Student Services

Grow, Learn, and Lead as a Student Associate

The Mid-America Healthcare Executives Forum (MAHEF) and national ACHE membership offer Student Associates a robust suite of services designed to launch and accelerate their careers in healthcare management. These benefits span comprehensive career support, exclusive publications and news, premier educational opportunities, and invaluable financial assistance.

ACHE membership allows you to meet and stay connected with fellow affiliates and influential leaders in the industry by attending cutting-edge educational programs, participating in local networking events across our Illinois service area, and volunteering for committee service. Taking this step shows your commitment to the healthcare management field and demonstrates a significant personal investment in your career.

Join Our Chapter

If you are enrolled in a local health services management undergraduate or graduate program, you may be eligible for the discounted student dues rate. To become a member of MAHEF, simply join ACHE on the national website and select MAHEF as your preferred chapter. Student Associate dues are subsidized by full dues paying Members, allowing students to pay a significantly reduced rate of $75.

Student Member Opportunities

As a benefit of membership, Student Associates have access to premier ACHE and MAHEF educational programs, including the Student Track at ACHE’s Annual Congress, which offers a significantly reduced registration fee for Student Associates.

ACHE National Benefits Snapshot

Through your ACHE membership, you gain access to vital resources for immediate career advancement:

Career Support and Financial Assistance

Administrative Fellowships and Residencies: Access the comprehensive Directory of Administrative Fellowships and apply for prestigious opportunities like the Stuart A. Wesbury Jr. Postgraduate Fellowship.
Job & Resume Resources: Utilize the Job Center and Resume Bank via the ACHE Employment Service.
Career Development Tools: Engage with services specifically for students like CareerEDGE®–SE and ACHE’s Healthcare Executive Career Resource Center.
Scholarships and Competitions: Apply for the Albert W. Dent and Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarships (each up to $5,000) and participate in the Richard J. Stull Student Essay Competition in Healthcare Management (with awards up to $3,000).

Publications and Networking

Complimentary Subscriptions: Receive top-tier publications including Healthcare Executive, the weekly e-newsletter ACHe News, and your choice of the Journal of Healthcare Management or Frontiers of Health Services Management.
Networking: Use the ACHE Member Directory to search and connect with over 51,000 Members by location and area of expertise.

MAHEF Scholarships

MAHEF also champions student growth through opportunities like MAHEF-OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center Leadership Scholarship and MAHEF Scholarship Awards. More information is coming soon for the upcoming cycle.

Committee Service

MAHEF’s committees need your help and fresh perspective as a Student Associate!

On a committee, you’ll be able to network with MAHEF Committee members and Co-Chairs while volunteering your time on critical chapter initiatives. If you have specific questions about how you can help with committee work, please contact the appropriate MAHEF Board Member or Committee Chair.

Become a Student Representative to the MAHEF Board

Student Board Representatives have the unique opportunity to lead special projects and to attend and participate in Board meetings and retreats. This is a critical leadership role that provides invaluable insight into chapter governance.

Ready to get started? If you have specific questions about student opportunities or academic engagement, please use our Contact Form.