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Internships – BS in Healthcare Management

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All Jindal School of Management students must perform an internship to graduate. A healthcare internship can help you gain valuable work experience while assessing which area of healthcare is right for you. Visit the Career Management Center (CMC) for helpful information and links to UT Dallas internships.

Why do I need to complete a healthcare management internship?

At JSOM, every BS in Healthcare Management major is required to complete an internship before graduating. The internship needs to be related to the healthcare industry and must be approved before you start it.

A healthcare management internship will assist you in building your resume and establishing your network connections. Students who complete one or more internships prior to graduation have significantly better opportunities in their post-graduation job search.

How do I find a healthcare management internship?

There are a tremendous number of opportunities out there. Here are some strategies for finding them:

Identify companies that require healthcare management roles and check their websites for internship openings.
Ask the people you meet while volunteering or job-shadowing if their companies offer internships.
Find a contact in your healthcare management field and pitch your own internship to them.
Regularly check Handshake.
Reach out to people you met at Healthcare Management Association or other events.

When you check Handshake or other job search engine, search “healthcare.” You will often find a filter for clinical versus non-clinical, so filter words like “non-clinical,” “business,” or “healthcare administration.” “Healthcare Administration” can include things like marketing in healthcare, administration in a doctor’s office, or a diagnostics lab. Other key words to consider are EHR (electronic health records), medical billing, health clinics, nonprofit health organizations, fundraising, assisted living, nursing homes, and home health.

Can I use my current job role as my internship?

If you want to use your job as your internship, this is considered a “special project” so check out the CMC page on Special Project Requirements and then contact us to work out the details.

What hours are required for each credit tier of internship?

If you are choosing a 3-credit internship, you need to complete 240 hours within one semester and will pay tuition/fees; the 0-credit course has no tuition/fees associated and meets the JSOM graduation requirement (must complete a minimum of 160 hours).

See the breakdown of credits and hours required below. Please note that all hours must be completed within one semester, and you must be enrolled in the internship class (0-3 credits) during the semester in which you complete the internship.

0 credit: 160 hours
1 credit: 160 hours
2 credits: 160 hours
3 credits: 240 hours and above

I have an internship offer letter, now what?

Once you receive an internship offer, you must get it approved on Orion. Watch the video on the JSOM Internships page for instructions. You will be required to upload several documents for approval; find out more information under the “Reporting & Timelines” section of the JSOM Internship page.

Healthcare Management Majors have completed internships at the following locations:

Recent Student Internship Experiences

Lily Tran

Fall 2023 Internship with Walgreen’s Pharmacy

During my healthcare management internship, collaborating with my administrator mentor proved invaluable. I learned the intricacies of healthcare operations, honed organizational skills, and gained insights into effective patient care. My mentor imparted crucial lessons on balancing administrative duties, prioritizing tasks, and navigating the dynamic healthcare landscape. This hands-on experience underscored the importance of clear communication and adaptability in managing diverse challenges. Overall, the mentorship provided me with a great understanding of healthcare management, offering practical skills and a nuanced perspective that will shape my future career in the field.

Anish Padala

Fall 2023 Internship with Dr. Keith Thurgood at UT Dallas

In my final senior semester, I am continuing with master’s director Keith Thurgood on his project to find “Which Outpatient Care Hospital System in Texas has the Best Reimbursement and How?” The experience has been collaborative as I contribute to the data analysis, exploring outpatient care reimbursement across 500 Texas hospitals. With a focus on both the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and general Hospital Systems, we aimed to identify and analyze reimbursement practices.

Varshini Thyagarajan

Fall 2023 Internship with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

I wanted to share my wonderful experience being a Volunteer Services/Hospitality intern at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas during my Fall 2023 semester, under the guidance of mentors/preceptors Eesha C. and Sonya M. I am so grateful for this immensely educating opportunity where I gained invaluable insights into hospital operations and volunteer management. My main roles were to deal with seasonal compliance and safety protocols, serving as the point-of-contact for all volunteers, and facilitating events and onboarding processes. When collaborating with my mentors, I developed a profound understanding of the critical role volunteers play in enhancing the patient experience.

Vivian Ekadi

Fall 2023 Internship with Heart to Heart Hospice

During this past fall semester, I had the opportunity to work at Heart to Heart Hospice as an administration intern. I learned about building patient relationships, time management, and the inner workings of a hospice. Overall, I gained a lot of experience in the field and had the pleasure of working one-on-one with a mentor. My mentor was incredibly helpful in pointing out resources to aid me during the internship and offered critical advice for me to use. This experience has taught me how to adapt to different situations and communicate effectively.

Sydney Tran

Fall 2023 Internship with Foundation Pain and Spine

This past semester, I had the incredible opportunity to work at Foundation Pain and Spine (FPS) as a medical assistant for Dr. Thompson. During this internship, I gained invaluable experience in both patient care and medical procedures. My responsibilities included a mix of clinical and administrative tasks such as collecting patient vitals, scheduling, sterilizing procedure instruments, and completing insurance claims. Being able to work directly with patients and providers reignited my interest in the healthcare industry.

Yen Co

Fall 2023 Internship with Cubic Care Family Medicine

At Cubic Care Family Medicine, I have an opportunity to work alongside a physician on a quality improvement project. Using the “Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle” to address blood pressure control in hypertensive patients. The approach involved effective communication, careful planning, collecting the right data from the EMR system, and targeted intervention for patients with uncontrolled blood pressure.

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