Orlando medical students now have a new pathway to strengthen their healthcare leadership skills, thanks to an innovative partnership between the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) and AdventHealth University (AHU). This collaboration grants OCOM students and employees access to a streamlined route for earning a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree, featuring a 10 percent tuition discount and guaranteed admission.
Exclusive Program for Leadership-Oriented Orlando Medical Students
This partnership enables Orlando medical students and OCOM staff to develop both clinical and administrative expertise, supporting career advancement in healthcare leadership. AHU’s MHA program, focusing on Strategy and Innovation, is tailored to equip future leaders with the necessary skills to oversee and transform complex healthcare settings, aligning with OCOM’s mission to cultivate capable, forward-thinking healthcare professionals.
Dr. Robert Hasty, OCOM’s founding dean and chief academic officer, shared his enthusiasm about this development. “Our collaboration with AdventHealth University underscores our commitment to providing Orlando medical students and employees with the tools for success in leadership roles,” he remarked. “This program emphasizes the importance of blending clinical knowledge with administrative insight.”
Accessible Advanced Education with Exclusive Benefits
The partnership’s tuition discount and guaranteed admission reflect a shared dedication to making advanced healthcare education more accessible for Orlando medical students and OCOM staff. To be eligible for guaranteed admission, applicants must hold a graduate degree.
Dr. Benita David, chair of AHU’s Healthcare Administration program, emphasized the unique benefits of the collaboration. “Our goal is to cultivate skilled, compassionate healthcare leaders,” she explained. “Through this partnership, we extend our mission to Orlando medical students and OCOM’s team, supporting them as they deepen their understanding of the business side of healthcare.”
With campuses in Orlando, Tampa, Denver, and online, AdventHealth University is a leader in healthcare education. This new opportunity for Orlando medical students to expand their leadership skills is open now. Interested applicants can visit ahu.edu to apply, providing proof of OCOM affiliation to access these exclusive benefits.
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