SPRING HOUSE, PA — In a landmark development for healthcare management education, Fordham University’s Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) program has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) for a three-year term. This accreditation marks a significant milestone for the university, underlining its commitment to excellence in grooming future leaders in healthcare administration.
Dennis C. Jacobs, Ph.D., Fordham’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, expressed pride in the program’s achievement, highlighting CAHME as the gold standard in healthcare management education. “Fordham is proud that its innovative Master of Science in Health Administration program is now fully accredited through CAHME,” he stated.
The accreditation underscores Fordham’s dedication to developing healthcare administrators who are not only skilled in their field but also deeply committed to the welfare of individuals—a principle enshrined in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Ann Gaylin, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, emphasized the importance of this holistic approach in preparing graduates to tackle the evolving challenges within the healthcare sector effectively.
Caroline R. Pogge, MHA, DrPH, the program director, views the CAHME accreditation as a catalyst for the MSHA program’s future endeavors. She anticipates that this recognition will further empower the program to nurture healthcare administrators equipped to drive positive change, particularly in the greater New York area and beyond.
CAHME represents the pinnacle of quality in healthcare management education globally. Its president and CEO, Dr. Anthony Stanowski, DHA, FACHE, congratulated Fordham on meeting the stringent standards required for accreditation, which are set by top academics and practitioners in the field. “The program meets rigorous standards set by leading academics and practitioners. We recognize their commitment to the field,” he remarked.
Fordham University’s MSHA program, with its newly minted CAHME accreditation, stands poised to enrich the healthcare management landscape by producing leaders dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and communities across the globe.
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