Post Graduate Administrative FellowshipGUIDE TO APPROACHING THE FELLOWSHIP PROCESSPRESENTED BY: NADIR BAKALI & ANTWAN WILLIAMS IIAPRIL 1ST 2014, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

What is a Administrative Fellowship?• Administrative Fellowship is a program that provides

future healthcare executives with opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of hospital and clinic based healthcare operations in an fast pace environment. 

• Fellows systematically participate in rotations throughout the health system learning each department.

• Fellows are given the opportunity to take part in hands-on, operationally focused projects and participate in various leadership activities that nurture professional growth. 

• Fellows are personally mentored and molded by senior hospital leadership. Preceptors for the program typically include the hopsitals: CEO, CFO, and COO etc.

Advantages of an Administrative Fellowship• Main goal for every program is

leadership succession. Fellows are considered the future of the organization.

• Direct reporting relationship to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer(s), or a member of the senior leadership team who in collaboration with the fellow will develop career and fellowship plans.

• Personalize your learning curve, area of focus, and career track.

• Part of a long standing tradition for many Health systems across the US.

• Administrative Fellows are allowed to travel and attend conferences.

• Administrative Fellowship Program pays for their fellows to receive their certifications in lean-six sigma, project management etc.

• Gain exposure to entire Health System from a top down perspective.

• Personally mentored by hospital senior leadership and C-Suite.

• Opportunity for career growth is exponential.

Types of Administrative Fellowships• 1 Year Project based Fellowships:

• Assigned multiple projects based on current hospital initiatives.

• 2 Year Fellowships: • Year 1: structured rotations. • Year 2: Projects in area of focus.

• Fellowship Tracks:• Hospital Operations• Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare Organizations that Offer Administrative Fellowships

Where can I Find Administrative Fellowships?• American College of Healthcare Executives: Directory

• http://www.ache.org/postgrad/directory.cfm

• Do your own research: Google ---- RECOMMENDED

• Attending ACHE Conferences/Networking Events

• Emails and Flyers via UCF COPHA.

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Application & Fellowship Timeline

Antwan Williams II

GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM ADMINSTRATIVE FELLOWSHIP (2014-2016)

My Fellowship Overview• Geisinger Health System is a fully integrated, physician-led health

care system, and is also home to a large multispecialty group practice with more than 800 physicians and one of the largest rural health financing and insurance companies in the country.

• Top 20 according to the MHA Guide of 2013 Fellowships in the nation • Top 35 Integrated Delivery Systems in the nation (Becker's Hospital

Review)

• Community Hospital/Integrated Delivery System Concentration – Community hospital and community practice operations based at Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

• Not for-profit community hospital system

The Interview Process• Standard Application Packet • Letter of Recs , Resume, Essays,

• Phone Interview• General Questions

• WHY?

• On site interview visit• Are you a good fit?.. Is the hospital a good fit for you (the culture)

• Rapid Fire Panel Interviews

• Based off your experience – Highlight your strengths

• The 5 minute intro..

Be an Outlier: Separate Yourself from the Pack

High Risk, High Rewards

As Eleanor Roosevelt stated, “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer

and richer experience.”

Take Home Points

• It is what you make it• Work hard & dedicate yourself

• Thrive within the Health System or Move on to another Hospital

• Shoot for the stars• Apply• Apply

• Apply

• “Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.” – George E. Woodberry

Nadir BakaliDUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW(2014-2016).

Duke University Health System Overview • Duke University Health System  is one of the worlds

premier Academic Medical System and a world-class network dedicated to providing the full range of patient health services across the continuum of care, from wellness to hospice. 

• Ranked 8 and top 10 23 consecutive years  U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals“ edition 2012.

• Ranked the number 1 hospital in the state of North Carolina- U.S. News & World Report.

Why Duke University Health System?• Completed a Summer Graduate Health Administrative

Internship at Duke.

• Preferred to be in a major well recognized health system.

• Preferred the two year fellowship track.

• Preferred to work in an Academic Medical Center.

• Good basketball team.

Duke University Health System Administrative Fellowship Program• Duke University Hospital

Administrative Fellowship

• Focuses on Hospital Operations

• 2 year program

• Preceptor: President of Duke University of Hospital.

• Duke Revenue Cycle and Financial Management

• Focuses on Revenue Cycle Management

• 2 year program

• Preceptor: CFO of Duke University Health System

Application Process the Majority• Standard written application

• Resume

• Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts

• 3 Letter of Recs: 1 academic, 1 professional, 1 Program Director

• Personal Statement:• Why are you interested in healthcare? • Why are you interested in Duke University Health System? • Why are you interested in a two year fellowship?

• All applications are review by 1st year Fellows and they decide who moves on to the next step.

Round 1 Interview: The Phone interview

INTERVIEW

• Duration 30-45 minutes

• 35-50 canidates

• Interview is conducted by 1st and 2nd year fellows.

• Resume based questions

• Situational based questions

• Reserve time for you to ask questions

MY PERSONAL ADVICE

• Research the health system

• READ about current healthcare events

• Know yourself and your resume

• Ask a lot of questions about the fellowship program

Round 2: Final/On-Site Interview

INTERVIEW

• 2 day interview process all expensed paid.

• 10-12 final candidates

• Day 1• Networking event

• Welcome presentation and dinner

• Meet current and previous fellow

• Meet Hospital leadership and interviewers

• Day 2• 3-5 panel interviews (30 minutes each)

• Campus tour

• Lunch

MY ADVICE

• Relax and enjoy the moment

• This interview is more about cultural fit

• Evaluate this hospital is right for you

• Do your research and continue reading current events

• Research the interviewees background

• Ask a lot of questions during the interview

• Dress business professional

My Advice • Set reliable academic and professional goals from Day 1.

• Find students who have similar goals and work together.

• Build your Resume: Internships, entry level jobs, volunteering and community service.

• Don’t be afraid to do your internship outside of Orlando or Florida

• Expand your network: Join ACHE, UPD, GHN.

• Get to know your Faculty and Professors!!!!!

• Reach out to the current Fellows for hospitals you have interest in.

• Compile a list of all Fellowship programs 3-4 months before application period opens up.

• Start preparing your applications 2 months in advance

• Don’t be afraid of rejection: The entire process is a hit or miss.

Additional Resources & Contact Information• Nadir Bakali: Nbakali@knights.ucf.edu

• Antwan Williams: adw08d@knights.ucf.edu

• Fellowship experiences:• http://www.ache.org/postgrad/pgf_presentations/fellowship_presentations.cfm

Additional Resources• List of Health Systems that we applied too:

• Duke University Health System: Durham, NC• University of North Carolina Health System: Chapel Hill, NC• Lehigh Health Valley Network: Allentown, NC• Massachusetts General Hospital: Boston, MA• Main Line Health System, PA• MD Anderson Cancer Center: Houston, TX• Medstar Health Network: Washington DC, VA• Methodist Health: Houston, TX• Massachusetts General Physician Offices: Boston, MA• Miami Children Hospital, FL• University of Michigan Health: Ann Arbor, MI• Resurrection Health: Chicago, IL• St. Louis Children Hospital: St. Louis , MO• Texas Children’s Hospital: Houston, TX• St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital: Houston, TX• UCLA Health System: Los Angeles, CA• University of Pittsburg Medical Center: Pittsburg, PA

• Sample Phone Interview Questions