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section 1 Please address the following questions: What was the most interesting aspect of your internship? What was the least interesting aspect of your internship? Now that you have completed (or are very close) your internship, what would you advise your preceptor in accepting a new intern? How would you advise a new HCM intern as they prepare for their internship? section 2 Would you choose the same internship if you could do it again? What influences that decision? If you are not part of a professional association as a student member name two (2) you will join. section 3 Of the eight HCM competencies listed below, which competencies did you feel was most important for yourself and those you observed during your internship? Which competency did you find yourself using the most during your internship? Health Care Management Program Competencies: Through coursework, students need to achieve 8 competencies for health care managers as defined by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance, the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Metropolitan State University of Denver Health Care Management Program: Knowledge of healthcare – Explains the delivery of health care services, and describes the structure, identifies key issues, appraises trends, and examines regulations health care industry Business/management skills – Applies management principles of human resources, finance, law, strategic planning and information technology Oral communications – Creates purposeful presentations and demonstrates effective delivery Written communications – Prepares carefully researched and documented work which is grammatically, organizationally, and conceptually aligned with the assignment given Teamwork – Works collaboratively towards goals, displays respectful interactions, and exhibits sufficient quality and quantity of contribution Professionalism – Exhibits the attitude and demeanor of professionals in the field; is prepared, punctual, and positive; demonstrates ethical behaviors and acceptance diversity Critical thinking – Assembles information, analyzes data, evaluates facts and perspectives and formulates a supported point of view and conclusions Personal growth and development – Demonstrates personal accountability, manages time, investigates opportunities, interested in learning and professional development Section 4 What would you have liked to have done in the internship that you were unable to do? Why What do you think are the benefits of engaging in professional development opportunities? What plans you you have to continue developing your professional skills after you graduate and are in the workforce?