Hopkins Business of Medicine Graduate Certificate Program
HOPKINS BUSINESS OF MEDICINE ®
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Offered jointly with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
The Hopkins Business of Medicine Graduate Certificate Program gives physicians, other post-baccalaur-eate clinicians, and health care administrators the knowledge and skills to compete successfully in today's dynamic and complex health care environment. Understanding the business side of medicine is a key advantage for surviving this pivotal era. By learning and applying the concepts of business to the organization of care, physicians and other clinicians can take a more active role in structuring and maintaining emerging systems.
Admission
Admission is selective, and applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Candidates must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree, three years' work experience in the health care industry, current curriculum vitae or resume, and official transcripts.
Certificate Requirements
This unique cohort program is offered twice a year to physicians, nurses, other clinicians, senior health care administrators, and medical practice managers. Designed for completion in 10 months, the intensive 12-credit program may be applied toward a 54-credit Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Medical Services Management degree. All four courses in the certificate program must be completed at Johns Hopkins in order to receive the certificate.
Classes are held at the School of Medicine on Hopkins' East Baltimore campus and the Carey Business School's Washington, DC Center(fall start only), one evening per week, for three hours. Participants progress through the program as a cohort, sharing experiences and knowledge and creating additional networking and professional linkages and opportunities.
Courses in the Hopkins Business of Medicine Graduate Certificate Program integrate the business and management knowledge and skills necessary to participate actively and successfully in a rapidly changing health care industry.
The certificate program includes the following four courses:
757.701 - Health Care and Business: Theory and Practice
757.601 - Accounting for Decision-Making in Medicine
757.603 - Managerial Finance for Medical Services
757.604 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Medical Settings
Department Chair: Douglas E. Hough, 410-516-2324
Academic Program Administrator: 410-516-2325
Email: hbom@jhu.edu
Fax: 410-230-4259
Web site: www.businessofmedicine.jhu.edu
Program Locations: East Baltimore (Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions) and Washington, DC Center
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