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Administrative Fellowship

The Rochester Regional Health Administrative Fellowship Program is a 12 to 24 month, post-graduate program designed to grow and develop the next generation of healthcare leaders. Fellows will have the opportunity to complete meaningful system-wide projects and are able to gain new skills and exposure in areas of interest. Examples of past completed fellow projects include:

Data analysis of system-wide perioperative services
Interim position as Patient Experience Director
Project support for building the Sands Constellation Center for Critical Care
Design of Cancer Survivorship Clinic Business Case for the Lipson Cancer Institute
Selection and implementation of SafeConnect Event Reporting Software
Project management for developing a Geriatric Surgery Center of Excellence

In addition, all fellows will work under the guidance of a preceptor and program executive sponsor in order to set goals, receive constructive feedback, and manage their project portfolios. At Rochester Regional Health, we pride ourselves in selecting the highest qualified leaders to aid in the development and growth of fellows and the fellowship program.

Interested candidates should apply through the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application System (NAFCAS) or through the ACHE website. Each year, the application will open in June and close in October. Final candidates will be extended offers on the second Monday of November and then will have 24 hours to accept or decline the offer. Candidates will need to submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Personal statement – using one page, please give your statement of interest explaining your qualifications, including why you would be a successful fellow
4. Graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university
5. Three letters of recommendation:
  - Academic
  - Professional
  - Other
6. Answers to the following questions using 250 words or less:
  - “Today’s patients expect the same level of customer service and individualized attention they get from purveyors of non-healthcare goods and services – and if you don’t deliver, then they’re willing to go elsewhere.” – Becker’s Hospital Review
    - As a healthcare system, what are some initiatives we can implement to engage our patient populations, as consumers?
  - Describe a professional competency you are working on and why you think it is important.
  - Healthcare disruptors are a hot topic right now. Pick one disruptor, and explain in your words, how you believe it will impact today’s healthcare market.
The following is the application timeline for 2018 – 2019 applicants:
- Applications open: June 12^th
- Application closes: October 1^st
- Phone Interviews: Early October
- Onsite Interviews: Late October / Early November
- Offers Extended: November 12^th – Applicants will have 24 hours to accept per NAFCAS policies
2nd Year Administrative Fellows

Caroline Orr, MHA

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

1st Year Administrative Fellows

Betsy Skerker, MBA, MPH

University of Buffalo

Nonso Nwanze, OD, MSc, DIC

Imperial College London

Taylor Harrison, MHA

University of Central Florida

Gennel Vieira, MHA

The Ohio State University

Varsha Ramdevan, MBA

John Hopkins University

Maha Madi, MHSA

University of Kansas Medical Center
Rebecca King, MHA

Georgia Southern University; Program Manager | National Health Services Corps

Years of Fellowship: 2017 - 2018

“The RRH Administrative Fellowship Program allowed me to grow, both professionally and personally, while building a unique foundation for my career in healthcare. Not only was I able to develop a diverse skill set that can be transferred to any industry, but I was able to create meaningful relationships that I will carry for the rest of my life.”

Annemarie Wess, MHA

University of Central Florida; Project Manager | RRH Integration

Years of Fellowship: 2016 - 2018

“I chose to remain employed with Rochester Regional Health because this organization believes in their mission, vision, and values while engaging with the community for greater impact. Rochester Regional Health continuously invests in growing their employees, including the administrative fellowship program, through education and mentorship. They pursue best practices and innovative concepts like sustainability in healthcare. It is difficult to choose any one program feature that I appreciate more than others because the program is so dynamic and offers a variety of healthcare experiences. If I had to choose though, I would say that I love how Rochester Regional Health empowers their employees to develop innovative forward thinking ideas for implementation. They truly engage their employees, visitors, and community members from all levels. This is a fellowship program where professional growth and success is inevitable as well as fostered.”
Emily O'Banion

Senior Vice President, Integrated Healthcare Delivery, Administrative Fellowship Executive Sponsor

Mazie Tai

Vice President, HR Operations

Amy Craib

Vice President, Operations

James Williams

Vice President, Integration & Lipson Cancer Institute

John Foley

Executive Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

Eric Gommel

Senior Director, Strategy

Elizabeth Lattimore

Vice President, Medicine, Oncology, & Opthalmology

Contact Information

Administrative Fellows
RRHAdminFellows@rochesterregional.org
James Schell; Senior Recruiter
james.schell@rochesterregional.org