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The purpose of Adventist Health System's Leadership Development Program is to identify, recruit, train and retain those business 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 and management majors who are earning business degrees and are recognized as leaders on their college campus. (See below for program specifics for both management and accounting opportunities.)
Contact your college Career Center or College of Business departmental office to obtain more information on when our recruiter 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 Management / Business Internship and Residency Descriptions
Summer Management 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. Not open to finance or accounting majors (see accounting opportunities below) 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 |
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: |
2 -3 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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