Applicants must have or will have earned by the start of the fellowship an MHA, MPH, MBA with an emphasis in healthcare management, or degree equivalent to the aforementioned studies from a CAHME, AACSB, or CEPH accredited program. The required application information for the Administrative Fellowship Program is to be received in ONE packet by the deadline, September 27,2013 and shall include:

• Resume • Completed Palomar Health Post Graduate Fellowship Application Form (including statement of intent--available at http://www.palomarhealth.org/fellowship) • Official graduate school transcripts (from all universities attended) • 2 letters of recommendation (1 professional, 1 academic)

*At this time, Palomar Health does not sponsor international visas.

Palomar Health is the largest public health care system in the state of California. Palomar Health recently opened the brand new Palomar Medical Center, named the "Hospital of the Future", which makes us one of the most modern healthcare systems in the nation. Palomar Health is a 2007 state Malcolm Baldrige award recipient, recognized by the AHA for cardiac excellence, and was named the "Best Place to Work" in San Diego County in 2006. Palomar Health has been named by Modern Healthcare as a "Top 100 Employer" in 2009 and is the first public health district in California to achieve Magnet Recognition.  This fellowship is led by a CEO who has received over 35 fellows in his career.

The Palomar Health Postgraduate Fellowship provides an opportunity to build valuable professional experience & relationships within the  organization and the larger community as a whole. The fellowship program is coordinated under the direction of President and CEO Michael H. Covert, FACHE and includes a high degree of preceptor involvement by all members of the Palomar Health Executive Management team. The Fellow will take part in active, hands-on, substantive projects that foster development of verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Project selection is based on interests & career development goals, while exposure to projects outside of Palomar Health may be arranged through the CEO and various contacts in the community. However, 3 main projects in the following areas at Palomar Health are mandatory: Finance, Human Resources, & Strategic Planning.

There is an emphasis on active involvement and becoming an independent contributing member of the Palomar Health team. In addition, there is a high degree of exposure to management decision-making processes though interaction & observation at Leadership, Medical Staff, Community and Board of Director Meetings, & facility rounding.

For a detailed overview of the application process, expectations, the fellowship application form, an overview of the fellowship program, Palomar Health and San Diego please visit the Administrative Fellowship program website at: http://www.palomarhealth.org/fellowship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as a catalyst for building capacity in the hospital’s senior management team, developing effective management systems, promoting strategic alignment and prioritization of quality improvement initiatives, and identifying strategies
for organizational development.

2. Serve as a special project coordinator, helping senior hospital managers strengthen basic structures and systems and engaging staff at all levels, promoting continuous quality improvement. The fellow will be responsible for developing and monitoring action plans for specific initiatives, facilitating project teams, and developing and monitoring key project indicators.

3. Collaborate with other fellows and program staff to facilitate in-service trainings and other initiatives to build management capacity and share learnings across tertiary and district hospitals.

4. Plan and implement training program content in collaboration with Yale and SPH, working with senior government officials in Rwanda to ensure effective development and operation of the mentoring and academic programs.

5. Provide guidance in the development of a local staffing to support sustainable program growth. Successful Fellows will have emotional intelligence and personal maturity, enthusiasm for working in a developing country, cultural flexibility and competence, and a passion for making a positive contribution to Rwanda’s healthcare delivery system.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in healthcare administration, public health, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in hospital management and leadership
• Success in leading hospital-based process/quality improvement initiatives
• Success in working in interdisciplinary and intercultural work teams
• Success in fostering and maintaining organizational relationships and affiliations

LANGUAGE SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to effectively communicate information and data in written and verbal form to course participants, senior
management, government officials and the public
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions in diverse settings
• Ability to support organizational change and develop management capability of others
• English proficiency required; French proficiency strongly preferred

OVERVIEW
The mission of the Global Health Leadership Institute (GHLI) at Yale is to develop the next generation of global health leaders at Yale and around the world through innovative educational and research programs to strengthen health systems
and ensure health equity and quality of care for all. GHLI works with health professionals in leadership roles to improve the performance of health systems through education, the development of key management systems and quality
improvement programs, and applied research.

On behalf of the Ministry of Health in Rwanda, GHLI will be recruiting a team of Fellows in Global Health Management as part of an interdisciplinary collaboration to improve health service delivery in Rwanda (hrhconsortium.moh.gov.rw).
Under the supervision of the Yale Director of Hospital Strengthening, and in close collaboration with the director general and the senior management team at each host hospital in Rwanda, Fellows will build management capacity and improve
service delivery in Rwanda’s hospitals through teaching and mentoring.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Fellows will be selected as part of Yale’s partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Rwanda, working in collaboration with the School of Public Health (SPH) at the Rwanda University of Health and the country’s key teaching
and referral hospitals. The goals of the collaboration are: (1) develop an applied mentoring program to build management and leadership capacity at the hospital level at tertiary and district hospitals in Rwanda, and (2) develop a Master in
Healthcare and Hospital Administration (MHA) degree program at the School of Public Health (SPH) with the mission of providing excellent practical training for hospital administrators throughout Rwanda and creating local university training
capacity in healthcare management.

THE FELLOWSHIP ROLE

Experienced hospital administrators make a year-long commitment to live in Rwanda, partnering with existing hospital managers and serving as part of the hospital management team. Fellows will be placed at key teaching and referral
hospitals to build management capacity and strengthen key management systems, and will travel to district hospitals to provide mentoring and support to the participants of the MHA program as needed. Additionally, the Fellow will be
responsible for collaborating with SPH, the MoH and Yale professors and lecturers on the program development, content design and instruction of courses designed to build hospital management capacity. These courses include strategic
problem solving, change management and organizational leadership, hospital operations and quality improvement, human resource management, and financial management. The Fellow will also conduct and/or supervise site visits to the
hospitals of students’ enrolled in the academic programs as part of the overall mentorship and evaluation strategy.

Efforts to build management capacity will be tailored to the needs of each hospital, with a prospective focus on the following management systems: medical records and patient registration, patient flow (outpatient triage and inpatient
flow), pharmacy warehousing and inventory control, human resource management, nursing practices, governance and oversight, financial management and budgeting, and infection control.

Eligibility:

The American Hospital Management Company, a Washington, DC based company managing an international system of medical centers, around the world, seeks motivated and dynamic candidates with an interest in international healthcare.  Applicants must have completed a recognized undergraduate degree program or equivalent, and must have exceptional communication, collaborative and organizational skills. Multilanguage skills are preferred but not required. 

Masters candidates and recent Masters-level graduates in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, and nursing administration from accredited graduate programs.

Required Materials: Application, current resume, answers to application questions (see website), three letters of recommendation, official Graduate School Transcript and undergraduate transcript (does not have to be official copy).

The Emory Healthcare Administrative Fellowship is a two-year program that provides future healthcare executives with opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of corporate, hospital and clinic-based healthcare operations in an academic medical center environment. Fellows are given the opportunity to take part in hands-on, operationally focused projects and participate in various leadership activities that nurture professional growth. Furthermore, fellows are exposed to high-level strategic planning and other health system functions such as marketing, human resources, and information technology

During each year of the administrative fellowship program, each fellow will be assigned a senior level executive who will serve as his/her preceptor and mentor.

 The fellowship program includes two tracks

1. Operations and Strategy
2.  Financial Managent

For more information on the program and the tracks, please visit the web site at

 http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/employment/career-programs/administrative-fellowship-program/index.html

You are eligible to apply for ACHE's fellowship if you have earned, within one year of the beginning of the fellowship, a graduate degree in healthcare or association management from a college or university that is accredited by the regional accrediting association in the United States approved by the U.S. Department of Education or that holds membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. To apply send a short state of interest (maximum of 500 words), current curriculum vitae (resume), official undergraduate and graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation from the applicant's university program director as well as two professional colleagues.

The fellowship is a flexible program, tailored to meet the needs of both the fellow and the association. The program will provide in-depth exposure to a broad range of association management issues, one-on-one interaction with senior-level executives, and rotation through all major ACHE divisions. The program will also allow the fellow to assume responsibility for selected administrative tasks and to explore an issue of particular importance to ACHE or its affiliates. The fellow will report to ACHE's president/CEO and executive vice president/COO.

Each year, applications will be accepted October 1 and must be postmarked no later than December 1.

For more information, please click here: http://www.ache.org/carsvcs/wesbury_fellowship.cfm

Qualifications:

Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, health services administration, or related degree from an accredited program. Previous work experience is desired.

HRET Administrative Fellow Application

Organization:

Health Research & Educational Trust

155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 400

Chicago, IL 60606

www.hret.org

Qualifications:

Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, health services administration, or related degree from an accredited program. Previous work experience is desired.

 Term:

1 year

 Description:

The Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) is the not-for-profit research and education affiliate of the American Hospital Association (AHA).  HRET focuses on identifying and exploring key issues affecting the health care delivery system. HRET’s applied research and performance improvement work seeks to create new knowledge, tools, and assistance in improving the delivery of health care by providers within the communities they serve.

 HRET’s vision is to leverage research and education to create a society of healthy communities, where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.  HRET’s mission is to transform health care through research and education.

 HRET is composed of over 65 staff and revenue for 2013 will exceed $50 million.  HRET has approximately 20 different projects funded by federal agencies (such as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and private foundations (such as The Commonwealth Fund), as well as internally funded initiatives.  In 2012, HRET was awarded the Illinois Performance Excellent Bronze Award for commitment to quality based on the national Malcolm Baldrige criteria.                     

 The HRET Administrative Fellowship is an intensive program of hands-on learning, study, professional development and mentorship.  This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about healthcare delivery (with a particular interest in hospitals and quality improvement), and a self-starter to receive an incredible exposure to healthcare leaders nationally.  As a small organization, HRET will provide the Fellow the opportunity to work closely with HRET and AHA leaders and to interact with governance at multiple levels. 

 For more information about HRET, please visit:

 http://www.hret.org/about/projects/annual-report-making-an-impact-in-2011.shtml for the 2011 HRET Annual Report

 http://www.hret.org/guides-reports/index.shtml for a list of various Guides and Reports produced by HRET

 www.hret.org for information on HRET

 Desired Fellow Attributes:

• Extremely strong work ethic
• Mission oriented
• Flexible and able to manage change effectively
• Self-starter
• Broad knowledge base in diverse topics
• Strong project management skills
• Strong writing, communication and analytical skills
• Passion for improving the healthcare system, with a focus on hospitals and health systems

 The HRET Administrative Fellowship is the ideal opportunity for the individual who enjoys hospitals and health systems, but wants experience improving the healthcare system externally, exposure to multiple disciplines and forces shaping America’s healthcare system, and the opportunity to interact with leaders nationally.

 Application Requirements:

• Brief cover letter describing your interest (1 page maximum)
• Graduate academic records
• Resume
• Three professional letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty member and at least one from an employer)
• Personal statement of your fellowship and career objectives (2 pages maximum). Include responses to:
  • What will you bring to HRET in furthering the mission?
  • What are your career goals and how will the HRET Administrative Fellowship help you?

 Preceptor:

Maulik S. Joshi, Dr.P.H.

Maulik S. Joshi, Dr.P.H. is President of the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) and Senior Vice President of Research at the American Hospital Association (AHA).  HRET conducts applied research in critical areas of the healthcare system and leads Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence™, AHA's strategy to accelerate performance improvement and support health reform implementation.

 Previously, Dr. Joshi served as senior advisor at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, President and CEO of the Delmarva Foundation, recipient of the 2005 U.S. Senate Productivity Award - the highest level award in Maryland based on the Malcolm Baldrige Award, Vice President at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and Senior Director of Quality for the University of Pennsylvania Health System.

 Dr. Joshi has a doctorate in public health and a master's in health services administration from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of science in mathematics from Lafayette College.  Dr. Joshi is Editor-in-Chief for the Journal for Healthcare Quality. He also co-edited The Healthcare Quality Book: Vision, Strategy and Tools (Health Administration Press, second edition published in 2009 with over 7,000 sold), and authored Healthcare Transformation: A Guide for the Hospital Board Member (CRC Press and AHA Press, published in 2009).

 Dr. Joshi also serves on the Board of Trustees for The Country School, the Board Quality and Safety Committee for Catholic Healthcare Partners, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for the Center for Advancing Health and the Board of Trustees for Anne Arundel Health System.

 In addition to Dr. Joshi, the Fellow will also work closely with all HRET leaders.

 Stipend:

$60,000 for 12 months, plus benefits

Application deadline:

 2/15/2012.  Please send application material to mdeleonardis_tmp@aha.org.

Selection announcement:

Early  Spring 2013

Start date:

June/July 2013

The prospective Administrative Fellow must have completed the didactic portion of an accredited graduate program in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field. 

Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Current resume
• Three letters of recommendation including: one from graduate program director, one from current or previous employer or healthcare mentor and, one from an academic professor (sent directly to Gloria Tyler below)
• Graduate school transcript (Please include a list of the curriculum you completed)
• A brief statement of career goals and interests and how the Fellowship will help achieve these goals.

Application Dates:

• August 1, 2013 - Begin to accept applications
• September 15, 2013 - Applications must be received by UK HealthCare
• Early October - Phone Interviews
• October 14, 2013 - On-Site Interviews in Lexington
• October 21, 2013 - Selection will be finalized and offer extended
• July 1, 2014 - Fellows' start date

UK HealthCare's Administrative Fellowship program seeks to offer talented and aspiring professionals interested in health care administration an opportunity to experience the broad array of administrative functions of a large academic medical center at the University of Kentucky. This two-year program will take fellows through a series of required and elective educational rotations to provide a mix of broad exposure and practical work experience spanning the breadth of UK HealthCare’s hospitals, colleges and administrative services. 

Candidates for the administrative fellowship program are likely to have recently matriculated from a Masters in Health Administration or a Masters in Business Administration program. The successful candidate will have a proven academic record and work experience that demonstrates their ability to excel. 

Fellows will be compensated during the fellowship with salary and benefits commensurate with the PGY-1 and 2 post-graduate programs. Fellows will be selected by the Fellowship Committee (members below) following an application, screening, interview and campus visit process. 

Fellows will be assigned a preceptor for their two-year fellowship. Project reporting, progress evaluations, and feedback will be facilitated by the preceptor to ensure continuous competency development for the fellow.  Additionally, each rotation will have an identified mentor who will oversee and provide input into the fellow’s rotation. It is anticipated that a fellow will have a project or initiative that is the focus of their effort for each rotation. Each fellow will present, at least once, a body of work that has been completed during their fellowship. This presentation could be to the Fellowship Committee, or to a UK established committee. 

Fellows will receive evaluation and feedback periodically from their fellowship preceptor throughout the two-year period. Additionally, the rotation mentor will provide regular coaching and evaluation of the fellow and their work. Each fellow will receive a certificate upon completion of the fellowship. 

Core Competencies: 

Administrative knowledge

• Operational planning in multi-hospital settings, ambulatory services and academic settings
• Demonstrate an ability to continuously improve processes and outcomes
• HR processes including hiring, training, retaining and terminating employees
• Understanding of costs, charges, income, revenue cycle, providers and payers
• Role of Information Technology in clinical practice, education, administration and research
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Working with faculty including patient care providers and administrative colleagues
• Directing the work of others
• Customer service and interpersonal effectiveness
• Exposure to decision-making and collaboration through projects and assignments 

Professionalism 

• Demonstrate influence, empowerment and recognition of others
• Build a broad range of healthcare management, administrative and leadership skills 

Fellowship Rotations for core experiences: 

Required (One to three months each) along with opportunities for exposure to decision-making and leading administrators through the duration of the program in meetings and other sessions and conferences. 

• Pre-Rotation-Orientation for observation and shadowing
• Exposure to the day-to-day operations of an academic, tertiary care medical center through meetings to provide a system-wide perspective to understand our structure (hospital-based and ambulatory-based operations).
• UK HealthCare Finance and general accounting functions (expected to attend financial closes)Strategic Planning and System and New Business Development (Both hospital and College finance)
• Quality Improvement, Safety and Lean Processes
• Compliance and Contract Negotiations
• Academic Department Administration – Clinical or Basic Science, Human Resources, Physician Practice Plan operations and Organizational Development
• Information Technology and Management in Business Operations 

The Administrative Fellowship offers the flexibility to accommodate the individual’s interests with exposure to a broad range of learning opportunities.  During the second year, responsibilities and assignments are primarily project oriented.  The fellow will continue to be exposed to senior level decision-making processes and participate in team decision making to learn about the interdependent nature of colleges, departments, unit sand the Enterprise.

Options for Second Year Electives (One to three months each) 

• Marketing and Communications
• Customer Service and Behavioral Expectations
• Service Line Patient Services
• Supply Chain Management
• Facilities planning
• Exposure to governance and decision making
• Infrastructure Systems and Procedures and Support Services
• Basic and Clinical Translational Research
• Kentucky Medical Services Foundation Practice Plan Administration (Board, Management and Medical Staff Meetings)
• Undergraduate/Graduate Medical Education
• Experience through work on various in-depth projects upon approval
• Interim Managerial Experience upon approval and completion of core competencies
• Area of individual interest (must be approved) 

Application Process
The prospective Fellow must have completed the didactic portion of an accredited graduate program in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field. 

Prospective Fellows should submit the following materials:
o Application Cover Sheet (http://www.ochsner.org/careers/operations_concentration_application_process/)
o Resume
o Personal Statement
o Three (3) Letters of Reference (academic and professional)
o Official Graduate School Transcript.

Please mail to:

Michael F. Hulefeld, CEO
Administrative Fellowship Program
Ochsner Medical Center Brent House 5th Floor
1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121

To request more information:
o Call:   (504)842-5898
o Email: adminfellow@ochsner.org
o Visit:   http://www.ochsner.org/careers/administrative_fellowship/

Program Structure
Ochsner is proud to offer up to five Operations Fellowships per year. Over the 12-month period, the Fellows have the opportunity to rotate through and experience all aspects of the hospitals, clinics, corporate office and any of the other entities in which interest is expressed. Fellows in the Operations Concentration are exposed to a broad range of hands-on experiences that will prepare them for a successful career in healthcare leadership. Ochsner Medical Center Chief Executive Office and Senior Vice President, Mike Hulefeld, acts as the preceptor for the Fellows and coordinates involvement with all levels of administration within the organization. Fellows can select areas of concentration according to their own interests and career objectives. The program also focuses on aiding the Fellows in finalizing employment at the end of the Fellowship. Often times, this is within the Ochsner Health System.

Fellowship Culture
The Operations Concentration has been training future leaders for more than 40 years. Professional development is integral to the training and is a fundamental component of the Administrative Fellowship. During each rotation, Fellows are assigned a preceptor who serves as a mentor. Progress evaluations and feedback will be facilitated by the preceptors to ensure continuous competency development of each fellow. Fellows will also be afforded multiple opportunities to work on high-level projects with Executive Leadership. Projects include exposure to clinic and hospital operations, strategic planning, and financial analysis. Ochsner is a continuously growing health system that offers a wide-array of opportunities post-fellowship. In fact, many of the past Administrative Fellows have been offered positions within Ochsner.

Thank you for your interest in Ochsner!

MHA/MBA

- Departmental Relations: Health System

- Special Projects: Corporate/Departmental

- Attendance of Board, Executive Committee Meetings, etc.

The goal of the HFHS Administrative Fellowship Program is to attract, develop, and retain a diverse pool of administrative leadership talent in an effort to create a pipeline of future organizational leaders. Therefore, we are seeking energetic learners with high leadership potential who display an ability to think strategically, build relationships, and innovate our approach to healthcare delivery. Applicants must have a MHA, MPH, MBA or equivalent degree, preferably from an accredited graduate program.

The Administrative Fellowship at Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) provides an unmatched opportunity to develop leadership and management skills within the complexities of a highly-integrated health system, create and implement solutions to pressing operational, strategic, and community-based challenges, and build a powerful professional network with HFHS's nationally and internationally respected physician and administrative leaders.

Henry Ford offers two system-wide administrative fellowships that are one year in duration. Each fellow is assigned to a preceptor in one of the System's business units. While the fellows are strongly encouraged to explore other areas of the health system through project work, informal mentoring, retreats, meetings, and other learning opportunities, this structure provides a "home base" for each fellow and the opportunity to develop a close mentor/preceptor relationship with the business unit's leader.

The Program is self-directed and project based with no formal rotations. Fellows are quickly invited to participate in numerous meaningful and challenging projects, which facilitate personal learning and also contribute to the major operational and/or strategic goals of the organization.

You can visit www.henryford.com/adminfellow for more information.

UMHS welcomes diverse applicants from a variety of graduate programs. If you are highly motivated and have a graduate degree in health care administration, nursing, business, public health, health service or a related degree from an accredited program, the UMHS Administrative Fellowship may be the beginning of a great career. While candidates with previous professional work experience are encouraged to apply, previous work experience is not a prerequisite for the fellowship.

The two-year University of Michigan Health System Administrative Fellowship Program is designed to provide an exceptional foundation for a career in academic health center administration. The UMHS Fellowship offers unique opportunities to work closely with and learn from administrative and clinical leaders in a leading academic health system.

UMHS Administrative Fellows work in the Office of the CEO of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (UMHHC) and the Medical School Office of the Dean. The preceptors for the program are Tony Denton, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (UMHHC) and Jim Bell, Medical School Chief Administrative Officer. The partnership and fellowship experience is structured to ensure that fellows understand how academic health center leaders meet the challenges of balancing priorities among our patient care, research and educational missions.

At the beginning of the fellowship, the fellow meets with the fellowship preceptors to discuss goals, interests and potential project work. The program structure includes core responsibilities and targeted 4-12 weeks rotations based on the fellow's interests and the institution's priorities. The fellow will pursue a variety of leadership development opportunities in a framework of continuous learning. The fellows work closely with senior-level executives across the Health System who are committed to providing strong mentorship during and after the fellowship experience.

Selected Projects Undertaken by Previous UMHS Administrative Fellows

• Clinical Research Billing
• Community Benefit Report
• Corporate Compliance Peer Assessment
• Emergency Department Patient Flow Analysis
• Fostering Innovation Grants Leadership Team- program manager
• Graduate Medical Education Project Director/Coordinator, Handbook
• Michigan Health & Hospital Association Keystone ICU Patient Safety Intervention Project
• Operational Planning for Cardiovascular Center
• Orders Management Project (CPOE)
• Palliative Care Consultative Service
• Resident Duty Hour Task Force
• Supervisory Role in Interventional Radiology
• Survival Flight Analysis

Pay and Benefits

The UMHS Healthcare Administrative Fellowship Program lasts 24 months. Fellows receive a salary competitive with leading administrative fellowship programs as well as a competitive benefits package, including health care insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plan eligibility (after first year), a generous "Paid Time Off" program, Child Care and Health Care Reimbursement Accounts, and disability and life insurance. The fellow also receives support to attend two conferences of his/her choice over the course of the fellowship and the Association for Academic Medical Center's Fellow's Conference during the first year.

For more information, visit us at: http://www.med.umich.edu/adminfellow/ 

If you have questions about our fellowship, please email adminfellow@umich.edu

A successful candidate must possess a graduate-level healthcare related degree from an accredited graduate program.  Candidates must also demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in academic medicine.  One year of related healthcare experience is preferred.  

Interested candidates should submit the follow application materials postmarked by September 24, 2012:

• Cover letter
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• One to two page personal statement addressing the following:
  • Decision to pursue an administrative fellowship
  • Interest in the David A. Gee Administrative Fellowship
  • Fellowship and career objectives
  • Interest in academic medicine
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant’s program director and one from a past or present employer.
• Official undergraduate and graduate school transcripts

Application materials should be mailed in a single packet to:

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Attn: David A. Gee Administrative Fellows

Mailstop 90-71-300

One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza

St. Louis, MO  63110

Overview:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and the largest private employer in the St. Louis region.  Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  Magnet designation is the highest honor awarded for hospital nursing by the ANCC. 

For 20 years running, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine have ranked among the best hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report. In the “2012-13 Best Hospitals” issue, the hospital ranked #6 and was recognized in 15 of a possible 16 medical specialties. Barnes-Jewish ranked in the top-10 for 8 medical specialties, including cancer, gynecology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, nephrology, and ear, nose, and throat.

The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis.

Program Structure:

The David A. Gee Administrative Fellowship Program is a two-year program that provides unique exposure to the operation and governance of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the affiliate teaching hospital of the Washington University School of Medicine.  Reporting directly to the hospital President, the administrative fellows actively participate as members of the hospital executive leadership team.  

The first year of the fellowship consists of rotations through key service areas of the medical center and includes participation in specific projects that are linked to the strategic goals of the hospital.  Projects are suggested by directors and selected by fellows with input from members of the executive leadership team.  

The second year of the fellowship is designed for the administrative fellows to gain front-line operational expertise and knowledge depth within a specific service line of the hospital.  Placement is based on the developmental needs and interests of the fellow, as well as the strategic priorities of the organization.

For more information, please visit http://www.barnesjewish.org/careers/administrative-fellowship.

The Research Department at Health Capital Consultants (HCC) has an immediate opening for a full-time fellowship position for a Research Associate. Graduate students with a background in public health policy and health administration are preferred. Those students with dual MBA and JD degrees are a plus. Successful candidates will have strong technical writing and research skills (including abstracting), and be highly computer literate, detail oriented, organized and self directed.

HCC is a nationally recognized healthcare economic and financial consulting firm specializing in the valuation of healthcare enterprises, assets and services, for purposes including acquisition, joint ventures, and capital planning. HCC has served a diverse range of healthcare industry clients and their professional advisors in over 45 states. For further information, please visit our website at: www.healthcapital.com. The program will include library and online research and data gathering; drafting and editing of written articles, papers, speeches, and industry trends related to healthcare administration, public health, and health economics. Please send your cover letter, resume and writing sample to the address above.

To be eligible for the Administrative Fellowship, the candidate must have completed a Master’s degree from an accredited program in health care administration, health services administration, business administration, or public health no later than June 30^th, 2013. Strong consideration given to applicants with relevant prior hospital and/or managed care experience.

The Administrative Fellowship is established to train and educate post-graduate students with a complete perspective of working within a leading healthcare system. The Administrative Fellowship is exposed to the wide-array of healthcare services and initiatives and has opportunities to work in a hands-on capacity on many key system initiatives. Experiences healthcare decision making from the system level as well as opportunities to participate in work done within each system entity.  Participates in projects and work assignments across many areas, working beside and reporting directly to the President-Chief Operating Officer/Medical Center.   Attends Board and senior management meetings allowing for strong personal and leadership growth opportunities.  In order to ensure the Administrative Fellowship meets the need of not only the system, but also the Fellow, the President-COO/Medical Center will work directly with the Fellow to customize the experience to meet the individual’s needs and interests.  Please apply on our website at http://www.bryanhealth.com/findajob

MBA, MHA, MPH from an accredited graduate program; experience; interests; and qualities.

The administrative fellowship program is a 12-month program consisting of facility and departmental rotations, project management, one-on-one mentoring, attendance at various Health System and facility meetings and events. The administrative fellow will be assigned a member of the Health System’s senior leadership team as a mentor/advisor. Participants will be assigned rotations to become familiar with the operations of a 16 hospital and Research Institute Health System through experiential action-based learning.

The application portfolio must include: 1) current resume; 2) official graduate transcript; 3) two letters of recommendation (one from a professor and one professional reference); 4) two one-page essays.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered

• All application material must be mailed in one packet
• Deadline for receipt of applications: September 27, 2013
• Only the Selected Candidates will be notified via email to participate in the on-site interviews that will take place on October 24, 2013. 

For further information and download application, please visit the website at: www.northshorelij.com/adminfellow

Residents: Graduate students who have completed the didactic portion of a CAHME, CEPH, AUPHA, ACBSP, AACSB or NASPAA accredited graduate program in MHA, MHSA, MPH, or MBA and MPA with an emphasis in healthcare management. Generally, these students are required to pursue a twelve month practical experience prior to receiving their degree.

Fellows: Recent graduates who will be receiving their Masters degree from a CAHME, CEPH, AUPHA, ACBSP, AACSB or NASPAA accredited program, in MHA, MHSA, MPH, or MBA and MPA with an emphasis in healthcare management. These graduates seek to obtain a twelve month advanced practical experience.

Criteria: Applicants must interview for the fellowship while enrolled in an accredited Masters degree program. If accepted as a resident or fellow, the applicant must complete a 40-hour training experience, without compensation, (WOC) in a VHA facility prior to graduation. Due to the nature of the position, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Note: Filling the position at the resident level is routinely the first consideration.

Application Materials: Please submit a cover letter, résumé, personal statement, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three sealed letters of recommendation (one from your program director/chair, one professional reference).

Please mail all application materials in one packet postmarked by Dec. 31, 2012 to:

James L. Andrews, Health Systems Administrative Fellow

Syracuse VA Medical Center

Director’s Suite

800 Irving Ave

Syracuse, NY 13210

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Please direct all questions to James.Andrews3@VA.gov or 315-425-4400 ext. 53851

The Administrative Fellowship is a 12-month program under the preceptorship of the Medical Center Director and is a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program (GHATP). The Syracuse VA Medical Center is a 106-bed tertiary care facility, which includes a 48-bed Community Living Center, as well as 8 Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The medical center is a member of the VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York (VISN 2) that encompasses 5 medical centers and 31 outpatient clinics throughout upstate New York.  The resident/fellow will complete rotations throughout the facility, contribute to various projects, attend a variety of local and VISN 2 meetings, and participate in all aspects of health care administration. The resident/fellow is encouraged to provide insight, analysis, and creative alternatives as a member of the executive team.

The Australian-American Health Policy Fellowships are designed for U.S. health policy researchers and practitioners who are committed to improving health care policy and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional personal and intellectual qualities, a high standard of professional achievement, and significant potential to influence health policy in Australia and the United States. There are no formal age limits; however, the focus of the fellowships is on mid-career development, so successful candidates are likely to be in their late-20s to mid-40s. Candidates should propose research studies that respond to the 2014-15 Fellowship Areas of Interest (which can be found on the Commonwealth Fund's website).

All applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• be a citizen of the United States;
• be a mid-career health services researcher or practitioner (e.g., a physician, decision maker in a managed care organization or other private health care organization, government official or policy analyst, or journalist);
• have a demonstrated expertise in health policy issues and track record of informing health policy through research, policy analysis, health services, or clinical leadership;
• have completed a master's degree or doctorate (or the equivalent thereof) in health services research, health administration, health policy, or a related discipline, such as economics or political science; and
• if academically based, be at a mid-career level (e.g., research fellow to associate professor).

Fellowships are not awarded to support basic research or study for an academic degree. Applications are welcome equally from men and women and members of any ethnic group, regardless of physical abilities.

On behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing,

The Commonwealth Fund invites interested applicants to apply for

the 2014 - 15 Harkness Fellowships.

The Australian-American Health Policy Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for outstanding, mid-career U.S. professionals—academics, government officials, clinical leaders, decision-makers in managed care and other private health care organizations, and journalists—to spend up to 10 months in Australia conducting research and working with leading Australian health policy experts on issues relevant to both countries. The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing hopes to enrich health policy thinking as fellows study how Australia approaches health policy issues, share lessons learned from the United States, and develop an international perspective and network of contacts to facilitate exchange and collaboration that extends beyond the fellowship experience

Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in health policy issues and propose a study within the scope of The Commonwealth Fund’s mission to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including low income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children, and elderly adults.

A peer-reviewed journal article or policy report for high-level policy audiences is the anticipated product of the fellowship. Fellows have published their findings in leading journals, including: British Medical Journal, Health Affairs, Health Policy, International Journal for Quality in Health Care, New England Journal of Medicine, and Quality and Safety in Health Care.

Building on their fellowship experiences, Harkness Fellows have moved into senior positions within academia, government, and health care delivery organizations, making valuable contributions to health policy and practice at home and in the United States. In addition, Harkness Fellows become part of a strong international network, with opportunities for ongoing cross-national collaborations and research. 

The deadline for receipt of applications: September 5, 2013.

For a fellowship of 10 months, an award of up to $89,000 (AUD) will be provided, which includes round trip airfare to Australia, a monthly stipend, and project-related travel. In addition, a supplemental allowance is provided to Fellows accompanied by a partner and/or children (e.g., approximately $52,000 (AUD) for a partner and two children up to age 18) to cover airfare and living expenses.

Webinar for Potential Applicants

The Commonwealth Fund, in collaboration with the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation at the University of Technology, Sydney, and the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, held a web conference for potential applicants on the Australian-American Health Policy Fellowship on Tuesday, April 30th at 5pm (EST).

To watch a recording of the web conference, please go to: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/playback/Playback.do?id=4766a6

For more details and an application form, please visit the website at:

www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships 

For questions about the program, eligibility, and proposed projects, contact Robin Osborn, vice president and director of the International Program in Health Policy and Practice (email: ro@cmwf.org)

The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation, based in New York, which aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society’s most vulnerable.

1. Education: Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or any related field from an accredited university.
2. Licensure / Certifications: none
3. Experience: Some practical experience in health care.
4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Excellent computer skills are essential.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Must be self-directed and demonstrate effective leadership abilities..
6. Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to move around the facility.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills.  Must be able to work independently.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to communicate effectively.
9. Exposure to Hazards:  Limited exposure to hazards.
10. Other - Hours of Work: Regular business hours, typically 8:30 – 5:00 Monday – Friday.  Flexibility is required.  May be required to work weekends and holidays.

Population Served: Interacts with all populations within the Network.

This position has access to and knowledge of extremely sensitive, private and confidential materials. Ability to maintain the highest standard is required with zero tolerance.

                                                            JOB SUMMARY:

In addition to attending regularly scheduled meetings with senior management, the resident is responsible for directing a number of special projects.  Projects are selected by the resident, under the direction of both the preceptor and other members of senior management.  The Administrative Resident will have additional educational opportunities through attendance at national and local conferences and seminars.

 PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

1. May participate in rotations with hospital departments to gain an understanding of the overall operations of the network.
2.  Attend all committee and full board meetings of the New Hanover Health Network Board of Trustees.
3. Take part in weekly leadership meetings with all senior level vice presidents and the CEO.
4. Participate actively in the budget process.
5. Involved with facilitating assigned projects across the network.
6. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the medical center on a daily basis.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants will have a MHA, MPH, MBA, or equivalent from an accredited graduate program. Applicant should be a motivated, self-starter, interested in furthering his or her career in healthcare administration through a hands-on learning experience.

About Lehigh Valley Health Network
Located in Allentown and Bethlehem, Pa., Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is one of the largest and oldest teaching hospitals in the state. As a major clinical campus for the University of South Florida, this newly established collaboration creates an atmosphere of constant learning and discovery. While serving as a progressive teaching institution, we’ve maintained our reputation as a community-based health care resource for over a century. As a not-for profit organization, our mission is to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community by providing advanced and compassionate health care of superior quality and value, supported by education and clinical research. With more than 900 beds located on three campuses (Cedar Crest, 17th and Chew Streets, and Muhlenberg), we operate the third-largest heart surgery program and fourth-largest cancer center in Pennsylvania. Each year, LVHN cares for more than 65,000 patients in the hospital, treats over 1,300,000 outpatients, attends to over 160,000emergency department cases, delivers more than 3,500 babies, and reaches thousands more in the community through health screenings and education and prevention programs.

About the LVHN Administrative Fellowship
The LVHN Administrative Fellowship provides a rotational and project-based learning/working experience for graduates from MHA, MPH, MBA, or equivalent programs. The Administrative Fellowship is a two-year program.

Year 1
The first year is dedicated to core rotations with senior leaders across departments. The fellow will gain hands-on experience on numerous projects throughout the rotations and vast exposure to various aspects of hospital administration. Core rotations include, but are not limited to:

• General Operations 
• Human Resources
• Patient Care Services
• Clinical & Service Line Operations
• Ambulatory Operations
• Facilities, Planning and Construction
• Supply Chain Management

Year 2
The second year of the program offers flexibility to concentrate in areas of interest and take on more specific projects pertaining to your goals and desired career path. The fellow will also have the opportunity to work on key network projects and have significant exposure to senior-level meetings.

For more information visit: http://www.lvhn.org/adminfellowship

Application Process
As part of the LVHN Green initiative, we request that all applications be submitted electronically. If interested, please submit the following items in PDF form to Joseph Hwang, Administrative Fellow at joseph.hwang@lvhn.org by September 30, 2013:

• Current resume
• 1 page personal statement
• 3 letters of recommendation (At least 1 academic) ** (Submitted directly from the chosen reference to joseph.hwang@lvhn.org)
• Graduate School Transcript

MBA, MHA or equivalent from an accredited graduate program in a health and/or business related field. Interested applicants should visit the following link for information on how to apply: http://administrativefellowship.upmc.com

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Health Sciences and comprises 20 owned hospitals, more than 4,500 employed physicians, more than 55,000 employees, an award-winning health plan serving nearly 2,000,000 members, and a broad array of diversified health services. As one of the largest non-profit integrated health care systems in the United States, UPMC provides an ideal environment for post-graduate training in health care administration.

The Administrative Fellowship Program at UPMC is designed to provide fellows with relevant practical experience in health care management through assigned rotations in primary functional areas, participation in various management meetings and committees, observation of senior management activities, and involvement in numerous projects and initiatives.

The Hospital Track is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in hospital administration. The first year comprises mandatory rotations in key areas such as ambulatory operations, clinical operations, leadership, support services administration, patient care services administration, and the physician services division. All hospital fellows spend their first year rotating with the executive team at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, consistently ranked among America's Best Hospitals as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The second year is less structured and provides fellows the opportunity to pursue other rotations within the health system and/or spend time managing a specific department.

Qualifications:

• Looking for motivated, responsible, fellows with exceptional strategic skills.
• Highly analytical
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Clear, concise writing skills
• MBA or MHA Required or in the final semester of MBA/MHA program
• Healthcare experience is a plus but not required

How To Apply:

• A short statement of interest (maximum 500 words)
• A current resume
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Letters of recommendation from the applicant’s university program director as well as two professional colleagues

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 25, 2013 through Friday, March 8, 2013. Finalists will be invited to ZT Wealth in Houston for personal interviews after the application deadline.    

The fellowship program will begin in April 2013; however, the start date is negotiable. The fellowship will be paid.

All questions and applications should be directed to:

Garrett Syphrett, MBA

390 N. 11^th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702
409.981.5503 DIRECT

409.981.5501 FAX

GarrettS@AltusHMS.com| www.AltusHMS.com

Altus Healthcare/ZT Wealth Postgraduate Fellowship

Location: Houston, TX

ZT Wealth is a private investment and management firm that acquires, manages, and builds middle-market medical companies. Those medical companies include, but not limited to, hospice care, diagnostic imaging centers, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic sleep labs, radiation treatment facilities, durable medical equipment, and emergency care.  We believe that the best opportunities to create significant value are found in companies in need of new capital and management structures.  The firm's atmosphere is entrepreneurial and energetic.

Fellowship Program:

Four primary purposes for Fellowship:

• To provide in-depth exposure to a broad range of association management issues and one-on-one interaction with senior-level executives.
• To allow the fellow to assume responsibility for selected administrative tasks.
• To develop the fellow’s decision-making and problem-solving skills as they relate to complex organizational activities.
• To provide the fellow with an opportunity to explore particular issues of importance to ZT Wealth and its affiliates.

The one to two year fellowship program will provide an opportunity for the fellow to work in all major ZT Wealth divisions, including Communications and Marketing, Executive Office, Finance, Operations, Private Equity, Altus Healthcare Management Services, Billing and Management, and Other Regional Services associated with ZT Wealth. The fellowship program’s content will be developed around the fellow’s special interests and in response to organizational needs. Candidates who take initiative, have a tremendous work ethic and have a high level of professional proficiency are considered ideal. Superior written and oral communication skills are also required. After hour attendance at ZT Wealth’s meetings is a part of the fellowship. ZT Wealth has no training period.  ZT Wealth works periodically on weekends. ZT Weatlh Chief Operating Officer Kraig W. Killough, ZT Wealth Chief Financial Officer Charles Boyd, MBA and Altus HMS Regional Executive Vice President, J. Kevin Herrington, MBA, FACHE, will serve as co-preceptors for the fellowship program.

Eligibility

All applicants must be US Citizens. VHA's Administrative Intern/Recent Graduates Program under the Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program (GHATP) supplements the didactic component of health services administration graduate programs with opportunities for applying knowledge gained through coursework. Through this program, VA provides in-hospital experiences for students receiving, or having just received, their master's degree in health care administration (MHA), health services administration (MHSA), public health (MPH), public administration (MPA), or business administration (MBA).

There are two types of GHATP administrative training positions:

Interns – Graduate students who have completed the didactic portion of their accredited graduate program requiring practical experience for up to 12 months prior to receiving their degree. Must be a student, in an accredited qualifying Master's program.

Recent Graduates – Graduates who recently received their master's degree from an accredited qualifying program seeking advanced practical experience for up to 12 months. Must be about to graduate or have graduated with a Masters degree within the last 2 years; up to 6 years for Veterans.

To qualify, your master's program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), or the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Intern/Recent Graduates receive a salary, benefits, training, and travel. Upon successful completion of the training program, Interns/Recent Graduates may be eligible for placement into a position within the VA health care system. Preceptors work with Interns/Recent Graduates to find a position that best fits their skills, needs, and circumstances.

Application Requirements and Process

The application deadline is Friday, September 13, 2013. It must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two-page personal statement discussing the type of training experience the candidate anticipates, specific expectations of the MEDVAMC, and career objectives following the program
• Technical writing sample or essay of which you are the sole author (please limit to 5 total pages)
• Three letters of recommendation (one from graduate program director and two professional references)
• All official college transcripts (graduate and undergraduate)

Applicants Must Apply Online at USAJOBS.gov 

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Administrative Training Program (formally referred to as the MEDVAMC Administrative Fellowship/Residency Program) is a component of the Department of Veterans Affairs Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program (GHATP). The purpose of GHATP is to recruit, train and retain highly-qualified individuals to become future leaders in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

The MEDVAMC training provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical training within a large, integrated health care system. It is a one year appointment and includes comprehensive rotations throughout the various departments which offer valuable information and excellent opportunities for growth. The trainee will have an array of projects to heighten understanding of the diverse facets of healthcare operations and management. Access to executive meetings and committees is also unlimited. The trainee is considered part of the leadership team and under direction of the training preceptor which is the Medical Center Director. The program is highly flexible, tailored to the interests of the trainee, and requires great initiative and self-management. The success of the MEDVAMC training is unparalleled as 100% of trainees over the past 10+ years have been retained after their training. Many of these former trainees are currently in middle to senior management positions within the VHA.

Preceptor/Senior Advisors

GHATP Board members consider the selection of the Preceptor as the most crucial factor toward ensuring a successful administrative training experience. The Preceptor must be a leader who has the education, experience and commitment to provide quality training. Specific criteria are established for the selection of Preceptors.

MEDVAMC Director, Adam C. Walmus, B.A., M.H.A., M.A., F.A.C.H.E., is Preceptor to the trainee. The vital factor in the success of the training is his commitment to the role of counselor, evaluator, facilitator, and instructor in the developmental process. Mr. Walmus’ leadership skills and discipline are well recognized in both the workplace and healthcare community. He will assist the trainee in selecting projects and activities specific to individual need, growth, and interests, and strongly encourages and supports the participation of trainees in ACHE and other professional organizations.

The trainee will also closely collaborate with the various leaders of MEDVAMC. These individuals include the Senior Management team, service/care line executives, former GHATP trainees now in management positions, and all other medical center staff. Mentoring and education are core components of the training and embraced by senior leaders and managers.

Training Structure:

Objectives

The training consists of rotations and project assignments, although other components such as networking and meetings are equally important. The training is designed to develop and define leadership competencies. The High Performance Development Model is used to evaluate the trainee’s progress. This model consists of eight core competencies that serve as the platform for training, mentoring, and projects.

1.  Organizational Stewardship

2.  Systems Thinking

3.  Creative Thinking

4.  Flexibility/Adaptability

5.  Customer Service

6.  Interpersonal Effectiveness

7.  Personal Mastery 

8.  Technical Skills

Rotations

During the course of the 12-month program, the trainee’s rotation through service/care lines is designed to present a comprehensive overview of facility operations and the opportunity to engage in project work. 

Projects

The trainee will have the opportunity to manage multiple, diverse projects. Beyond projects, the trainee will also participate in assignments that address core competencies of leadership, management, and administrative development. Project work will involve many different hospital departments, divisions, and functions. This allows for experience in a sundry of areas including finance, operations, department administration, strategic planning, quality improvement, patient safety, physician relations, information systems, labor management relations, governance and policy, and human resources. In addition, seeking out and taking on projects of personal interest is also encouraged. All projects are reviewed and approved by the Preceptor to ensure that they are appropriate and fitting to the growth and interest of the trainee.

Meetings

The trainee will meet regularly with the Preceptor to help discover areas of interest and focus. He/she is exposed to decision making, leadership, and governance at the most senior level of hospital operations. The trainee will attend daily executive morning and senior level meetings. In addition, they will be invited to a host of committee meetings. These meetings provide a broad perspective of clinical and administrative functions.

Networking Opportunities

• Department of Veterans Affairs (Washington D. C.) – Trainee becomes familiar with Congressional and Veterans Health Administration policies and processes in addition to meeting GHATP trainees from other facilities.
• ACHE Congress (Chicago) – This is a yearly conference that brings together healthcare leaders and is designed to learn about emerging issues and trends within the healthcare industry.
• Texas Medical Center (TMC) Fellow Network – Trainees have the opportunity to network with fellows from the many other TMC hospitals. In addition, the trainee will be invited to spend time at neighboring facilities to tour and learn about their hospital operations.
• GHATP Conference Calls – Monthly calls with GHATP trainees from other VA facilities are designed to disseminate information on projects and experiences. Trainees also discuss readings and literature relevant to surfacing trends or hot topics within the VA or healthcare industry.

Environment/Culture

The trainee will benefit from the culture and environment of MEDVAMC being an academic institution located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC). The TMC is the largest medical center in the world, consisting of 49 member institutions; it is home to many of the nation’s best hospitals, physicians, researchers, educational institutions, and health care providers. MEDVAMC’s teaching and research models foster a learning atmosphere rich in medical advancement, cutting edge technology, and collaborative partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine and other TMC facilities. The trainee will have a unique opportunity to tour and observe the operations of neighboring facilities such as Baylor College of Medicine, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center, The Methodist Hospital, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, Memorial-Hermann Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children, and Harris County Hospital District.

The ideal candidate will have a MS or PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field, experience teaching or mentoring undergraduates in Biomedical Engineering, and a strong interest in global health education and research.

Rice University, in Houston Texas and Jimma University in Jimma, Ethiopia introduce a new fellowship in Biomedical Engineering.  With funding from AIHA’s Twinning Partnership, Jimma University, Rice University, and Texas Children’s Hospital have recently embarked on a new partnership to strengthen biomedical engineering education in Ethiopia.  As part of this program, we have developed a Global Health Technology (GLHT) Fellowship to support biomedical engineering education at Jimma University.

The GLHT fellow will reside at Jimma University, where he/she will work with partner institution faculty to develop and implement undergraduate biomedical engineering courses.  The partnership places a strong focus on laboratory and inquiry-based education.  GLHT fellows will be jointly appointed at Rice University and an Assistant Professor at Jimma University.  The one-year fellowship is renewable for a second year, subject to satisfactory performance.  Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in research related to global health technologies. 

Fellows will receive a competitive stipend to support cost of living and medical benefits, assistance locating housing, and travel support.  The fellowship start date is flexible, but ideally would range from June to August, 2013.

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing their interest and qualifications for the program, CV, and names of references to Rebecca Richards-Kortum (rkortum@rice.edu).  The deadline for receipt of application is May 1, 2013; applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

How To Apply

To qualify for the UTMB Administrative Fellowship position, applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or similiar degree. For initial consideration for the Administrative Fellowship Program, include the following in your application package:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Official Graduate School Transcript
• Three Letters of Recommendation (at least one from a professor and one from a previous employer)
• Personal Statement (2 page maximum)

Application for the 2014-2015 fellowship position must be received in ONE complete package by October 1, 2013 and sent to:

Mai Hoang
Administrative Fellow
The University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard, Route 0132
2.206 Administration Building
Galveston, TX 77555-0132

                                                                         
Your personal statement may include information such as personal goals, your reasons for applying for the Administrative Fellowship position at UTMB, and what you hope to accomplish as an Administrative Fellow. Following receipt and review of all application materials, qualifying candidates will be screened and contacted to arrange an initial interview date.

 Overview

The Administrative Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (UTMB Health) is a yearlong program dedicated to fostering the development of future leaders in health care. At UTMB Health, we are committed to ensuring the fellow gains exposure to the operations of a multifaceted health system and the unique challenges faced by academic medical centers.

The Administrative Fellowship Program provides recent graduates from an accredited MHA program or similar degree plan with the opportunity to begin a successful career in health care administration. Fellows will apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to real world situations and explore hospital operations through the completion of a wide range of projects. In addition, fellows receive a one-on-one mentorship with the CEO of the UTMB Health System and meet on weekly basis with the fellowship Program Sponsor. Under the supervision of the Program Sponsor, the fellow participates in the following experiences:

Rotations

The fellow receives the opportunity to visit many diverse workplaces throughout UTMB's Health System. This allows the fellow to shadow a wide variety of employees and learn about how each area of the health system plays an integral role in UTMB's success. At UTMB, the fellow is given the ability to select these rotations based on their personal interests.

Projects

UTMB seeks individuals who are highly motivated and desire the opportunity to utilize the skills they have learned to contribute to the overarching goals of the health system. In order to optimize the fellow’s experience, the UTMB Administrative Fellowship focuses on projects that are completed under the direction of Executive Leadership, as well as, directors and managers across the system. The Administrative Fellow is considered an important member of the administrative team, and is not only offered the chance, but is expected to make contributions that have a positive effect on the organization.

Mentorship

The Administrative Fellow works under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Health System & Service Line Operations and the CEO of the Health System. As the Program Sponsor, the Associate Vice President for Health System & Service Line Operations helps the fellow in his or her day-to-day functions. The CEO serves as the preceptor, engaging the fellow in direct mentorship with senior executive staff.

For more information, please visit our website at:

www.utmb.edu/administrativefellowship

Please apply for this position through our careers website at Intermountainhealthcare.jobs using job # 132767

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; Intermountain verifies both degree attainment and educational institution accreditation following an offer of employment
• Must have completed one or more years of a post-graduate degree program (preferably in Business or Health Services Administration)
• Must demonstrate leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking
• Must be proficient with business computer applications (i.e Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Please apply for this position through our careers website at Intermountainhealthcare.jobs using job # 132767

This exciting opportunity is created to assist in gaining an understanding of the nature and complexities of management and leadership in a healthcare setting. The incumbent will do so through a combination of job shadowing, attending meetings with leaders and managers, and completing projects as assigned. This position will have responsibility for short-term projects within hospital operations as determined by the supervising Operations Officer. 

This internship will be located at Intermountain Medical Center.

Job Essentials: 

• Spends time with regional and facility leaders, department directors and managers in order to understand their business environment and existing critical issues; assists them with projects as needed
• Regularly attends Executive/Administrative Council Meetings and attends Governing Board Meeting, Medical Executive Meeting, and Physician Committee Meeting as appropriate
• Selects and implements at least one project that allows for individual initiative and learning and is approved by the supervising Operations Officer
• Assists with general administrative duties as they arise and other job related duties
• Exhibits behaviors consistent with the Intermountain Healthcare Mission, Vision, and Values

** When attaching your resume, please attach two letters of recommendation and an essay stating the advantages of participating in this summer internship (applications will not be reviewed until the essay and letters of recommendations are attached to your profile)

Overview

Seattle Children's Hospital is ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Seattle Children's serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. For the past 100 years, we have cared for children with illnesses and injuries. Though much has changed in pediatric medicine during the past century, we are proud that Seattle Children’s has often been at the forefront of these advances.

Seattle Children’s is dedicated to caring for our young patients, training health care professionals, pursuing research and clinical innovation, and serving our community. To achieve our vision of being “the best children’s hospital,” one of our strategic plan goals is to develop the next generation of pediatric health care leaders.

Fellowship Introduction

The 2 year fellowship program is tailored to the specific needs and interests of the Administrative Fellow, and project assignments are made based on initiatives underway during the Administrative Fellow’s tenure at the hospital. In the first year, the fellow will spend time in project work focusing on different areas of the hospital. In the second year, the fellow will obtain line management experience in a preferred department.

Key areas of focus in the first year may include (but are not limited to):

• Hospital Operations, Inpatient and Ambulatory
• Continuous Performance Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Patient Safety
• Information Technology
• Regulatory Compliance
• Physician Partnership

Fellowship Objectives

The primary objectives of the Administrative Fellowship program are to:

• Support the fellow in developing a comprehensive understanding of pediatric hospital operations
• Prepare the fellow to assume a contributing role on a healthcare management team
• Provide the fellow an opportunity to enhance important managerial competencies such as customer service, financial stewardship, operations management, change management, and performance management

Preceptor

The Administrative Fellow will directly report to Jennifer Abermanis, M.S., ACHE, Vice President of Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Support Services. Ms. Abermanis serves as the fellow’s direct supervisor and provides professional guidance, mentoring and support during the 2 year fellowship.

Application Process

The 24 month administrative fellowship begins in the summer of 2014. To apply, the following information must be submitted by September 20, 2013.

1. Current resume

2. Three letters of recommendation (only one from faculty member of your graduate program)

3. Official transcript of completed graduate school courses

4. Narrative statement (less than 500 words) that addresses:

• How your interest in health care management developed
• Goals to accomplish during the administrative fellowship
• Choose one of our four pillars (Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety) and describe why they are integral to our organization       
• Long term career objectives

Please submit all application materials in the same envelope.

Required Qualifications

MHA, MHSA, MPH or MBA

Relevant work experience (summer or previous employment)

Compensation

The fellow is paid a competitive salary. In addition, the fellow receives the benefits available to full-time employees and is able to select one national conference per year to attend during the fellowship.

Mail and Contact Information

Please send the complete fellowship application to: 

Whitney Murphy

Administrative Fellow

Seattle Children's Hospital

M/S RB.2.419

Seattle, WA 98105-0371

For questions, please contact current fellow: 

Whitney Murphy

206-987-9413

whitney.murphy@seattlechildrens.org

MHA/MBA/MHSA or equivalent from an accredited graduate program. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated and teamwork-oriented; interest in the management and operation of an academic medical center. Applicants must be either a citizen of the United States or be able to maintain work authorization throughout the Fellowship. UWHC does not offer visa or green card sponsorship to candidates for the Fellowship program. Qualified candidates for the Administrative Fellowship must submit a formal employment application and behavioral assessment at www.UWHealth.org/careers under the 'Careers at UW Hospital & Clinics--search jobs' tab. Perform a keyword search for 'Administrative Fellow.' Within the online application, please attach your cover letter, resume, personal statement of interest in pursuing an Administrative Fellowship at UW Health (one page), three letters of recommendation (at least one from a past or current employer), and official graduate school transcript. If you are unable to attach letters of recommendation or your transcript to the online application, please send (preferably in one packet) to:

Tracey Glinski, Human Resources Recruitment Center, Attn: Administrative Fellowship Program, 800 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705.

All application materials must be received by August 23, 2013.

UW Health is an academic medical center associated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The entities constituting UW Health are the UW Hospital and Clinics (UWHC), UW Medical Foundation (UWMF, the physician faculty practice organization) and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH). The two-year Administrative Fellowship program is designed to cultivate leaders in the field of academic healthcare by fostering close working relationships between the Fellow and senior leadership of the three UW Health entities while exposing her/him to a diverse array of operational activities. The Fellow will spend a year working with each of the respective leadership teams of UWHC (1st year) and UWMF (2nd year). As the Administrative Fellowship is tailored to the interests of the candidate selected, the Fellow will choose the focus of their work and will have the option of participating in rotations. Areas of opportunity for project work include (but are not limited to) operations, strategic planning, business development, quality improvement, financial analysis, compliance, contract negotiations, organizational development, and labor relations. For additional information, please visit our website:

http://www.UWHealth.org

GHATP Recent Graduate (Fellowship) Eligible.

*NOTE:  If you applied to the previous announcement, for Admininstrative Fellowship, you will need to re-apply.

Graduated with a MPH, MHA, MHSA, other Health Care Management/Administration degree or MBA, MPA with minimum two health care administration courses. Apply within two years of degree (or 6 years for perference eligible veterans precluded from applying due to military service).

Master's program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), or the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Transcripts demonstrating eligibility are required to be included in the application package to be considered.  All MBA and MPA candidates must have had coursework in health care administration to qualify.

Must be a US citizen.

Application materials:

Resume-in describing your experience please be clear and specific.  We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. 

Complete Occupational Questionnaire

Cover letter

College transcripts from the qualifying institution for this postion (unofficial transcripts accepted)

Three letters of reference (one from program director/chair, one professional reference)

Veterans: Copy of member DD214. Disabled veterans: official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying member's service connected disability. Copy of Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference (if applicable).

Please see www.usajobs.gov for details on how to apply.

The GHATP program is a 12-month experience under the preceptorship of the Medical Center Director and is part of the US Department of Veterans Affairs' Graduate Healthcare Admininstratin Training Program (GHATP). The Cheyenne VAMC & Clinics serve approximately 20,000 rural and highly rural veterans in Southeastern Wyoming, Northern Colorado and Western Nebraska. We are a member of the Rocky Mountain Healthcare Network (VISN 19) that includes 6 medical centers, 6 telehealth outreach clinics, and 41 community based outpatient clinics in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. The medical center is a level 2 complexity facility, providing outpatient services in medicine, surgery and mental health as well as primary and secondary inpatient services in medicine and standard surgical procedures, with an authorization to provide intermediate level orthopaedic procedures.  A 40-bed Community Living Center is also located on the main campus.  There are three multi-specialty outpatient clinics; Ft. Collins and Greeley, CO and Sidney, NE. A Primary Care Telehealth Outreach Clinic is located in Rawlins, WY.  And weekly service to four new communities was initiated in 2010 using a Mobile Telehealth Clinic.

The Fellow will complete rotations within the organization including all clinics and will rotate to the tertiary facility in Denver, CO. The incumbent will contribute to key projects, attend a variety of local and VISN 19 meetings, and participate in selected aspectes of healthcare administration.  The Fellow will be encouraged and mentored to provide insight and develop creative ideas as a member of the executive team. The Fellow will participate in the GHATP Training Program (http://www.vacareers.va.gov/students/administrative.asp)

Once all application packages have been received they will be reviewed to ensure basic quallification requirements are met.  Best qualified candidates will be interviewed.