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MHA student experience

What happens outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn in it. That’s why you will have ample opportunity to engage in an array of professional and personal development as an Ohio State Master of Health Administration student.

Student development

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Ohio State’s MHA is designed to provide you a broad, meaningful and practical foundation for a successful career. A clinical rotations course opens the window to a spectrum of clinical care and affords you the opportunity to develop an appreciation of those who work directly with patients as you grow your leadership skills. Combined with the administrative residency, site visits and mentorship from faculty, alumni, peers and advisors, you will graduate the program ready to improve the health and well-being of the people you serve.

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Professional development support
 

Association for Future Healthcare Executives

With a focus on professional development and interaction with leaders in the healthcare industry, the Association for Future Healthcare Executives holds monthly meetings with guest speakers, public speaking events, professional training and social events. Additionally, you can strengthen your leadership skills and hold a leadership position during your second year in the MHA.
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Meet our MHA students

Connect with an MHA ambassador

You have questions about what it's like to be an MHA student at Ohio State. Student ambassadors from the Association for Future Healthcare Executives can help! Learn more about their journeys, healthcare interests and why they chose Ohio State.

 
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First-Year Health Administration Case Competition

Case competitions provide hands-on experience to address real health administration challenges and test your expertise against MHA students throughout the nation. Unique to Ohio State, MHA students organize the First-Year Health Administration Case Competition, providing first-year students the experience of presenting to a national team of experts in the field. Students also participate in other case competitions during the academic year.
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Alumni support and networking

More than 1,000 Ohio State MHA alumni are members of the Health Services Management and Policy Alumni Society. They are actively involved in your success hosting professional development efforts including mentoring, career conversations and fellowship coaching. They also lead the Management Institute, an annual event where attendees learn about the latest issues in healthcare and network with current professionals.

Alumni society
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So much more to the Ohio State experience

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Columbus: A vibrant city full of opportunity

Columbus is a healthcare hub and community of diverse people and opportunities. It is committed to environmental and public health, advocacy and innovation. And it's a great place to have fun and build memories.
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Career success, opportunity shaped by education, applied experiences

As a student at Ohio State, you will find your voice in public health and have the space to be heard — in the classroom, on campus and in the community.
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Alumni mentor students, bring community to Public Health

Ohio State Public Health alumni share a passion for improving public health and healthcare in our communities and a common goal of ensuring student success.
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