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Education and Career Development
Suburban Hospital is committed to our employees’ personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive tuition reimbursement program, encouraging you to continue your educational pursuits. We also award thousands of dollars each year through our Casey Scholars and Suburban Scholars programs for continued education. We encourage leadership development through our Emerging Leaders and Cornerstones programs. To learn more about these and other exciting programs, call Human Resources at 301.896.3830.
Scholarships
Because of generous donor support, Suburban Hospital awards thousands of dollars through our Suburban Scholars and Casey Scholars programs each year. These awards may be used toward books, tuition, and related fees, and both programs require a work commitment to Suburban Hospital after completion of the degree.
Suburban Scholarships are available for current employees pursuing degrees in nursing or an allied health field. The program requires a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Casey Scholarships are available to non-employees pursuing a degree in nursing and to current employees pursuing a degree or certification in a critically-needed area. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required to be eligible for a Casey Scholarship and preference is given to applicants in their last two years of study. Click here to learn more about the Casey Scholarship.
To apply for either of these scholarships, please download and the print this applications: Scholarship Application. For more information, call the Suburban Hospital Foundation at 301.896.3971.
School @ Work
School at Work (SAW) is a career development system for entry-level healthcare workers who desire to advance in their careers. It is a bridge program that prepares employees for better-paying jobs and entrance to certificate and degree programs at local colleges. It uses a blended instructional model (coach, career counselor, DVDs, Internet, workbooks). After completing the program, graduates are ready for a variety of opportunities with new skills such as time management, written communication, and math.
College @ Work
Suburban Hospital's College @ Work program is for SAW graduates who are pursuing a college degree program. During the college term, a coach is available three days per week to work with students who are taking online courses or need study assistance. This is one of the ways that Suburban Hospital supports employees as they seek career advancement.
Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Program is designed for employees who desire advancement in their careers through either a clinical or a management path. Emerging Leaders participate in 16 hours of class time and then work on a group project that benefits the hospital. Throughout the program, coaches and facilitators are available. After completing the program, the graduates’ new skills and competencies prepare them for a variety of new opportunities and even greater challenges. Graduates maybe called upon to serve on one of the hospital’s many multi-disciplinary teams or to work on a special project.
Cornerstones of Healthcare Management
This program is designed for supervisors, managers, directors, and vice presidents who supervise other employees, are responsible for performance improvement, or are responsible for performance evaluations. It consists of a series of five, two-hour courses per year and covers a variety of management topics.