MHA Personal Purpose Statements, Master of Health Administration

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Sample 1st 2 Paragraph for the MHA Degree

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A 25-year-old Latina, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to attend graduate school in the field that I love, Healthcare Administration. My mother emigrated from Honduras and had a difficult time supporting us children here in California growing up; working at everything that she could find that would help put food on our table. I am the first member of my family to graduate from college; thus, completing your distinguished Master’s Program in Healthcare Administration will be an accomplishment for my entire family.

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I have been very active in volunteer work in the community ever since High School when I first became involved in healthcare, working in various assisted living centers for seniors in my area. I also became a Certified Nurse Assistant and was already a working professional with experience when I graduated from high school. I currently volunteer as a speaker for the Fetal Alcohol Abuse and Spectrum Teaching Awareness Campaign (FASTRAC).

Sample 1st Paragraph for the MHA Degree

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I hope to earn a Master’s Degree in the USA so that I will be given the tools and empowerment required to make the fullest contribution possible to the ongoing improvement and advancement of public health structures in my country, Saudi Arabia, for many decades to come. Your Master’s Program in Health Care Administration is my first choice for graduate school for several reasons, most of all the sheer excellence of our program. I especially admire the work of Dr. X in the area of total quality management and I seek to be empowered to eventually labor to emulate some of his proposals for our health care system once I return to my home country.

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Sample 1st Paragraph for the MHA Degree

Being accepted to and completing your especially distinguished Master’s Program in Health Care Administration at ____ University will enable me to fulfill my central professional dream of working in a supervisory position, in charge of a floor or serving as a Project Manager in a major research hospital. My current work in the testing of healthcare products for hospitals, my experience as a Certified EMT, and my volunteer efforts at shadowing and assisting nurses as well as paramedics on several floors of the hospital, will help me to hit the ground running in your program and excel as a graduate student at XXXX University.

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Sample 1st Paragraph for the MHA Degree

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I am a qualified physician who suffers compromised immunity following serious ill-health. My situation demands a change of career and I believe that I can still make the difference to patients’ lives that I hoped to make as a physician by acquiring the skills and knowledge that the program offers and working in a leadership role in health administration. During my intern year as a physician and during many months receiving out-patient and in-patient care, I observed a number of apparent inefficiencies, and procedures and systems that I considered open to improvement.  I want very much to be part of the solution to the challenges that the health system faces especially those relating to the aging population that will affect resource allocation and call for innovative thinking in order to meet patients’ reasonable expectations.

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Sample 1st Paragraph for the MHA Degree

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I completed my undergraduate studies in Information Systems in 2011. I now feel strongly that I am at the optimal point in my life where I can perform at the highest level in your program and excel. I have now been in America for the past 19 years, following 21 in my native Nigeria. I look forward to contributing to the diversity of your program as an African woman with a great passion for health informatics and the great possibilities that this field has for saving lives on a massive scale, especially in underdeveloped areas of the world such as most if not all of Africa, where I long to return at some point in my career to do all that I can to improve health information systems in the land that still holds the key to my heart. I completed my undergraduate studies in Information Systems in 2011. I now feel strongly that I am at the optimal point in my life where I can perform at the highest level in your program and excel. I have now been in America for the past 19 years, following 21 in my native Nigeria. I look forward to contributing to the diversity of your program as an African woman with a great passion for health informatics and the great possibilities that this field has for saving lives on a massive scale, especially in underdeveloped areas of the world such as most if not all of Africa, where I long to return at some point in my career to do all that I can to improve health information systems in the land that still holds the key to my heart.

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Sample 1st Paragraph for the MS in Health Administration

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I spent the first 27 years of my life in the city where I was born, Mumbai, India. After completing my undergraduate studies in Mass Media with a specialization in Advertising (2003-2006) I went on to earn a Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Marketing (2008-2009). After completing my education in India, I spent 2 years working full time for an advertising agency in the client service department. In 2012, I joined my new husband in Dubai, UAE and we spent the first two years of our marriage there as a result of his employment, until permanently relocating to the USA along with our new baby girl, in 2014. I hope to train for a new career here in America in the area of Healthcare Administration where I believe that the skills that I have learned in Communication and Marketing will help me to excel. The MS Program at ____ University is my first choice among Master’s Degree Programs in my chosen area, for a variety of reasons including the fact that your university is closest to our home. Thus, I hope very much to be accepted to your distinguished program.

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Sample 1st Paragraph for the PHD in Health Admoinistration

Trained as a Geographer, I am now working in the School of Public Health at the University of XXXX in XXXX. I currently serve as the Communication and Dissemination Manager for the Prevention Research Center for the Study of Community Health. I adore my work and have fallen very much in love with the field of health care, particularly the IT, communications, and information systems aspects of our field that hold so much promise for the future. This is why I feel strongly that Health Administration is the area in which I could best excel in a doctoral program. Despite the fact that I do not yet have a formal degree in Health Administration, I feel strongly that my track record as an employee at the University of Alabama demonstrates my capacity to excel in your program, which is why I humbly ask for the chance to prove myself. 

Expert Insights: Crafting Your Application for Graduate School in Health Administration

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When crafting your application for the MHA program, consider the following points distilled from the experiences of MHA graduates:

1. Personal Statement Precision: Your personal statement should be succinct and targeted. Clearly answer why you are applying for the program and what drives your pursuit of an MHA degree. Convey your professional goals and the trajectory you envision for your career in healthcare administration.

2. Highlight Relevant Skills: Stress organizational and communication skills that align with healthcare administration. Emphasize your potential as a future leader in the field, showcasing your capacity to effect positive change in patient care.

3. Elevate Your Resume: Ensure your resume is up-to-date and spotlights your relevant healthcare experience, volunteer work, and training. Your resume serves as a snapshot of your qualifications and dedication to the healthcare sector.

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5. Effective References: Secure two well-crafted letters of recommendation that underscore your ability to manage people, tasks, and processes within a professional healthcare setting. Recent college graduates should consider an academic and a professional reference, while experienced applicants should gather at least two professional references on official letterheads.

6. Contact Information: As you embark on your journey, ensure your contact information is accurate and updated. A simple yet essential step that can make all the difference in staying connected during the application process.

Conclusion

The Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine MHA program opens doors to a future in healthcare administration. The insights of these graduates provide a roadmap for navigating the application process with confidence and purpose. Best of luck on your journey to healthcare administration success!