How do I apply?
Comments from CAHME Fellows:
Lt.
Col. Glenn Yap, Assistant Professor, Army-Baylor: “The
CAHME process is a structured method to determine is accreditation
criteria are met, but the process is flexible enough for programs
to meet their unique goals and objectives. The CAHME process ensures
accredited programs provide a rigorous, comprehensive, and top quality
education to our future health care leaders.
Being a CAHME fellow is a wonderful learning experience. It has provided
me the opportunity to see and share best practices in programs throughout
the US and Canada. I will definitely improve the program I'm teaching
in and my own teaching style.
CAHME accreditation is the only objective way students can be sure
they are receiving a quality healthcare management education. Employers
can be assured that CAHME accredited program graduates have received
the necessary education to succeed in today's complex health care
environment.”
Ken Johnson, PhD, Chair,
Health Administration Services, Weber State University said:
“I applied to be a fellow in order to learn how to build a good
MHA program. I've learned not only from the programs I've visited,
but from the other professionals serving with CAHME. It's been an
very valuable experience for me. So much so, that I've asked to continue
to serve.
I've learned, through my service, that CAHME commissioners and the
experts who participate in the surveys, are concerned for the industry
and want the programs to succeed. In the many discussions I've been
involved in with CAHME, the bottom line has always been about improving
the education experience for the students and providing programs that
benefit the health care industry.
I'm convinced that receiving CAHME's seal of approval and support
is worthwhile and an important aspect of a successful program. As
director of the brand new MHA at Weber State University, the faculty
and I have built our program around CAHME's criteria. We are striving
to achieve accreditation as soon as we are eligible to do so.”
Patricia Ketsche, PhD, Assistant Professor, Georgia
State University said: “I found my first site visit
experience helpful on several levels:
- Preparation of the report and listening to the
discussion of the team helped me to thoroughly understand the
accrediation criteria. Even though I have read the criteria before,
this work helped me become much more familiar with the content
and the rationale for each item.
- The intense review of another accredited program
helped me identify opportunities for strengthening various aspects
of our own program.
- This provides a good opportunity to network with
other Healthcare Management educators and professionals and feel
connected to the profession in a way that those of us in an academic
setting might otherwise miss.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Q: What is the CAHME
Accreditation Fellowship?
The Accreditation Fellowship program began in 1972 with the support
of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Since that time, Fellows have played
a critical role in the accreditation process. The Fellowship program
is designed for individuals who demonstrate the potential to make
significant contributions to the field of health services administration
education. By fully participating in the Commission activities,
the Fellow learns firsthand about the progress, problems, and potential
of evaluation in professional education.
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Q: What does a CAHME
Fellow do?
The CAHME Fellow is critical to the core of CAHME Operations. They
travel on three to four accreditation surveys during the term of
their appointment and serve as the coordinator and reporter of the
visit. They attend at least two Commission meetings over an approximate
two year period and participate in the Fellowship Training programs.
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Q: What are the
benefits of being a CAHME Fellow?
They get the opportunity to work with highly regarded practitioners
from major organizations in the health care industry and with academicians
from leading healthcare education programs. They participate in
all CAHME activities and learn about the process, achievements,
and challenges of evaluating professional education.
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Q: Who is eligible
to be a CAHME Fellow?
An individual with an advanced degree in healthcare management and
superior communication skills, who has the potential to make significant
contributions to healthcare management education.
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Q: How long will
I serve?
The term of the appointment of the fellowship begins April 1 of
each year and continues for eighteen to twenty-four months, depending
on individual circumstance. The Fellowship begins with an orientation
and training program scheduled as soon as practical following Fellowship
appointment.
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Q: Do I get paid?
The CAHME Accreditation Fellowship is a voluntary, non-paid position.
All expenses incurred while on CAHME business are borne by CAHME
and, if funding is available, one trip to Washington to conclude
the special project will be borne by the Commission.
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Q: How do I apply?
Nominations and applications are accepted throughout the year for
appointments that begin April 1 of each calendar year. For more
information visit: http://cahme.org/application.html
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