关于弗莱明中心
The George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management draws on the diverse academic and professional expertise of our accomplished faculty and partnerships with world-class institutions in the Texas Medical Center to advance healthcare management education and research. Preparing professionals to meet the unique challenges and changes confronting the healthcare industry is our central mission.
Fast facts
- 50 M.P.H. students in Healthcare Management
- 35 Ph.D. students in Health Management and Health Policy
- 14 faculty members, respected leaders in healthcare management
- 100% of graduates completed the M.P.H. program within 3 years
- 100%的毕业生报告了学位准备满足工作需求的学位
- 80%的校友报告说获得了在现场进步所需的知识和技能
- 75% of graduates reported being employed full time <6 months after graduation; 60% within 3 months
- About half of enrolled students work full time
欢迎计划主任
您对您对医疗保健管理中的MPH和博士学位计划的兴趣感到高兴。
It is an exciting time to work in healthcare management under the public health umbrella. With the healthcare system's increasing emphasis on prevention and population health, the traditional boundaries between healthcare services, community-based programming and policy interventions are dissolving. Graduates from our programs will work in all these areas, forging evidence-based changes that improve health services and community health.
We offer part- or full-time hybrid MPH and PhD programs, combining traditional face-to-face learning with online coursework as well as a completely online healthcare management MPH. Our five-course certificate in healthcare administration is ideal for health professionals who want to increase their management expertise. We are also proud to provide the Houston area’s only MPH program in healthcare management. The program is one of only five healthcare management MPH programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Our programs allow working professionals, as well as medical trainees, the opportunity to complete MPH or PhD degrees concurrently with their work or other educational concentration. All students majoring in healthcare management receive a broad grounding in public health and understanding of the full continuum of health care delivery – covering population health, healthcare delivery and effective operational decision-making. Students learn from, work with and are mentored by top-notch faculty members who lead an array of research and practice projects focused on improving health in the Houston area, across Texas, nationally and globally.
I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve as program director for such a comprehensive, vibrant and growing department. Thank you for visiting our site. Let us help set you on the path to healthcare leadership.
Gretchen Gemeinhardt博士,MBA,Fache
Program Director, Healthcare Management Program
What sets us apart
- 位于世界上最大的医疗综合体的世界知名的德克萨斯医疗中心
- Houston area’s only M.P.H. program in healthcare management
- 仅有的五个M.P.H.由医疗保健管理教育委员会(CAHME)认证的国家医疗管理计划(CAHME)认可
- Broad, multidisciplinary focus
- Active student involvement in leading professional organizations
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
The Healthcare Management Program’s mission is to prepare early and mid-career professionals, in Texas, the nation and the world, for leadership positions in health systems management and policy. Our program promotes the mission of the School of Public Health by delivering the latest training in management and policy theory and practice related to a range of settings including hospitals, health systems, government, public and private payers, and community-based organizations. We provide students with grounding in population health and competencies needed to manage and critically evaluate existing programs and services in these varied settings. This is achieved through an educational process that exposes students to classroom instruction, research projects and practice experience.
Vision
To be the premier health management program in the Southwest recognized for academic rigor, breadth of faculty expertise, Texas Medical Center resources, and orientation to population health.
Values
In addition to the values of the public health profession, the HCM faculty and students are committed to the following statement of values and expectations that are essential to our achievements and to maintaining our recognition as a top-ranked program in health management.
- Interdependence: We believe in the interdependency of policy, management and community benefit for enhancing the health of populations we serve.
- Transformation: We recognize the complexity of health and value the integration of research, teaching and practice in the pursuit of a more efficient and effective healthcare system.
- 发现:我们提供广泛的活跃学习模型,以促进创造性的方法来解决复杂的健康问题。
- Diversity: We advocate faculty and student diversity in academic background, professional knowledge, life experience, and career aspirations to reflect the populations we serve.
Beyond the classroom
Practical experience in healthcare management
beplay苹果手机能用吗研究现实世界的情况下,实习(实习s) and fellowships give students hands-on experience integrating healthcare management theory into practice. Our students also benefit from our faculty’s extensive academic and professional experience. Many faculty members serve as consultants to industry and offer valuable insight into the inner workings of healthcare organizations.
Before graduating, each healthcare management MPH student completes a practicum through the Fleming Center: 180 hours of hands-on experience in a community setting. Akin to an internship, the practicum is an essential part of a student’s public health education and should reflect his or her academic goals and professional interests. Check out these recent student projects, which highlight the diversity of our practicum experiences:
调查父母对疫苗接种的态度
弗莱明中心的一名学生与免疫项目合作,对父母对儿童疫苗的犹豫进行调查。她帮助招募了250多名怀孕患者和共同父母,以评估他们对儿童疫苗的信念。该研究的数据将用于更好地了解准父母中对疫苗的态度和信念,并有助于确定有效的疫苗教育。实习亮点:“入学是一个与患者建立个人水平联系的机会。”
改善获得医疗保健的机会
与休斯敦multispecialty医疗合作practice, another student helped implement projects under the Medicaid Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP), a statewide program that increases quality and access to healthcare. He analyzed project data, used to report milestones to governmental organizations, and helped implement a project that integrates behavioral health with primary healthcare services. Lessons learned: “A practicum is an invaluable experience that contextualizes your in-class learning.”
Reducing appointment no-shows
Developing and implementing a new policy aimed at reducing appointment no-shows was the focus of one student’s work. The policy focused specifically on hypertensive and diabetic patients who visited a charity care clinic in the Houston area. Our student encouraged patients to maintain their regular follow-up appointments and educated them about their medications and health conditions. Practicum highlight: “A unique chance to see and appreciate the patient-clinic flow from eligibility to follow-up.”
学习学术医学中心的财务流程
另一个弗莱明中心的学生在他在休斯顿大型学术医学中心的财务部门的实习中发展了涉及财务计划和预算过程的技能。他创建了预算模板,了解了如何确认医疗服务收入,并发现了如何向新雇用的医生提供启动资金。对学生的建议:“如果您找不到感兴趣的实践,请不要害怕创建自己的实践。毕竟这就是您的经验!”
支持艾滋病毒的青少年
After observing HIV-positive teens in the juvenile justice system and a teen clinic, one of our students focused her research on finding support groups for this vulnerable population. She crafted a white paper outlining the need for support groups for teens living with HIV in Houston, and listed funding sources to help fill in the gaps in healthcare services. Practicum highlight: “I had the opportunity to observe physicians provide healthcare to adolescents at the Harris County Juvenile Justice Center and the UT Physicians Adolescent HIV Clinic.”
医疗管理严格的训练
学位课程
The Fleming Center offers rigorous training in healthcare management paired with a one-of-a-kind focus on population health. We currently offer a master’s degree and doctoral degree in public health with an emphasis in health management and health policy. We also offer a graduate certificate in healthcare management for individuals considering an MPH in healthcare management, but would first like exposure to many of the courses.
Our degree programs are designed to prepare students for the modern healthcare workplace through a challenging curriculum and real-world learning experiences. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the public health industry and graduate from the program confident they can:
- 管理健康提供系统中的多学科管理和公共卫生职能
- Develop relationships and processes with other members of the health delivery system, including physicians, community partners, and insurers
- Create a vision for the organization and the community and champion that vision internally and externally to stakeholders
- 领导团队并与团队成员一起获得成果
- Achieve their professional and personal goals
公共卫生
The MPH in Healthcare Management provides students with a solid foundation for managing in a complex healthcare environment. The program provides training for students with interests in administration and the management of a variety of healthcare environments, including hospitals, public health agencies, nursing homes, health systems, pharmaceutical firms, insurers and other organizations in the healthcare sector.
CAHME认证
The MPH degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Considered the benchmark that ensures the integrity of healthcare management education, CAHME accreditation is highly sought after by students and employers. The Fleming Center's healthcare management program is one of just five MPH programs in the country to receive the prestigious accreditation.
Doctor of Philosophy in Management and Policy
The PhD in Health Management and Health Policy offers training for students who wish to practice health management at an advanced level or pursue academic careers in health management. The program develops researchers who can ask relevant questions, identify answers and drive policy and organizational change to improve healthcare access, quality and cost.
Certificate in Healthcare Management
医疗保健管理证书旨在为希望增加其医疗保健管理知识的健康从业人员和个人。这个非学位计划中的五门课程涵盖了医疗保健管理的核心内容。在休斯顿校园以及其他UTHEADY公共卫生校园中的ITV可以提供面对面的课程。大多数课程在傍晚教授,使工作专业人员可以轻松获得证书。
A certificate is awarded to students who pass all five courses. The certificate program is designed to be completed in one year.
Teaching methods and assessments
通过讲座,案件和动手作业的结合来教授学生。在休斯顿校园以及其他UTHEADY公共卫生校园中的ITV可以提供面对面的课程。一些课程也可以在线上。
Assessments include case studies, field work, essays, short answer tests, class leadership, and individual and team presentations.
评分政策
Letter grades (“A,” “B,” “C,” or “F”) are given for all MPH core courses. Elective courses may be letter-graded or graded on the basis of pass/fail (“P” or “F”) at the discretion of the instructor. Letter grades in pass/fail courses (i.e., an “F”) will not be included in the GPA calculated for letter-graded courses. A GPA will be calculated from all letter-graded courses.
The Fleming Center executive edge
我们的高管教育课程帮助忙碌的医疗保健专业人员提高了他们的技能,并建立了在当今不断发展的医疗保健行业中脱颖而出的受欢迎的管理和领导专业知识。课程具有吸引人的指导,重点是组织动态,计划和实施变革,在团队和现实世界中解决问题。课程提供以下内容:
Physician leadership
Target audience: Physicians in mid-level management positions or individuals desiring leadership experience
Course description: In this course, participants learn critical business concepts necessary to support their roles as developing leaders within the organization. They also learn to analyze their organization and prioritize options; plan, communicate and implement change; confidently lead teams within their organization; and identify, plan and operationalize a strategic project.
格式:可供医疗组织使用。定制课程以适合要求它的组织,并且课程会议的数量可能会有所不同。
Lean Six Sigma
Target audience: Healthcare managers seeking to lead process improvement
Course description: Through hands-on activities, lab exercises, presentations and lectures, this course provides a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma methodology. Participants map processes, identify root causes of problems, implement improvements and lead project teams to help organizations achieve performance improvements. They also conduct a real-world quality improvement project and become certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Format: Nine-week hybrid course focuses on group training and is available to requesting healthcare organizations. This course meets half of the time in a traditional face-to-face classroom environment, with the remainder of the course delivered electronically.
Additional courses
We also provide courses on Academic Medical Department Leadership and Nursing Leadership upon request.
Executive Education Leadership
Our Physician Advisory Panel includes:
- David Corry, MD, Baylor College of Medicine
- 休斯顿卫理公会医院系统的特里·鲍曼·麦克伦登(Terry Bowman McLendon)医学博士
- Bela Patel, MD, UTHealth
- Heidi Schwarzwald, MD, Texas Children's Hospital
- Ron Walters, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Opportunities to lead, collaborate and learn
弗莱明中心为学生提供许多强调领导力,团队合作和向行业领导者学习的活动,进一步丰富他们的学术经验。
The Board
A student organization focused on leadership and management, The Board seeks to enrich students academically, professionally and socially as they transition into their careers. The organization offers course selection help, peer to peer coaching, alumni networking and opportunities for involvement in professional organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives and Healthcare Financial Management Association. The Board also sponsors career development workshops, and provides activities that encourage students to forge relationships with their peers and successful professionals in their field.
案例比赛
The Fleming Center’s annual case competition, co-sponsored by The Board, provides students with an exciting way to apply what they have learned in the classroom to a real-world problem. Teams of students compete to develop the best solution to a healthcare management-related case study. In the process, they bridge the academic and practice worlds, collaborate with their peers and take on leadership roles in a competitive setting. Last year, eight teams from seven universities participated--five from schools within Texas. Teams from UTHealth School of Public Health routinely take top honors in the competition. Fleming Center students also participate in case competitions sponsored by the National Association of Health Services Executives and Medical Group Management Association.
联系我们
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To learn more about the Fleming Center, email us atflemingcenter@uth.tmc.eduor call 713-500-9199.
MPH program information
有关我们的CAHME认可的MPH计划的更多信息,包括录取要求,请参阅Healthcare Management MPH degree card.