Health Systems Management students receive ongoing career mentoring, counseling and related services throughout their academic career. During the first academic year, full-time students are placed in part-time jobs throughout Rush University Medical Center. The job sites include Surgical Services, Quality, Information Services and the Office of Transformation/Facilities Planning. The jobs provide practical experience, reinforce the course work, produce a more dynamic classroom experience, and offer students a multi-faceted perspective on the field of health care management. The student's hiring manager also functions as a preceptor for the work experience.

Program faculty and staff provide assistance identifying opportunities for part-time work during the second academic year and fellowship or job placement as students near graduation.

While students receive individualized input regarding their career goals, the program's Professional Seminar series provides systematic training, guidance, and feedback in professional skills development.