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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 management 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

Click here to apply for Management Internship or Residencies