Health Planning Scholar Program
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About the Health Planning Scholar Program
HDR’s Health Planning Scholar Program is a one-year immersive program for recent graduates who are passionate about bettering the health and wellness of the people they design for. This program is open to candidates who are finishing graduate studies in architecture and health-related programs. The scholars will work with HDR's expert planners and designers on projects around the globe with travel opportunities. The position’s location will be matched to the interest of the candidate with an HDR office that offers the strongest mentoring opportunity. As the leader in healthcare architecture, HDR is committed to fostering the growth and development of the next generation of health architects and planners. The selected candidates will be granted full-time employment, attendance to a healthcare architecture conference, and the opportunity to continue their career at HDR after the program’s term.
Learn From the Best
"We are excited to work with the best and brightest new graduates who have a passion for healthcare design and are future leaders of the industry."
James Atkinson, Vice President and Director of Health Planning
Our Current Health Planning Scholars
"Engaging in projects and the research initiative provided me with the opportunity to work with some of the best leaders in the industry, who have generously shared their expertise and experience."
"I attended the Healthcare Facilities Symposium with the HDR planning team. Knowing the people I work with and the planning initiatives everyone is working towards gave me perspective on my contribution."
"One aspect of HDR that stands out to me is its work culture, characterized by freedom and a supportive environment that encourages thoughtful risk-taking, fostering individual growth and promoting innovative thinking."
"I've had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with planners and architects in many of the different studios at HDR, and what I think sets HDR apart is that no matter which studio you choose, you will find colleagues who want to help support your growth."
Health Planning Scholar Program Details
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA scale)
- Applicants must be graduating or a recent graduate of an architecture masters program (or 5-year professional degree) with a concentration or focus in healthcare architecture
- Scholar Program is subject to health restrictions and workload
Application Requirements
- Résumé
- Portfolio
- Essay/Question:
- Required
- Please explain why you are interested in a career in healthcare architecture and how this opportunity will nurture and solidify your career in this profession.
- Explain the importance of healthcare architecture in today’s society.
- Applicant Chooses Two
- What do you think the architecture industry will be like in the next 10 years?
- Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.
- Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
- Why are you a good candidate to be a part of the Scholar Program?
- Required
- Video Response Questions:
- State your name, school, major and intended graduation date
- What inspired you to choose to focus on healthcare architecture?
- What fascinates you most about the future possibilities in healthcare architecture
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