Blog - ExecHPM

02 Mar Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Matt Beymer Debunks the Noise with “Modern Medical Myths” on Substack

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Dr. Matt Beymer, an Adjunct Associate Professor in UCLA's Executive Programs in the Department of Health Policy and Management, has launched a new monthly Substack titled "Modern Medical Myths." It serves as a vital resource in an era of "conspiracy fatigue," where roughly 73 percent...

02 Mar Faculty Spotlight: The Intersection of Law and Public Health with Alicia Macklin, JD, MPH

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As the Spring Quarter kicks off and our second-year Executive MPH (EMPH) students prepare for their final stretch toward graduation, we are thrilled to spotlight Alicia Macklin, JD, MPH, a distinguished alumna and the EMPH instructor for HPM 437: Legal Environment of Health Services Management,...

Group photo of three UCLA MHA graduates standing with MHA Program Director Dr. Laura Erskine inside a UCLA lecture hall

28 Feb Highlights From UCLA MHA Immersion Winter Quarter 2026

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The UCLA Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is a fully online program, but twice during the program students travel to the UCLA campus for MHA Immersion, three days of professional development, strategic networking, and campus life. From February 26-28, 2026, MHA candidates gathered on the UCLA...

A wide group photo in a tiered classroom captures UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk surrounded by approximately 20 Executive MPH students. Dr. Frenk, a man with silver hair wearing a dark suit and blue tie, is positioned in the center. The students, representing a diverse range of backgrounds, are standing and kneeling around him, many in business casual clothing. The background features a large white projection screen and classroom equipment, while the foreground shows wooden desks with notebooks and water bottles, reflecting the active learning environment of the session.

12 Jan “Society Will Be My Patient”: UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk Shares Global Health Journey with Executive MPH Students

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On Friday, January 9, 2026, UCLA Executive MPH students led a one-hour conversation with UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, exploring themes of UCLA pride, leadership, and the future of public health. Dr. Frenk became the seventh chancellor of UCLA on January 1, 2025, and holds an...

08 Jan Highlighting the Impactful Research of EMPH Program Director Dr. Isomi Miake-Lye

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The UCLA Executive Programs in Health Policy and Management is proud to celebrate the recent academic contributions of Dr. Isomi Miake-Lye, Director of the Executive MPH (EMPH) program. Dr. Miake-Lye’s work bridges the gap between research principles and practical application within complex health systems. Her...

Mahenaz Mahida, Winter 2026 recipient of the $10,000 MHA New Student Scholarship from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. The graphic features a professional portrait of Mahenaz smiling in front of a city skyline, with text describing her as a future healthcare leader dedicated to making patient care more accessible and affordable.

07 Jan UCLA Fielding ExecHPM Welcomes Winter 2026 MHA Scholarship Recipient Mahenaz Mahida

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As the Winter 2026 quarter kicked off on January 5th, the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is proud to announce Mahenaz Mahida as the recipient of the $10,000 UCLA MHA New Student Scholarship. Mahenaz joins the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program with a diverse...