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Welcome New Members

By AUPHA Exchange posted 10 hours ago
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AUPHA welcomes the following new members: Bowie State University , Bowie, MD, has joined as an Associate Bachelor's program membe r. Emory University , Atlanta, GA, has joined as a Full Master's program member. Medical University of South Carolina , Charleston, SC, has added a Developing Program membership.
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Encourage a Doctoral Student to Apply for the Borkowski Family Scholarship

By AUPHA Exchange posted 11 hours ago
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The Borkowski Family Scholarship, generously funded by Nancy Borkowski and family, provides up to three full-time doctoral students each year assistance in pursuing the Art of Teaching Institute Certificate for Teaching in Healthcare Management . This credential provides doctoral students specific training in teaching in the healthcare management classroom. Courses within the Art of Teaching Institute are developed and taught by leaders in the field. Each recipient will receive $400 towards the total cost of the Certificate. Applicants for the Borkowski Family Scholarship must meet the following requirements: Currently a full-time doctoral student who ...
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Course Schedule for Fall 2026 and Early 2027

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There is still time to register for Art of Teaching Institute and Leadership Academy courses in 2026. For more information on the course and to register, please visit AUPHA’s online store .
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New Issue of the Journal of Health Administration Education Available Soon

By AUPHA Exchange posted 15 hours ago
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The next issue of the Journal of Health Administration Education, Issue 42-2 , will soon be available. Visit the link below to view the new issue. Journal of Health Administration Education
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Welcome Ian Felker

By AUPHA Exchange posted 15 hours ago
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Please join us in welcoming Ian Felker, AUPHA’s new Meetings Manager, who joined the staff on August 17th. After graduating from Penn State, Ian spent the first half of his career in theatre management in Chicago. He has since transferred those skills to a fulfilling career in events, organizing logistics and programming for a multitude of events with Elder Pine Brewing and Blending, the University of Chicago, and the York County Economic Alliance. In his free time, Ian enjoys playing one of his nine different instruments, hiking, and spoiling his cat, Fern.
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Bachelor's Program Directors Affinity Group

By AUPHA Exchange posted 15 hours ago
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The Bachelor’s Program Directors Affinity Group meeting will take place on the second Wednesday of every month on Zoom. The next meeting will be September 9, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST. AUPHA thanks the new co-leads for taking the initiative to guide the Bachelors’ affinity group: Forrest Daniels, DSc, NPA, The University of Texas at San Antonio Natallia Gray, PhD, Iowa State University This member benefit provides bachelor's level program directors with the opportunity to connect with colleagues and share ideas and experiences related to managing undergraduate healthcare management programs. In the coming year, these meetings will focus on ...
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Undergraduate Certification – Call for Reviewers

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AUPHA is assembling Undergraduate Certification Review teams for the 2026-2027 cycle. Please consider volunteering as a member of a review team for the upcoming spring round . This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the certification process while gaining insight into other programs’ operations and structure. Teams typically consist of six members: one chair, one scribe, two reviewers, and two assistant reviewers. All members of the review team participate in the process by examining their assigned program’s self-study, attending virtual team meetings, including a culminating virtual panel meeting held in late February/early March 2027, and ...
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Winston Fellowship Information Webinar

By AUPHA Exchange posted 15 hours ago
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Program News - University of Iowa

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Steve Birchard and Marsha Miller-Birchard Seminar in Health Management & Policy The Department of Health Management & Policy hosted the inaugural 'Steve Birchard and Marsha Miller-Birchard Seminar in Health Management & Policy' on Friday, May 8, 2026. The department is deeply grateful for the commitment and philanthropy of Steve and Marsha, whose support has laid the foundation for this seminar series. Steve Birchard (86MA) and Marsha Miller-Birchard (87MA, 87MBA) are both proud graduates of the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Iowa. The inaugural speaker, Mark Holmes of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public ...
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Program News - University of South Carolina

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Dr. Zahi Jurdi Joins Arnold School of Public Health as MHA Program Director The University of South Carolina welcomes Dr. Zahi Jurdi, DHA, as Clinical Associate Professor and MHA Program Director in the Department of Health Services Policy & Management. He most recently served as Vice President of Patient Experience at Arcare and previously directed the MHA program at the Medical University of South Carolina. A graduate of MUSC, Georgia Southern, and The Ohio State University, Dr. Jurdi completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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Program News - University of Louisville

By AUPHA Exchange posted 16 hours ago
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2026 International Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research SPHIS students presented a wide range of research addressing critical public health challenges, from healthcare costs and access to maternal health and vaccination outcomes at the 2026 International Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Conference in Philadelphia in May. Research topics reflected pressing issues in health policy and population health, including cost-effectiveness of treatments, healthcare utilization and disparities in access to care. Dept. of Health Management and Systems Sciences doctoral candidate presentations included: ...
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Program News - Saint Louis University

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Kimberly Enard Named Interim Dean of the College for Public Health and Social Justice Kimberly Enard, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Read more
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Chair's Blog

By Richard Hirth, PhD posted 05-12-2026
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I am already looking forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming Annual Meeting in San Diego, with the theme Future Fluent by Design. If you haven’t registered, did I mention the meeting is in San Diego? I’m particularly excited for the Pattullo Lecture and Panel, titled “Higher Education at a Crossroads: Breaking Point or Turning Point?”. At our March meeting, the Board of Directors gave final approval to AUPHA’s new five-year strategic plan, AUPHA 2030. The key elements of the plan expand on AUPHA’s support for the field of health administration education, and the support of our member programs and their constituent leaders, faculty, and staff. Given the ...
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President and CEO's Blog

By Daniel Gentry, PhD, MHA posted 05-12-2026
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Spring Greetings AUPHA Colleagues: As we approach early June, I’m looking forward to gathering with many of you in San Diego for the 2026 AUPHA Annual Meeting—one of the most energizing moments of our year as a community. This year’s theme, “ Future Fluent by Design: Developing Leaders for a Transforming World ,” feels especially timely. The pace of change in healthcare—and in higher education—continues to accelerate. Our responsibility is not simply to respond, but to anticipate and lead. That means designing learning experiences that prepare graduates to think critically, adapt quickly, and shape what comes next in healthcare delivery and policy. Our annual ...
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Annual Meeting Know Before You Go

By AUPHA Exchange posted 05-11-2026
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For all who have registered for the 2026 AUPHA Annual Meeting i n San Diego, California, and to all who still plan to do so, to assist you with planning your visit, important information about the meeting and local area has been provided below. Be sure to review it so your experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We look forward to seeing you there. Pre-Conference Sessions Pre-Conference Keynote: Kevin B. Mahoney, DBA, Chief Executive Officer, University of Pennsylvania Health System, May 27, 2:00 - 3:00PM Eastern time AUPHA Annual Business Meeting, June 2, 2:00–3:15PM Eastern time (The recording will be available shortly after) ...
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Welcome to the Newly Elected Members of the AUPHA Board of Directors

By AUPHA Exchange posted 05-07-2026
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The Association of University Programs in Health Administration welcomes four newly appointed members to the Board of Directors. Jennifer Chubinski, PhD, Xavier University Christopher Louis, PhD, MHA, Boston University School of Public Health Patricia Talbert, PhD, MPH, MS, CPHA, CHES, cPHN, Howard University Debra Zevallos, DBH, MHA, FACHE, The Ohio State University
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Announcing the 2026 - 2027 AUPHA Executive Committee

By AUPHA Exchange posted 05-07-2026
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The Association of University Programs in Health Administration is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Chair Carla Jackie Sampson, PhD, MBA, FACHE, New York University Chair Elect Nailya DeLellis, PhD, Central Michigan University Immediate Past Chair Richard Hirth, PhD, University of Michigan Treasurer Kimberly Enard, PhD, MBA, MSHA, FACHE, Saint Louis University Secretary Cristian Lieneck, PhD, FACMPE, FACHE, FAHM, FHIMSS, Texas State University President & CEO Daniel Gentry, PhD, MHA, AUPHA
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Program News - Saint Louis University

By AUPHA Exchange posted 05-05-2026
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M.S.H.A. Gives Farzana Hoque, M.D., Skills to Make a Bigger Impact with Patients, Students
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HAMPCAS Webinar Update

By AUPHA Exchange posted 05-04-2026
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In April, AUPHA hosted a HAMPCAS webinar with representatives from Liaison International as well as three member schools. The session provided an overview of the HAMPCAS application along with details on integration into current higher education systems. Attendees also heard directly from participating schools who shared valuable insights about their experiences using this centralized application system. The webinar gave participants the opportunity to engage in live discussion and address questions in real-time, making the time both informative and interactive. For those unable to attend, the recording is now available on the AUPHA website ...
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HAMPCAS By the Numbers

By AUPHA Exchange posted 05-04-2026
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Below are point-in-time numbers for submitted applications and applicants for the last four cycles. Year 1 – Year 2 Cycle Unique Applicants as of April 30 Year 2 Total Submitted Applications as of April 30 Year 2 2025-2026 Cycle 433 847 2024-2025 Cycle 401 691 2023-2024 Cycle 263 466 2022-2023 Cycle 266 432 All AUPHA graduate program members are eligible to use the Health Administration, Management, & Policy Centralized Application Service (HAMPCAS) free of charge. There are currently 47 schools using HAMPCAS. This centralized ...
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