Upsilon Phi Delta (ΥΦΔ) is a United States honor society for college students and individuals in the field of healthcare administration.[1] The society was formed in 1965 to recognize and support academic excellence health administration students and to advance the profession.[2][3] It is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, which oversees it operations.[4][5][6]
Upsilon Phi Delta | |
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ΥΦΔ | |
Founded | 1965 |
Type | Honor society |
Affiliation | Independent |
Emphasis | Healthcare administration |
Scope | National |
Mission statement | To recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of healthcare management and policy. |
Colors | Crimson red and Blue |
Flower | Rose |
Publication | AUPHA Exchange |
Chapters | 134 |
Administered by | AUPHA |
Headquarters | c/o AUPHA 1730 M St, NW Suite 407 Washington D.C. 20036 United States |
Website | Official website |
Upsilon Phi Delta was organized as a collaborative effort of groups at Seton Hall University, Towson University, the University of Baltimore, the University of Memphis, and the University of Scranton.[7] These groups worked without a constitution to bring about a national society.[7] Later, groups from ten colleges drafted bylaws for the honor society, establishing its charter members on September 1, 1999.[7] These charter members are:[7]
The mission of the society is "to recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of health administration".[8]
The name of the society is derived from the Greek words Υγείας (health), Φροντίδα (care), and Διοίκηση (to administer or lead).[9] Its colors are crimson red and blue.[4] Its flower is the rose.[10]
Student members of Upsilon Phi Delta are admitted in the semester before their graduation in a healthcare administration program.[11][12] They are selected based on cumulative grades, community service, and/or contribution to the healthcare management profession.[13][10] In addition to students, faculty, healthcare administrations, healthcare executives, and individuals who contribute to the field of healthcare administration can also join as alumni or honorary members.[12][11]
Following is a list of the chapters of Upsilon Phi Delta.[7] Most chapters accept both undergraduate and graduate students. Some chapters are limited to graduate (G) or undergraduate (U) students, as indicated by the type below.