Internships/Practicum

Internships and practicum placements provide the opportunity to apply what you've learned in class to real-life situations. You'll build your resume with professional experience, while gaining perspective on a future career and establishing valuable connections in the job market.

Undergraduate Internships

Health Services Management Students (in the health education and operations track) must complete two internships:

• Junior year internship (fieldwork in community health and health education)
• Senior year (advanced internship in a selected area of health care)
• You'll receive academic credit for your internships

Graduate Practicum

The practicum component of the graduate program connects students with healthcare leaders to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The practicum applies theories and principles of classroom learning in an area of the health care system. The practicum is mandatory, with a requirement of three credit hours under the supervision of a qualified preceptor and program faculty.

Internship and Practicum Locations

• Roswell Park Cancer Institute
• Kaleida Health Systems (Buffalo General Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban, DeGraff)
• Catholic Health Systems (Kenmore Mercy, Mercy Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital)
• Long Term Care facilities
• Assisted Living facilities
• Managed Care Organizations (Univera, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Independent Health Association)
• Voluntary Agencies (Red Cross, United Way, American Heart Association)

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