Industry-Relevant Professional Development
Students entering the MHA come with diverse experiences and career goals, be it to progress within your organization or to transition to a different role or company. You’re encouraged to build your career plan through our dedicated professional development activities and connections with people and resources across the School and UBC.
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Leads 360 Assessment Used most commonly for leadership development in health care organizations, the LEADS 360 Assessment is a feedback process based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment capabilities framework. LEADS is broadly adopted and integrated in health organizations across Canada and was developed in response to the need for a Canadian approach to leadership in health. The LEADS 360 Assessment includes a debriefing by a LEADS Certified Executive Coach.
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Professional Development Workshops and One-On-One Services Throughout the program, you’ll have access to workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions and online events. Topics include:
Note: Current MHA students can access the year’s schedule in the MHA Internal Course site on Canvas. |
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Alumni and Faculty Network The MHA program connects students to an extensive network of faculty, alumni and health care experts. During your two years of coursework, students will engage with our MHA faculty from business and healthcare fields along with guest speakers and projects and case studies from local hospitals and healthcare organizations. MHA alumni are invaluable resources for the program and highlight how they translate what they have learned to their professional lives dedicated to improving the health of Canadians. Our program is committed to providing opportunities for our alumni to stay connected and network with each other. |
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Industry Partnerships The MHA partners with provincial agencies, local and national organizations to provide students with meaningful learning opportunities, both while in the program and as alumni.
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Capstone Project The final research project for SPHA 590 connects students with a supervisor to research and report on a self-selected topic related to specific interests for investigation in the health care field. |