The American College of Healthcare Executives is pleased to announce the Stuart A. Wesbury, Jr. Postgraduate Fellowship and the American College of Healthcare Executives Minority Internship programs. The brochure here describes the programs, including criteria applicants must meet. The deadline for application is December 1, 2008 and ACHE will extend its offer to their choice of candidates by January 30, 2009.

Information in the brochure is also available in the Career Services section of ACHE's website, www.ache.org.

All information and inquires should be directed to:

Human Resources
American College of Healthcare Executives
One N. Franklin Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606-3491
(312)424-9341 or
hr-intern-fellow@ache.org

The Stony Brook Hospital Administration fellowship program is designed to provide the Fellow with significant exposure to hospital management and operations. As an active member of the senior executive group, the Fellow has the opportunity to attend a variety of administrative, medical, and board meetings and to work with administrators at all levels within the organization. During the first year, the Fellow gains insight to the complexity of an Academic Medical Center through structured departmental rotations.

QUALIFICATIONS: MHA, MBA, MHA/MBA or related advanced degree required from an accredited graduate program. The fellowship position can serve as the remaining requirement for a graduate degree if all didactic coursework has been completed. The candidate must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Application Requirements: Please submit the following: cover letter, resume, one-page personal statement, graduate school transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Applicants for the position must be authorized to work in the United States.

Application deadline: 11/03/2008
Selection announcement date: 12/15/2008
Start date: 07/01/2009

For more information or to submit your application, contact:

Stony Brook University Hospital
101 Nicolls Road
HSC. Level 5, AD Suite
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8410
Attn: Maria Luisa Smeraldi, Administrative Fellow
Phone: (631) 444-2702
Fax:(631) 444-8925
E-mail: MariaLuisa.Smeraldi@stonybrook.edu

or go to the official website at www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org.

The North Bronx Healthcare Network (NBHN) (Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital) is one of the first Networks of the Health & Hospitals Corporation to implement the Lean management approach. The Lean approach focuses on continuous quality improvement by relentlessly eliminating waste from work processes. Lean processes increase efficiency, eliminate error, and contribute to safer patient care and greater patient satisfaction.

The Lean Program Facilitators will be serving as Lean Ambassadors for the Network. They will provide logistical support to the Chief Transformation Officer, responsible for coordinating the rapid improvement events and guiding improvement teams by utilizing the Lean techniques and tools. In addition they will be following up with the process owners and past team members to ensure the sustainability of improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a major in business administration, health administration, public administration, or related field, and, 6 years of progressively responsible administrative/management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package. Qualified candidates, please e-mail/fax your resume, including salary history and requirements to: Dolores.Leite@nbhn.net, or fax (718) 918-3834, or vial mail to: Dolores M. Leite, Associate Executive Director, Human Resources, Jacobi Medical Center, Room 1S6, Nurses Residence Building #4, 1400 Pelham Parkway So., Bronx, New York 10461

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To all alumni,

The Department of Veteran Affairs is accepting applications for an administrative Fellow for their VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network in 2009.

The VA Desert Pacific Healthcare is a network that is dedicated to provide healthcare services to America's veterans. The network comprised of five health systems: VA Greater Los Angeles, VA San Diego, VA Long Beach and Southern Nevada.

In the fellowship program, the fellow with report to the Network Director and the Newtwork Operations Officer. The mentoring experience our program offers will result in the fellow forming the relationships, knowledge, and skills needed to develop his or her personal leadership style.

The one year program will begin in July, the date is negotiable. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and provide a copy of his or her resume, two letters of reccomendation (one from the applicant's department/program chair), and official copy of the applicant's graduate transcripts by Febrary 1, 2009.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Alejandro Algarin, Administrative Fellow at (562) 826-5963 or AlejandroAlgarin@va.gov.

To all alumni,

The Henry Ford Health System is a vertically integrated health system that includes seven hospitals, a medical group, an insurance company and community care services. In addition, HFHS is an academic institution supporting research and education.

The program offers an in-depth educational and practical experience in a health care environment. More then 1,100 residents, fellows, and medical students train at Henry Ford each year in more than 40 clinical specialties and subspecialties. From communiy commitment to patient-focused care to administrative integration challenges, Henry Ford Health System allows for substantial professional and personal growth.

For more information about the fellowship, please contact:

Current Fellows
Brian Watha: (313)664-8328 bwatha@hap.org
Amy Roble: (313)874-3768 aroble1@hfhs.org
Zubair Munshey: (313) 876-8310 zmunshe1@hfhs.org
Sharifa Alcendor: (734) 287-9849 salcend@hfhs.org

Fellowship Program Director
Amy Schultz (313) 874-6027 aschult1@hfhs.org

Fellowship Program Coordinator
Lowell Tyler (313) 916-3897 ltyler@hfhs.org

To all alumni members,

Children's Memorial Hospital is offering a one-year, postgraduate Admisitrative Fellowship Program. The hospital is a free-standing academic pediatric medical center located in Chicago, Illinois. The hospital is aligned with 1,100 pediatric specialists focusing on more than 70 specialties in 13 locations.

The postgraduate fellowship program focuses on pediatric healthcare issues. The administrative fellow will work closely with the senior leadership team of the hospital addressing operational and strategic initiatives. The objectives of the administrative fellowship include:

- Postgraduate training, experimental learning, and professional growth
- Contribution to the organization through specific assignments and responsibilities
- Development of a mentor relationship offering support and guidance for professional development and career advancement

More information is available on their website at www.childrensmemorial.org.

For any questions or inquiries about the fellowship please contact:

Jill Keats,MHM
Administrator, Corporate Outreach
(773)880-3405
jkeats@childrensmemorial.org

Olga Zavadska, MHSA
Administrative Fellow
(773) 880-3951
ozavadska@childrensmemorial.org

To all alumni members,

The Duke Revenue Cycle and Financial Management Fellowship Program offers individuals with an MHA, MPH, MBA, or Masters in Accounting from an accredited program (AUPHA, CAHME, AACSB), a comprehensive learning opportunity in an academic center.

The program is housed within the Patient Revenue Management Organization (PRMO) which is the centralized billing and collections office for the entire Duke Health System. Formed in 2001, the PRMO focuses on streamlining the revenue cycle through enhanced management of Scheduling, Registration, Coding, Reinbursement, Billing, Collections, Managed Care Contracting, and Customer Service. The two year fellowship program is designed to provide in-depth experience and knowledge of how revenue cycle financial mangement functions at all levels across the health system.

Fellows will follow a structures rotation schedule the first year, and then may tailor their second year to their professional goals and interests. Graduates encounter many opportunies for employment upon graduation.

The Duke Revenue Cycle and Financial Management Fellowship Program website (http://adminfellowship.duhs.duke.edu) provides interested candidates with program details and application requirements. The interview schedule is the following:

- Application materials must be postmarked by October 15, 2008
- Phone interviews for selected candidates are between October 29th and 31st
- On-site interview November 19th and 20th

Any questions about the program contact Cecelia Moore, Chief Operating Officer of the PRMO or the current fellows at your convenience.

To all alumni members, The David A. Gee Administrative Fellowship is a two year post-graduate program for students with an MBA, MHA, and/or MPH and provides unique exposure to the operations and governance of a premier academic medical center.

For additional information regarding the fellowship structure, application process, and candidate requirements, visit their online website here.

To all alumni members,

The objective of the David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for recent graduates to learn about healthcare policy development through direct exposure to public and private secot decison-makers in health policy Washington, DC.

The program includes exposure to organizations, associations, and coalitions in the private sector, as well as policy development centers in the Congress and Administration. The Fellowship begins with three months of orientation visits to key policy development centers in Washington and the surrounding areas. During the remaining nine months, Fellows complete a full-time placement that allows them to gain first-hand experience in policy making and explore current issues in depth.

All applications for the program must be received no later that October 17, 2008. Details of the application requirements along with a copy of the Winston Fellowship brochure can be found at www.winstonfellowship.org. For further information, visit the website or contact the program at winston@aupha.org or 703-894-0940 ext. 122.

To all alumni members,

The Duke University Hospital Administrative Fellowship program offers indivduals with an MHA, MPH, MBA, or equivalent from an accredited program (AUPHA, CAHME, AACSB). The program benefits from a broad range of services that are part of Duke Medicine such as an academic center, community-based acute care hospitals, a private position practice, ambulatory surgical centers, and other service along the continuum of care. Following a structures rotation-based first year, fellows may tailor their second year to their professional goals and interests.

The program's website (http://adminfellowship.duhs.duke.edu) provides interested candidates with program details and application requirements. Additionally, we would like to be aware of our interview schedule:

- Application materials must be postmarked by October 15, 2008
- Phone interviews for selected candidates between October 29th and 31st
- On-site interview November 19th and 20th

If you have any questions contact Kevin Sowers, Associate Vice President of the Duke University Health System or any of the current fellows at your convenience.

To all alumni members,

The University of Illinois is pleased to inform you about the 2009-2010 Admnistrative Fellowship Program. Currently, they are contacting graduta programs across the nation for interested applicants.

The Administrative Fellowship offers qualified candidates the opportunity to participate in a well-developed program at a leading academic medical center in Chicago. The one-year appointment is led by the Chief Executive Officer and provides active involvement with the Executive Leadership team in a variety of strategic and operational initiatives.

Our website here has more information about the fellowship. Application materials must be received by October 15th, 2008.

To all alumni members,

The Moses Cone Health System is accepting applications for its 2009-2011 Post-Graduate Fellowship Program.

Moses Cone is known regionally and nationally as a leader and innovator in the health care field, and as the preferred provider in its market. Their integrated delivery system consists of five hospitals, two ambulatory care centers, outpatient rehab centers, and primary and specialty physican practices.

The Moses Cone Administartive Fellow will serve a 12-18 month term, based on opportunities that may arise and the Fellow's desired career path. The first year is comprised of rotations through various areas of the organization, a focus on major project work, and exposure to senior management, the medical staff, and board of trustees. The second year focus on direct administrative experience and continued professional development within the Health ystem. The Fellow will receive a competitive salary and fringe benefits.

Qualifications for this program include: excellent financial, analytical, and leadership skills; strong interest in a not-for-profit integrated system; and the ability to work independently and in team. Students interested in this program should submit the following application:

-Cover letter of interest in a fellowship at Moses Cone Health System
-Current resume
-Official graduate school transcript
-Two letters of reccomendation (one from a school representative and one from a previous or current employer)

Deadline for the application is Friday, October 24, 2008. Candidates will be notified for an on-campus interview in November and final decision will be made by January 2009.

Please submit applications to:
Robert Hickling, Administrative Fellow
Moses Cone Health System
Executive Offices
1200 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

For any information about the program, check the website at www.mosescone.com. For any questions contact Robert Hickling at (336) 832-8593 or robert.hickling@mosescone.com.

''John Harney, current President of the Baruch-Mount Sinai Alumni Association, has announced his new position as Chief Operating Officer of the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver effective February 25th. John has served as the President of BMSAA for the past 18 months and has created an organizational structure to perform the functions of the Council with a new Mission Statement. The Council is planning a series of educational opportunities for the Alumni including some in conjunction with the Health Leaders of New York (HLNY). Due to the geographic distance, John is stepping down, but Ilaina Edison, current Secretary of the Council, has agreed to serve as Interim President. Sandra Iberger, class of 1996, will continue in her role of Vice President of BMSAA.

Ilaina Edison, class of 1990, is Vice President Operations, Specialized Services for Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) and has over 23 years of experience in the health care industry. She joined Visiting Nurse Service of New York in May 2001 as Vice President Performance Improvement and was promoted to Vice President Operations, Specialized Service in June 2005. In her current position, Ms. Edison is responsible for oversight of the organization’s specialty programs which include: the Children’s and Family Services, Long Term Home Health Care, Mental Health, Infusion, Visiting Physicians’ Program, and Rehabilitation Services. Prior to joining VNSNY, Ms. Edison had a successful 11-year career in management consulting with Deloitte and Touche, LLP, where she provided consulting services to senior management of leading health care organizations. Other past positions also include Home Care Nurse Coordinator for Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Staff Nurse through Assistant Nurse Manager at New England Medical Center in Boston. Ms. Edison earned her BS majoring in nursing from Binghamton University in 1982 and her MBA in health care management from Baruch College/Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1990.

We wish John much success in his new position and thank Ilaina for assuming the role of Interim President! ''

Congratulations to the Baruch/Mt. Sinai MBA in Health Care Administration Class of 2008!

The Baruch / Mt. Sinai Health Care MBA Program has relocated to the 13th floor of the Vertical Campus building. We are now located in the Executive Program Offices at 13-282.

Our new phone numbers are:

646-312-3105

Fax Number 646-312-3106

Our new mailing address is:

Baruch / Mt. Sinai Health Care MBA
Box B13-289
One Bernard Baruch Way
New York, NY 10010

We are grateful for your financial support. Your donations help the association and the Program to grow. All yearly donations of $50 or more are tax deductible and make you eligable to receive an alumni photo ID card that will grant you campus access, along with other valuable member privileges.

To make a contribution online follow the instructions in the blue box on the left.

For more information on donations contact Baruch's Office of College Advancement:
Ph (212) 802-2900
Fx (212) 802-2902