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TThe purpose of Adventist Health System's Leadership Development Program is to identify, recruit, train and retain those accounting, business and nursing students that have a high level of commitment to providing quality healthcare leadership and a strong dedication to working in a Seventh-day Adventist healthcare organization.
BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS & RESIDENCIES
Adventist Health System sponsors summer session internship programs for students entering their senior year and multi-year residency experiences for college graduates with accounting/finance, management, information services and nursing majors who are earning degrees and are recognized as leaders on their college campus. (See below for program specifics for all opportunities.)
AHS internships and residencies are not designed just as work experience or school to work programs. Successful employment is presumed as a minimum standard, during the interview process the successful candidate will radiate a passion for healthcare, covey a commitment to the mission and goals of Adventist Health System, and be able to demonstrate a life that represents the health beliefs and teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Contact your college Career Center or program departmental office to obtain more information on when our AHS interviewer will be at your campus. Interviews are conducted in the Fall semester at most Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities. Candidate applications and selections are done in January. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at AHS Leadership Development.
PROCESS AND INTERVIEW TIMELINE
Note that these dates are tentative and subject to change.
| October - December |
On-campus recruitment and interviews |
| January 15 |
Applications and collateral materials due |
| March 15 |
Acceptance / notification letters sent out to applicants |
| May (3rd week) |
Mandatory intern orientation |
| May (3rd & 4th week) |
Proposed start date for internship (this will vary depending on your last day of class) |
AHS Business Internship and Residency Descriptions
Summer Business Internship
This program is designed for students entering their senior year who are interested in exploring careers in management within the healthcare industry. The individual will gain insight into the healthcare industry and the dynamics of working for a healthcare system. Individuals participating in this program are given special consideration for future employment or may be considered for the 2 and 3-year management residencies.
| Length: |
10-14 weeks |
| Requirements: |
Completion of principles of management and macroeconomics, preference given to those who also have intermediate accounting. GPA: 3.4 in major, 3.2 overall |
| Benefits: |
Stipend; room provided; cafeteria meal discount; limited travel expenses to and from the experience |
Summer Nursing Management Internship
This program is designed for students entering their senior year who are interested in exploring careers in nursing management. The individual will be afforded insight into the role of nursing management. Individuals participating in this program are given special consideration for the 2-year nursing CNO residency.
| Length: |
10-14 weeks |
| Requirements: |
Completion of Nursing Leadership; GPA 3.4 in major; 3.2 overall |
| Benefits: |
Stipend; room provided; cafeteria meal discount; limited travel expenses to and from the experience |
Management Residency Program
This is a program designed for the graduate who has successfully completed the summer internship or has gained experience working in their field of study. During this three-year program, the resident will experience healthcare in various size organizations and across the many disciplines of the healthcare system while developing valuable skills required for administrative positions through hands-on work experience, special project coordination, administrative interaction and other assignments within Adventist Health System. At the same time, the resident is enrolled in a local university to earn a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
| Length: |
Three (3) years |
| Requirements: |
Completion of a summer internship program and/or previous work experience; bachelors’ degree; GMAT; seeking MBA; GPA: 3.4 in major; 3.2 overall |
| Benefits: |
Salary; full employee benefits; MBA tuition reimbursed; limited travel / moving expenses |
Human Resource Residency Program
This program is designed for the business graduate interested in pursuing a career in human resources. During this two-year program, residents will experience modules designed to assure training in the areas of employment, staffing, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and other related concentrations. One year of the residency is completed at the corporate office and the other year in a hospital setting.
| Length: |
Two (2) years |
| Requirements: |
Completion of a summer internship program and/or previous related work experience; bachelor’s degree; GPA: 3.4 in major; 3.2 overall |
| Benefits: |
Salary; full employee benefits; relevant course study reimbursement; SHRM certification (PHR); limited travel / moving expenses |
Information Services Residency Program
This program is designed for the business graduate interested in pursuing a career in information services. During this two-year program, residents will experience modules designed to assure training in the areas of hardware, software, clinical and business applications, networking, system analysis and support, and other related concentrations. The residency is completed in multiple settings including corporate and facility based IS services.
| Length: |
Two (2) years |
| Requirements: |
Completion of a summer internship program and/or previous related work experience; bachelor’s degree; GPA: 3.4 in major; 3.2 overall |
| Benefits: |
Salary; full employee benefits; relevant course study reimbursement; Certifications appropriate to career objectives; limited travel / moving expenses |
Nursing Management Residency Program
This is a program that is designed for MSN’s currently employed in an AHS facility or; high potential BSN graduates who have successfully completed the AHS Nursing Management internship. The nursing residency is a combination of classroom (20%) and experiential (80%) learning. Depending on the developmental level of the Resident at the time of entrance into the program, the program will extend from 1 – 2 years. During the program, the resident will experience varied placements throughout the organization. The resident will acquire valuable skills need to function effectively in a CNO position. Through hands on experiences, special project coordination, administrative interactions, and other assignments within the Adventist Health System, the overall knowledge base of the Resident will increase and broaden. At the same time, the Resident may be enrolled in a local university to earn their Masters in Nursing, if not already obtained.
| Length: |
Two (2) years |
| Requirements: |
Completion of a summer internship program and/or previous work experience; BSN or Bachelors currently enrolled in an MSN program; or a BSN with a Masters in another health care area. Completion of GRE; 3.4 or higher in their major, 3.2 overall. |
| Benefits: |
Salary commiserate with experience; full employee benefits; MSN tuition reimbursement; limited travel/moving experience; Membership in AONE, FONE, and ANA is reimbursed; CNE review class and certification reimbursed; attendance at one major conference per each year of residency is reimbursed. |
Supply Chain Residency Program
This program is designed for the business graduate interested in pursuing a career in supply chain / materials management operations. During this 2-3 year program, residents will experience modules designed to assure training in the areas of inventory, distribution, Purchasing, supply and information systems, warehousing, and other related concentrations.
| Length: |
Two (2) years |
| Requirements: |
Completion of a summer internship program and/or previous related work experience; bachelor’s degree; GPA: 3.4 in major; 3.2 overall |
| Benefits: |
Salary; full employee benefits; relevant course study reimbursement; AHRMM certification; limited travel / moving expenses |
Management Application & Downloadable Forms
Instructions and Forms 
Application - Management Internship and Residency
AHS Accounting / Finance Internship and Residency Descriptions
Summer Accounting / Finance Internship
This program is designed for students entering their senior year who are interested in exploring careers in finance and/or accounting within the healthcare industry. The individual will gain insight into the healthcare industry and the dynamics of working for a healthcare system. Individuals participating in this program are given special consideration for future employment or may be considered for the 3-year finance residency.
| Length: |
10 - 14 weeks |
| Requirements: |
Accounting, finance, or finance-related major; completion of intermediate accounting. GPA: 3.25 in major, 3.2 overall |
| Benefits: |
Stipend; room provided; cafeteria meal discount; limited travel expenses to and from facility. |
Accounting / Finance Residency
This program offers qualified individuals a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the financial and administrative areas of healthcare. During this three-year program, residents will develop valuable skills required for administrative positions through hands-on work experience, special project coordination, administrative interaction and other assignments. At the same time, the resident is enrolled in a local university to earn a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree and/or is encouraged to be working toward completion of Certified Public Accounting (CPA) licensure.
| Length: |
Three (3) years |
| Requirements: |
Accounting, finance, or finance-related major; four-year degree, seeking MBA, CPA; GPA: 3.25 in major, 3.0 overall |
| Benefits: |
Salary; full employee benefits, MBA tuition and reimbursement of CPA related expenses; limited travel / moving expenses |
Accounting / Finance Application & Downloadable Forms
Instructions and Forms
Application – Accounting Internship and Residency
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