Fall 2025 cohort of the Executive Certificate in Healthcare Management & Leadership

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Fall 2025 cohort of the Executive Certificate in Healthcare Management & Leadership at UTHealth Houston. This hybrid program is designed to prepare emerging and mid-level professionals to lead innovation and transformation within healthcare systems.

Program Overview
This intensive 8-week experience blends strategic leadership, financial management, and operational excellence. Participants also engage in a capstone Service Line Competition, where they present evidence-based solutions to real healthcare challenges before a panel of industry leaders.

Key Features

• Hybrid format combining in-person sessions in Houston with virtual and self-paced coursework
• Comprehensive curriculum covering leadership, finance, emerging technologies, and healthcare delivery transformation
• Real-world capstone project to apply learning and drive innovation

Information Session – July 14 at 6:00 PM MST
We invite you to attend a LinkedIn Live Information Session to learn more about the program, hear from faculty, and ask questions.
Register here: UTHealth Executive Certificate Info Session

Fall 2025 Program Details (click for full details)

• Launch Date: August 29, 2025
• Location: Houston, TX + Virtual components
• Program Fee: $4,500 (Early Bird: $3,950 if submitted by July 19)
• Special Rates: Available for professionals in rural healthcare settings & UT Employees
• Application Deadline: August 2, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
• 3–5 years of healthcare experience (exceptions considered)
• Employer support for required in-person sessions
• Submission of resume/CV, personal statement, and letter of support

To apply, email materials to [email protected] with the subject line: Executive Certificate Applicant

Spring 2025 Cohort Recap
The program concluded on May 30, 2025, with participants representing a wide range of roles and geographies:

·         Clinical Leadership: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Family Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Oncologist

·         Operations & Quality: Clinical Operations Manager, Pediatric Quality Manager

·         Strategy & Innovation: Business Development Manager, Managing Director in healthcare analytics

Capstone proposals included:

·         Sepsis Coordinator Expansion

·         Breast Center of Excellence

·         Pediatric Weight Loss Clinic

Geographic Reach:
Participants came from Texas (Houston, El Paso, Frisco, Pearland), New Mexico (Albuquerque), and Nebraska (Omaha). This varied background fostered a dynamic learning environment grounded in cross-functional collaboration and shared leadership challenges.

View highlights from our most recent Spring 2025 cohort: Photo Gallery

Please feel free to share the attached program flyer with colleagues who may benefit from this opportunity.