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
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
Our Health Practice Experience
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Health Planning Scholar Class of 2024
“At HDR, the cross-office collaboration between architects, planners and other disciplines is the cornerstone of success and the primary reason for the remarkable project outcomes. I am proud to be a part of this esteemed group. The undertaken research initiative empowered us to think out of the box and innovate within the planning studio."
"This program was an invaluable learning opportunity that expanded my understanding of health systems and community needs. Collaborative research and design initiatives encouraged the dynamic exchange of ideas and innovative solutions while emphasizing the necessity of data-driven decision-making in healthcare planning. Mentorship from industry leaders enriched my learning and provided practical insights into real-world challenges."
"One thing that stands out to me about HDR is the camaraderie. Everyone at HDR is so kind and supportive of your goals while being flexible with what works best for you. Everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand."
