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Why Earn
Kaydance Hope Hired

as New Director of Graduate An Executive MHA?

Medical Education at Healthcare has become an exceedingly complicated
and costly industry, with approximately 18.2% of the
Broward Health Medical Center GDP being spent in this arena (Statista, 2019). In order
to deal with the challenges faced by healthcare entities,
leaders must have expertise in the numerous aspects of
Kaydance Hope has been named Director of guiding complex organizations on a path to success and
Graduate Medical Education (GME) at Broward longevity. The skills required to provide executive lead-
Health Medical Center. As the GME director, she will ership come from an individual’s talents, work experi-
oversee program leadership and the quality of educa- ence, and education.
tional services provided to all medical students, In today’s environment, earning advanced degrees has
interns, residents, fellows and medical staff. Hope is become an expectation for healthcare professionals. A
also responsible for ensuring the residency program’s Masters of Health Administration (MHA) has become
compliance with regulatory agencies and standards, the standard for business leaders within the industry.
and assisting in the development of initiatives for fac- This correlates to the ever-growing educational stan- BY ALAN S. WHITEMAN,
ulty recruitment and retention. dards for clinical professionals who find their chosen MBA, PH.D., LIFE
Hope has more than 25 years of experience in professions have advanced from technical training to FACMPE
healthcare, beginning her career with the United Kaydance Hope bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and now doctoral
States Army. Prior to joining Broward Health, Hope studies.
most recently held the position of program manager of Individuals who enroll in graduate studies, such as in Florida Atlantic University’s
clinical education for CHRISTUS Health System. She has also served as GME Executive Master’s in Health Admin istration, set themselves apart by making the
accreditation coordinator for Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas, training commitment to grow their knowledge base and demonstrate their dedication to the
and operations sergeant for the 19th Regiment and safety officer of the Texas profession. This course of study also demonstrates a commitment to participating in
State Guard, and education coordinator and training administrator for the helping others and striving for the delivery of quality healthcare to the American pub-
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Department of Plastic lic.
Surgery in Dallas. The benefits of an advanced degree are enhanced self-esteem, professional recogni-
Hope has a B.S. in healthcare administration from Purdue Global University tion, increased earning potential, and the ability to leave a mark on the community
and holds various certifications, including the FEMA Advanced Professionals and population served.
Series Standards of Excellence and American Red Cross Shelter Management
certificates. She is also a Texas Emergency Tracking Network Certified Alan Whiteman is Associate Program Director. For further information about Florida
Operator. Atlantic University’s Executive Master’s in Health Administration, contact FAU Executive
Education at emha.fau.edu or (561) 297-6000.

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