UMHS Administrative Fellowship Program


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 Director and 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, Senior Associate 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 4-8 week 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.

Requirements
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.

Program Benefits
The program provides a foundation in leadership skills that are transferable to many career paths in health care management. Specifically, the program will enhance and develop an individual's analytical, communications, project management, organizational and leadership skills.

Selected Projects Undertaken by Previous UMHS Administrative Fellows

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Current Fellows

2009-2011
Marisa Rodriguez, University of Michigan, Hospitals & Health Centers

2008-2010
Christine La Jeunesse, University of Michigan Medical School

Previous Fellows and Their Current Professional Positions

2007-2009
Carolina Typaldos, Project Manager, Operations and Ancillary Services, UMHHC

2006-2008
Amy Huang, Staff Specialist, Faculty Group Practice, UMHHC

2005-2007
Aarti Aurora, Senior Project Manager, Business Intelligence, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

2004-2006
Kendra Jackson (Brown), Office Manager, UMHHC, Operating Rooms

2003-2005       
Ed Cho, Internal Consultant, Kaiser Permanente

2002-2004
Erika Motz (Johnson), Senior Project Manager, University Health System Consortium, Oak Brook, IL

2001-2003       
Ebbin Dotson, PhD candidate, University of California, Berkley

1991-1992
Patrice Lyons, Project Manager, Ambulatory Care Services, UMHHC

1990-1991
Eric Kratochwill, Administrative Director, UMHHC

1981-1983
Tony Denton, Chief Operating Officer, UMHHC

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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, 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.

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Application Process

The U-M Health System is committed to developing a diverse and collaborative organization. A selection committee representing leaders from across the Health System reviews all applications. A select number of applicants will be called for telephone interviews. Upon completion of telephone interviews, the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for on-site interviews, which will include an orientation to the UMHS campus. The final selection will be made shortly after the on-site interviews are completed. The following information must be received as a completed packet by Oct. 1, 2009:

Timeline

2009

2010

Required Application Materials:

  1. Current resume
  2. One–page statement of Career Goals and Objectives that specifies the area(s) of interest (e.g. operations, finance, strategic planning) which you most desire to explore during your fellowship tenure; the statement should also address your interest in academic health care management.
  3. Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate degree programs
  4. Three letters of recommendation
  5. Telephone numbers where you can be reached during the months of October and November.

Applications for the Administrative Fellowship should be directed to:

Administrative Fellowship Coordinator
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
300 N. Ingalls, NI4B18
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5474

You can also e-mail us at: adminfellow@umich.edu.

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updated 8/21/08
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