for the “2018 Best Online Nursing Programs” and is the top ranked program within the Florida State University System. encourages physicians to seek inno-
FAU’s College of Education is ranked No. 83 for the 2018 “Best Online Education Programs,” a significant jump from No. 193 vative solutions to patients’ medical
in 2017. problems. Attending physicians must
stay on top of the latest medical
“The national recognition that we have received from the 2018 U.S. News & World Report national rankings is a testament to
our outstanding graduate online business, nursing and education programs offered at Florida Atlantic University,” said Daniel developments in order to teach med-
Gropper, Ph.D., dean of FAU's College of Business. “I am delighted to share this recognition with my colleagues in the College ical students, residents, student nurs-
of Nursing and College of Education and applaud the faculty and staff in the College of Business for developing and delivering es and allied health professionals.
Studies show that patients treated at
top-notch graduate online business programs.” academic medical centers have better
The 2018 Best Online Programs methodologies are based on a number of factors, including student engagement, faculty cre-
dentials and student services and technology. Only degree-granting programs at regionally accredited institutions that are offered outcomes.
predominantly online were considered.

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