Upsilon Phi Delta
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 | |
|---|---|
| ΥΦΔ | |
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| 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 | 
History
    
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]
- Georgetown University
 - University of Arkansas
 - University of Florida
 - University of Houston-Clear Lake
 - University of Minnesota
 - University of New Hampshire
 - University of North Florida
 - University of South Carolina
 - University of Washington
 - Washington University
 
The mission of the society is "to recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of health administration".[8]
Symbols
    
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]
Membership
    
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]
Chapters
    
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.
See also
    
    
External links
    
    
References
    
- Healthcare Management Education: 2005-2007 Directory of Programs. Association of University Programs in Health Administration. 2005. ISBN 978-0-9768497-0-4 – via Google Books.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society Induction". Trinity University. May 1, 2016. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - King's College 2022-23 Undergraduate Handbook (PDF). Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: King's College. 2022. p. 55. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society". Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society". George Mason University School of Public Health. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
 - Aaronson, William Edson; Evashwick, Connie J. (2019-06-12). Global Education of Health Management. Frontiers Media SA. p. 21. ISBN 978-2-88945-925-4 – via Google Books.
 - "Honor Society". Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "National Health Administration Honor Society". UNF Brooks. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta Honor's Society Induction | Public Health & Health Sciences Blog". University of Michigan Flint. March 14, 2017. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society". Towson University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta | Program in Public Health". Stony Brook Medicine. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "UPD". AUPHA. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "MHA Upsilon Phi Delta". Texas A&M School of Public Health. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "HADM Student Organizations". Auburn University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society - Health Services Administration (MS) - College of Nursing and Health Sciences". Barry University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Earn a degree from CNU's MHA and Lead the Future of Healthcare!". CNUMHA. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta". California State University Long Beach Health Care Administration. 2019-12-11. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Health Care Management Student Organizations". Clayton State University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Academic Student Organizations". Davenport University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Department of Health Administration and Informatics - Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society". Governors State University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta: Student Organizations: Academics". Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health IUPUI. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Honor Societies". National University. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "National Honor Society". Penn State Harrisburg. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - Waller, Sarah (April 22, 2020). "Healthcare Administration Honor Society Receives AUPHA Grant". Samford University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "National Honor Societies". Stonehill College. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Student Organizations | College of Community Innovation and Education". University of Central Florida. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Honor Societies | UMGC". University of Maryland Global Campus. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "New MHA Grads Celebrate Induction into Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society for Healthcare Administration". University of New Haven. May 18, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
 - "Upsilon Phi Delta". Department of Public Health Sciences UNC Charlotte. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "About Upsilon Phi Delta". University of Phoenix, College of Health Professions Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Honor Societies". USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Clubs & Orgs". Weber State University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 - "Longtime healthcare leader inducted into honor society for health administration". School of Public Health | West Virginia University. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
 
