Administrative Fellowship Program

Geographic Scope: Beacon Health System locations (Michiana region - South Bend, Elkhart, and southern Michigan)

Purpose: To develop future healthcare administration leaders through rotation-based experiential learning, mentorship, and project-based work

Program Overview:

• Designed to challenge fellows through multiple 6-month rotations
• Program duration: Up to two years
• Four rotations expose fellows to different business units
• Refines management and leadership skills through experiential learning
• Hands-on projects at both system-wide and business unit levels
• Regular involvement in key leadership and board meetings

Rotations Include:

• Beacon Medical Group
• Elkhart General Hospital or Memorial Hospital of South Bend
• A corporate department
• A department of the fellow's choice

Possible Rotation Areas:

• Strategy
• Supply Chain
• Retail
• Finance – Revenue Cycle
• System exposure through executive leadership meetings
• Hospital, Medical Group, and System Board Meetings
• Operations and Patient Safety Committee
• Master Facility Planning Steering Committee
• Finance Committee
• Investment Committee
• Clinical Excellence Council Meetings
• Joint Commission Surveys
• Leadership Retreats
• Performance Improvement Initiatives
• Human Resources Initiatives

Mentorship and Development:

• Each fellow assigned a mentor for advice and support
• Ready access to leadership team
• Opportunity to attend executive, leadership and board meetings
• Development focused on preparing fellows for future executive leadership roles

Preceptorship:

• For Beacon Medical Group, Elkhart General Hospital, or Memorial Hospital of South Bend: Vice President of Operations is preceptor
• For corporate departments: Preceptor varies (e.g., Controller in Finance, Chief Strategy Officer in Strategy)

About Beacon Health System:

• Locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system
• 8 hospitals
• 74 outpatient clinics
• Regional leader in comprehensive, integrated services
• Services include: childbirth, pediatrics, cancer, trauma, heart and vascular, stroke, orthopedics, sports medicine, surgery, mental health
• Mission: Deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart
• Located in Great Lakes Region (Michiana) with sports, arts, cultural attractions, vibrant downtown communities, extensive outdoor recreation

Contact Information:
Refer to Beacon Health System careers page for application and current fellow information

Application Process

• Specific application process details not provided in available content
• Interested candidates should contact Beacon Health System careers department
• Program recruits annually
• Join Beacon's Talent Network for updates on fellowship opportunities

Program Structure

Rotations:
Fellows complete four 6-month rotations across:

• Beacon Medical Group
• Elkhart General Hospital or Memorial Hospital of South Bend
• Corporate department
• Department of fellow's choice

Project Work:

• Lead projects at department, entity, or system level based on organizational needs
• Support engagement in specific project work

Professional Development:

• Mentorship throughout fellowship
• Access to leadership team
• Attendance at executive, leadership and board meetings
• Leadership retreats
• Performance improvement initiatives participation