
UNC Health
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP)
Entry-level program designed to provide on-the-job training in routine administrative and clinical medical assisting skills within outpatient clinic settings.
Medical and Health Service Managers oversee healthcare facilities' smooth and efficient operation, ensuring patients receive high-quality care. They manage staff, finances, and resources and work closely with healthcare professionals to improve outcomes.
This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Opportunities for career advancement include specializing in specific areas of healthcare management and pursuing academic or research positions.
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These opportunities are invaluable resources for aspiring and current Charlotte medical and health service managers.
Apprenticeships provide hands-on training and mentorship, allowing individuals to gain practical experience while learning essential management skills. Internships enable students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings, enhancing their understanding of healthcare management practices. Tuition assistance programs help alleviate the financial burden of education, making advanced degrees and professional development opportunities more accessible. Employer programs, such as training initiatives and leadership development programs, support managers in honing their skills, advancing their careers, and staying abreast of industry trends.
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Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP)
Entry-level program designed to provide on-the-job training in routine administrative and clinical medical assisting skills within outpatient clinic settings.
Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP)
MYEP works with local businesses to provide high schoolers with summer internships across industries and career pathways.
Health Careers Initiatives
South Piedmont AHEC develops initiatives to educate pre-college youth, especially underrepresented minorities, about health careers and academic preparedness.
Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
Supports minority students pursuing healthcare management graduate programs.
The Bachrach Family Scholarship
Intended for graduate students in Healthcare Administration with a 3.0 GPA or better. Preference for those from disadvantaged backgrounds or first-gen.
Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship
Supports students pursuing nursing or healthcare careers in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas.