Dr. Frank Groner Administrative Fellowship Program

Dr. Frank Groner Administrative Fellowship Program

Overview: Immersive, one-year training opportunity for fellows to learn and work with executive-level leadership at Baptist Memorial Health Care. Designed to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Program Duration: June through May of following year

Geographic Scope: Three-state region (Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee) with exposure across all 24 Baptist hospitals

Program Structure

The fellowship is configured into three phases:

Phase 1 - Corporate Office Training:

Time spent in corporate offices learning overall system management

Focus on system support services:

- Strategic planning
- Operational management
- Managed care
- Finance
- Human resources
- Quality
- Legal
- Marketing
- Government relations
- Clinical service lines (cardiology, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, and others)

Phase 2 - Operating Entities:

Work across all 24 Baptist hospitals

Gain frontline access to:

- Baptist Medical Group clinics (900+ providers)
- Outpatient surgery and imaging centers
- Home care
- Hospice
- Emergency services
- Telemedicine operations

Phase 3 - Knowledge Application and Leadership Development:

Apply knowledge and develop management skills

Support and lead innovation teams

Active participation in health system projects

Mentorship

Primary Preceptors:

Jason Little, Chief Executive Officer

Zach Chandler, Chief Strategy Officer

Additional Mentorship: Senior Leadership Team members, hospital and medical group CEOs, and corporate system services leaders throughout the health care system

Outcomes

Upon completion, fellows will have:

Broad and in-depth understanding of technical aspects of operating a comprehensive healthcare system

Leadership skills needed to transition into administrative healthcare leadership roles

Legacy of success: Past fellows have advanced to remarkable careers in healthcare and hospital administration at prestigious systems throughout the U.S. and world

Location

Memphis, Tennessee: Big city living with small town feel, low cost of living, unique blend of culture, history, nightlife, and arts.