Student Membership
Student members are required to be enrolled in a formal certificate, undergraduate, graduate, or professional academic healthcare program. The program must be related to healthcare quality, quality improvement or assurance, or any other disciplines traditionally associated with the field of healthcare.
Student membership dues are $25.00 for a full calendar year. Dues will renew on the first of January the following year.
Students have the ability to acquire a student membership for up to four years. Student members have the privilege to vote and serve on committees with the approval of the MAHQ Board of Directors. They are not permitted to hold office, serve as an official member of the MAHQ Board of Directors, or serve as the Chairperson of committees without voted approval.
There are a range of benefits to being a student member within MAHQ. These benefits include but are not limited to; exposure to careers in healthcare quality, education about interdisciplinary integration within different healthcare fields, support obtaining the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® credential, student member only education resources, leadership experience, improving project management skills, networking with other students and healthcare professionals throughout Michigan, and overall professional growth. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend free MAHQ education events and the MAHQ Annual Conference at a reduced fee. Student Concierge positions are also available for members who have volunteered on a committee or served as a Student Ambassador.
In addition to Student Concierge positions, student members may apply to serve as MAHQ Student Ambassadors to their respective academic institutions. Ambassador positions are limited and are selected by the MAHQ Board of Directors. Letters of recommendation may be given to students who perform admirably on Committees, Sub-Committees, task groups, or as Student Ambassadors.
Student Academia Outreach Program
The Student Academia Outreach Program was created to connect students studying healthcare disciplines at various universities with working healthcare professionals. MAHQ has created a Speakers Bureau to provide professionals employed in a wide variety of different healthcare-based careers to speak with MAHQ student members. Presentations can cover various topics including but not limited to; quality concepts, principles, methods, healthcare-based career paths, current healthcare hot topics, and interoperability. This program also assists academic institutions attempting to secure more healthcare quality internships and externships, as well as mentorships for students from any related healthcare discipline.
MAHQ aims to provide low-cost student memberships, costing just $25.00 per calendar year. This offers students the ability to take part in a professional organization, have access to additional resources, professional project experience, networking opportunities, and serve in leadership roles. MAHQ is a relevant healthcare organization in Michigan for all students in academic healthcare programs.
Students who become members of MAHQ, are eligible to work on Committees that aid in the expansion and administration of the Student Academia Outreach Program, among many other opportunities. The MAHQ Board of Directors, along with the Education, Advocacy, and Communications Committee members will work closely with these students to provide additional professional guidance and organizational training. MAHQ leadership personnel will foster a personal mentorship, teaching the students to work collegially and collaboratively on teams, similar to those in current healthcare fields.
Student members may apply, and if selected, serve as MAHQ Student Ambassadors to their academic institutions. Student members are welcome and encouraged to attend our free education events, and the MAHQ Annual Conference for a significantly reduced fee. The students serving as ambassadors may also have the opportunity to serve as a Student Concierge for the Annual MAHQ Conference.
MAHQ continuously adds to and updates various education and training resources specific to student members. These materials are collected, created, and curated by several members of the MAHQ Board of Directors, who have taught and currently teach in a multitude of healthcare fields. These board members also teach at professional conferences throughout Michigan and at the National level. MAHQ is passionate about bringing awareness to students regarding any professional accreditation or certification exams they may take in addition to their chosen field. The prestigious Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ) credential is available for all aspiring and current healthcare professionals interested in the improvement of patient care and quality measures in healthcare practice. This credential does not require any prior work experience in healthcare to sit for the exam. It is a rigorous program of study; however, readiness assessments, prep courses, and study aids are available from the sponsoring and accrediting organization, National Association for Healthcare Quality. MAHQ promotes the CPHQ® credential as an ancillary credential to any other for which the student has been prepared academically.