HESA 6390

Health Services Residency

Int 01 selected

The purpose of the required 16-week full time administrative residency is to provide students with first-hand experience with the administrative operations of a healthcare organization where they are mentored by qualified, practicing senior health adminisitrators. They utilize administrative practices and concepts in practical settings, and acquire administrative skills and knowledge through observation and contact with a diversity of programs and managers.

Sections

Internship

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2027 syllabus. Fall 2026 is taught by Moore M., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

Residency Record and Placement ProfilePass required
Orientation ReviewPass required
Mid-Residency ReviewPass required; completed with preceptor
End of Residency ReviewPass required; completed with preceptor
Reflective ReportPass required
Residency preparation activitiesAttendance at all mandated activities required

Course rules

Prerequisites
Complete at least seven of ten first-year courses, including all seven courses listed in the handbook, before beginning the residency.
Placement
Students must not arrange their own placement; all placements require Residency Coordinator approval.
Placement offer
Acknowledge a placement offer within the specified timeframe, usually 72 hours, or it may go to another student.
Sick leave
Notify the Residency Coordinator after more than two consecutive missed workdays or more than four total days, and explain how hours will be made up.
Criminal records check
Students must arrange and pay for any required check; some organizations will not allow the residency to begin until it is complete.
Residency hours
The standard full-time residency is 600 hours, usually over 16 weeks at 37.5 hours per week.
Part-time residency
Discuss plans with the Residency Coordinator at least six months before the intended start date.
Stipend
Organizations are not required to provide a stipend or other financial support.

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