Administrative Fellowship Program

Application Dates and Timeline

• Application Deadline: Oct. 7, 2022
• Virtual/Phone Interview: Early Oct. 2022
• On-site Interview: Late Oct. / Early Nov. 2022
• Official Acceptance Date: Nov. 1, 2022
• Start Date: Early July 2023

Application Process

Eligibility
Graduate of or has successfully completed all on-campus didactic requirements of a masters-level program accredited by CAHME.

These are the application materials needed to apply via NAFCAS

• Current resume / CV

• Official graduate school transcript

• Three letters of recommendation: 1 academic, 1 professional, 1 other

• Cover letter addressed to Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee

• Personal statement addressing your interest in healthcare

  administration, specific interest in a fellowship at Baptist Health, and any skills or experience that will help you be successful during the fellowship.

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The fellowship is a 12-month program, and is both rotational and project based.

Throughout the year, the fellow is exposed to the operations of an integrated health system with access to five acute-care hospitals, primary care, specialty practices and multiple community partnership facilities.

This unique learning opportunity allows the fellow to obtain a view of health care operations from both a system and hospital perspective.

• The first half of the fellowship is rotational as the fellow will have shadowing and observation time at each of the hospitals. Additional rotations in the physician network and ambulatory settings are available based on interest.
• The second half of the fellowship will largely be project based, with the project selection based on current organizational needs and fellow’s interest.

The fellow will also have mentorship opportunities with senior leadership across the system throughout the year.

Hospitals

• Baptist Medical Center Downtown
• Baptist Medical Center South
• Baptist Medical Center Beaches
• Baptist Medical Center Nassau
• Wolfson Children’s Hospital
• Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Baptist Medical Center Clay (coming 2022)

Potential Areas of Exposure

• Ambulatory Services
• Ancillary Services
• Business Development
• Emergency Services
• Finance
• Health Information Records
• Hospital Operations
• Nursing Administration
• Patient Experience
• Performance Improvement
• Plants and Facilities
• Primary Care
• Research Department
• Revenue Cycle Management
• Specialty Physician Network

Qualities of an Ideal Candidate
Due the rotational and project based structure that is inherent with the fellowship, the position at Baptist Health requires a highly motivated and proactive individual who is willing to be a strategic thought leader and active participant. Individuals should have a strong work ethic, outstanding relationship building skills and an ability to work with limited instruction.

Current Fellows

Daniella Eslava, 2022-2023
Graduate: University of Central Florida
Undergraduate: University of Central Florida 

Daniella is a double alumnus from the University of Central Florida (UCF) where she obtained her bachelor's degree in health sciences and her master's degree in health administration. During her graduate years at UCF, Daniella served as the vice-chair of the student representatives for the American College of Healthcare Executives of Central Florida Chapter (ACHECF). As vice-chair, she worked on multiple projects including production and execution of a recruitment video that increased ACHE student membership by 50%. To further recruit students, Daniella collaborated with her peers to develop a registered student organization known as "ACHE at UCF." Her passion for management and healthcare led her to an opportunity at a healthcare system as a consumer access specialist under the Pre-Registration department. After 2 months she was promoted to a senior role which enabled her to train new hires and serve as a quality assurance specialist for her team. Daniella created onboarding tools that guided new employees to be trained virtually during COVID-19. This overall increased department goals and productivity by 30% in less than 6 months. Daniella aspires to make a difference at Baptist by bringing her non-profit experiences to serve as a leader at Baptist Health and provide high-quality care to the community. Daniella enjoys dog-sitting, playing soccer, traveling the world and spending time with her loved ones.

Joyner C. Bousquet
Graduate: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Undergraduate: Samford University

Joyner is working toward a dual master’s degree in health administration and health informatics with a concentration in user experience. Following completion of the didactic portion of his MSHA degree in May 2022, Joyner joined Baptist Health for his third-year fellowship. While pursuing his degrees, Joyner worked as a part-time graduate student trainee for UAB Radiation Oncology and the Birmingham VA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation service line. Prior to beginning his MSHA and MSHI programs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Joyner graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Samford University. He experienced foundational healthcare service and internship opportunities in Bolivia, South Korea and at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Pelham, AL, which solidified his decision to pursue healthcare beyond his time at Samford University. Joyner is encouraged by the opportunities available within healthcare and is excited to grow further as an innovative and purpose-driven healthcare leader.

Alumni

Varna Kesani, 2021-2022
Graduate: George Washington University
Undergraduate: University of South Florida

Jean Marte, MHA, 2020-2021
Graduate: Cornell University
Undergraduate: Florida International University

Mariah Smith, MSHA, 2020-2021
Graduate: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Undergraduate: University of Alabama

Christina Zhykin, 2021
Graduate: Trinity University
Undergraduate: Lyon College

Is there any relocation assistance to Jacksonville, Florida?
There is the possibility of relocation assistance depending on distance.

Do you need to be a graduate to apply to the Fellowship?
Applicants must have completed the didactic portion of a CAHME accredited masters-level program by the start date of the fellowship.

Is the fellowship a paid position?
The fellow is paid a competitive salary and is considered a full-time employee with benefits available.

Are international students eligible to apply?
Baptist Health does not sponsor international visa applications at this time.

What is the timeline process for an offer date?
Offers for the 2022 fellowship will be extended in late Fall 2021. See Application Process for additional details.

What is the structure of the fellowship?
The fellowship is 12 months, and is both rotational and project based. See Fellowship Structure section above for additional details.

How many administrative fellows do you accept each year?
Baptist Health can take up to two fellows per year depending on the organization’s needs.