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University of Miami Welcomes First Master

in Health Administration Class

With a world-class facul- based on an MBA curricu- director of the School’s Center for Health Studies Simulation Hospital, and team
ty, flexible curriculum and lum with health care-spe- Sector Management and Policy. up to prepare a consulting report for the
real-world learning and cific classes and electives. “When I enrolled in UM’s MHA pro- Commission of Accreditation of Health -
consulting opportunities, Classes are held days, gram, I didn’t know that Dr. Shalala care Management Education (CAHME),
the University of Miami evenings and Saturdays would be one of our professors,” said whose board is meeting on the UM cam-
School of Business Admin - with convenient schedul- Teodora Maftei, who recently graduated pus in November.
istration’s new specialized ing for working profession- from the University of Pennsylvania with “Our students will review the land-
Master in Health Admin - als. a degree in the biological basis of behav- scape of health care higher education and
istration (MHA) program is “Our students can earn ior. “Professor Shalala gave us insights present their findings to CAHME,”
already drawing rave an MHA in just over a year, into current federal healthcare policies Mortensen said. “It’s one of the many
reviews from students. or progress at a slower along with a behind-the-scenes look at exciting real-world learning opportuni-
“I’m learning so much pace,” Mortensen said. the crafting of the HIPAA (the Health ties we provide for our MHA students.”
about healthcare adminis- “The curriculum has room Information Portability and Account - For Saltzman, the MHA program has
tration in our first class- Karoline Mortensen for electives, such as a ability Act of 1996). It’s been an amazing already provided new information he can
es,” said Benjamin Saltz - course on entrepreneur- experience.” take back to his work at UHealth. “I can
man, a financial analyst for UHealth – ship, so the program can be customized Maftei, who plans a career in health sit down with my vice chair and give him
University of Miami Health System. “I for individual’s career goals.” Students care administration, said she also benefit- more ideas for benefiting our clinics,” he
couldn’t have asked for a better pro- also have options for an internship expe- ed from an introductory class on infor- said. “I’m building my professional skills
gram.” rience in varied geographic locations or mation technology. “It’s given me a while learning insurance, quality of care
Saltzman is one of the 22 graduate stu- with their current employer in a different greater understanding of the importance and community health. This program
dents in the school’s new MHA program, department. of IT in modernizing and improving the offers so much more than I could read in
which is offered in addition to UM’s long- Former U.S. Secretary for Health and nation’s health care system,” she said. a book.”
standing Executive MBA in Health Sector Human Services and former University UM School of Business Dean John A.
Management and Policy program at the of Miami President Donna Shalala, now a Quelch, who has focused his research at For more information on the University of
UM School of Business. professor of health sector management Harvard Business School on the connec- Miami Masters in Health Administration
Karoline Mortensen, associate profes- and policy, is teaching MHA students this tions between business and healthcare, is and Executive MBA in Health Sector
sor of health sector management and fall, along with Mortensen and Steven G. presenting one of his case studies to the Management and Policy programs, call
policy, says the school’s new graduate- Ullmann, chair and professor of health class this fall. Students will also tour the (305) 284-2510 or email mba@miami.edu.
level health administration program is sector management and policy, and new School of Nursing and Health

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(305) 821-3333

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees.

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