The VCU Department of Health Administration is a premiere research department geared toward creating the most innovative, compassionate, and business-savvy leaders to reimagine healthcare. We have access to the amenities of a large institution with a small and student-centric atmosphere. We teach our students both the executive and technical skills needed to be well-rounded leaders.
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The VCU graduate behind one of the Veterans Affairs’ highest-performing facilities
Ron Johnson, MHA ’94, is a health care administrator whose approach stands out because it reflects a clear, mission-driven vision for how a complex system should operate.
Three VCU MHA alums (and one honorary alum) honored at Health Administration awards
VCU Health Administration honored four alumni whose careers — both early careerists and seasoned vets — have been defined by impact, service and a commitment to the profession.
West Coast healthcare leader and VCU alum returns to talk resilient leadership and purpose
During Paul A. Gross Landmarks in Leadership Lecture, DeSouza Van Blarincum shares her five principles that define great leadership with students, faculty and College of Health Professions staff