Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
 
ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Program Content

Fellowship Program Content
Soon after each Administrative Fellow arrives on campus, he/she will participate in a month-long orientation program to become acquainted with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. Among other activities, the orientation consists of meetings with executive officers, senior management and department heads throughout the organization.

The Chief Operating Officer serves as a mentor for the Fellow(s). The Chief Operating Officer will:

  • Assist the Fellow(s) in developing managerial skills and provide feedback to the Fellow(s) about these skills
  • Help formulate appropriate Fellowship goals and objectives and develop a timetable for completing all projects

During the program, Fellows work on projects that are related to their personal interests and aligned with hospital initiatives. The Fellow(s) may select projects from those submitted to the preceptor by hospital personnel or solicit projects directly from management in areas of particular interest to him/her. In past years, Fellows have coordinated projects relating to all aspects of hospital and practice management, including budgeting, strategic planning, new healthcare ventures, patient-flow studies and efficiency analyses. Each Fellow also has the great opportunity to be exposed to healthcare governance by attending Board of Trustee and Board sub-committee meetings.

 

The Project Coordinator’s Responsibilities
A designated coordinator will oversee each project assignment. In most cases, the coordinator will be a department head or senior administrator. The coordinator will meet regularly with the Fellow(s) to:

  • Help formulate appropriate project goals and objectives and develop a timetable for project completion
  • Provide guidance and access to the resources necessary to successfully complete the project
  • Assist the Fellow(s) in developing managerial skills relevant to the project and provide feedback to the Fellow(s) about these skills

The Administrative Fellow’s Responsibilities
Administrative Fellows are responsible for:

  • Identifying potential projects that are aligned with personal interests and career goals
  • Creating specific deliverables for each project to meet goals that have been mutually agreed upon with the coordinator
  • Exploring external conferences and networking opportunities to learn more about the healthcare industry