Learn more about the Master of Health Administration students representing the Gator Nation in health administration case competitions throughout the year. These competitions give students a hands-on, interactive experience solving real-world health care challenges, with feedback from executives at leading organizations, preparing them to become the next generation of health care leaders.
Each year, students in the University of Florida Master of Health Administration program represent the Gator Nation on a national level, competing in multiple health administration case competitions across the country.
These competitions have grown to be a defining element of the UF M.H.A. student experience. Now, what began as participation in just a few competitions has grown into a program-record high of eight national competitions annually, a milestone during the program’s 60th anniversary year.
Every spring, the Ohio State University First-Year Health Administration Case Competition offers a unique opportunity for M.H.A. students — first-year students are eligible, providing a space for young leaders to test skills early on in their graduate careers.
Learn more about the student team competing at the OSU First-Year Health Administration Case Competition:
Quick Facts:
- Team dynamic in three words: Collaborative, driven and supportive
- Go-to productivity snacks during prep: Mama Jo’s fruit and lots of caffeine!
- Comedic relief: Jassem
- The snack thief: Aysia
- Team “Mom”: Cianna
- Favorite way to de-stress: Working out, going for a walk, cooking and spending time with loved ones!
Question and Answer:
What motivated you to compete in the OSU First-Year Health Administration Case Competition?
Competing in health administration case competitions allows us the unique and empowering opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real world health care challenges.
What does representing UF M.H.A. mean to you?
Being able to represent the program is a form of honoring the investment faculty have made in us as a team and as individuals.
What has surprised you most about the preparation process?
There is so much refining that goes into one idea — there is a certain level of detail required in our proposal, yet we are working with limited information which makes the proposed solutions more realistic.
How do you divide responsibilities when tackling a complex health care case?
It really depends on the day, but we try to divide based on strengths. We regroup regularly to make sure we are on the same page and consistently aligning with the goals of the case.
What was the most challenging part of preparing?
Narrowing down strong ideas to ensure feasibility.
What skills have you developed through this process?
Strategic thinking and decision making under time constraints.
How has this experience shaped your understanding of health care leadership?
It reinforced how important collaboration and systems thinking are when addressing complex health care challenges.
What has this experience taught you about teamwork under pressure?
Trust and communication matter most. When stress is high, strong teamwork makes all the difference.
Message for alumni and supporters:
We are incredibly grateful for the support from our alumni and the UF faculty and staff that have been so helpful to us along the way. Your mentorship and encouragement have played a meaningful role in preparing us for this opportunity. We are proud to represent the program and will carry your support with us at OSU! Thank you for cheering us on and go Gators!
Anything else to know about the team?
We have genuinely enjoyed working together, which makes even the most intense preparation rewarding.
Celebrate with us!
This year, the Master of Health Administration program celebrates sixty years of shaping the nation’s next generation of healthcare leaders. Learn how you can join the celebration and engage with the program.