Why Health Systems Administration at Georgetown?

Georgetown offers access to a unique array of health care related resources within the University and the community.

The University and Medical Center

The Georgetown University Medical Center includes the School of Nursing and Health Studies, the Medical School, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Biomedical Graduate Research Organization and maintains a close affiliation with the Georgetown University Hospital. All of these resources are within two blocks of our program. Our school provides an interdisciplinary environment by offering a variety of health-related programs. The relatively small size of the school facilitates easy interaction among the distinguished faculty and the students.

The relationship with Georgetown University Hospital is an important resource to our program. Several executives serve on the active teaching faculty, advisory committees and as graduate mentors. The senior spring internship is based there, with highly qualified administrative and clinical staff serving as preceptors. There are also opportunities for graduate practicums at Georgetown University Hospital. The Hospital is owned by MedStar Health, a large comprehensive not-for-profit system that includes 7 hospitals and over 20 other entities.

Our Town

The many local health care organizations in Washington make it a rich setting for the graduate program. They are a source of guest lecturers, part-time jobs, career networking, research, and practicum sites. They include all of the elements of health services delivery such as the Kaiser Health Network (HMO), Inova (an integrated health care system serving northern Virginia), Sibley Hospital (an independent community hospital), The Washington Home and Hospice, large medical groups, community health centers and health departments serving the District and surrounding communities.

As the health policy center of the country, Washington hosts - giving the program access to - most of the major national professional and provider organizations. We work with the American Hospital Association, the Catholic Health Association, the Federation of American Hospitals, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, the AARP, the Medical Group Management Association, the American Public Health Association, the Institute of Medicine, and the Association of Academic Health Centers, among others. All are sources of advice for the students and faculty. We also include among our resources the many agencies of the federal government that are involved with health policy, research and service provision. They are an extraordinary source of talented people, learning experiences, and employment opportunities that are readily accessible to Georgetown students.

What Our Students Are Saying

I have recently accepted a new position with IBM's Business Consulting Group. There's not a single aspect of Georgetown's program that I have not utilized since I have been here. At the moment I am working on a project with an insurer who is making things more member-centric.

Niriksha Amin, Senior Consultant IBM Business Consulting
Class of 2005

When I decided to attend Georgetown's MHSA program, my choice was based upon the University's proximity to national health policy makers and its sterling reputation. However, I now appreciate benefits unique to Georgetown - rich mentor relationships, genuine class camaraderie, and accomplished instructors that exceeded expectation.

Helen C. Smith
Class of 2007

When I decided to pursue a career as a hospital administrator, I was searching for a program that offered a mix of outstanding academics and practical training. At Georgetown, I have found that and much more. This program offers some of the finest intellectual discussions, executive simulations, highly regarded industry speakers and first-rate faculty. I was challenged to break out of my comfort zone and look beyond my own viewpoints and enhance and develop those qualities found in successful leaders. During my time there, I experienced a degree of personal and professional growth that simply would not come from traditional learning environments.

Jon Albert, Director of MedStar Transplant Institute
Class of 2006

The graduate Health Systems Administration program provides structured, career-oriented guidance, unlike most others in academia. As competitive as our candidates are, the attitude is more cordial to one another in group settings as opposed to being adversarial in other programs. Besides the reputation of Georgetown University, the proximity of our campus to the capitol's surrounding reputable health institutions affords our professors the coveted opportunity to attracting talented speakers to our classrooms. These are a few of the reasons why I would recommend the Georgetown program to anybody looking at advance studies.

Frederick N. Peal II
Class of 2007