Dr. Frank Groner Administrative Fellowship Program

Dr. Frank Groner Administrative Fellowship Program

Overview: An immersive, one-year training opportunity where fellows learn and work with executive-level leadership at Baptist Memorial Health Care. The fellowship is designed to develop the next generation of health care administrative leaders.

Program Duration: June through May of the following year

Program Location: Faith-based integrated comprehensive regional health care system across a three-state region (Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee) including:

24 hospitals

Baptist Medical Group (900+ providers)

200+ clinics

Outpatient services

Medical clinics

Telehealth services

Program Structure

The administrative fellowship is configured into three phases:

Phase 1: Corporate Office Orientation

Learn about overall system management

Focus on system support services including:

- 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 Experience

Time spent in all 24 hospitals

Baptist Medical Group clinics with 900+ providers

Baptist outpatient surgery and imaging centers

Home care and hospice

Emergency services

Telemedicine operations

Phase 3: Leadership Application

Apply knowledge and develop management skills

Support and lead innovation teams

Active participation in health system projects

Mentorship

Direct Preceptorship: Fellows work directly with two executive preceptors throughout the 12-month fellowship:

Jason Little - Chief Executive Officer

Zach Chandler - Chief Strategy Officer

Additional mentorship from:

Senior Leadership Team members

Hospital CEOs

Medical group CEOs

Corporate system service leaders

Upon Completion

Graduates will have gained:

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

Leadership skills needed to transition into administrative health system leadership roles

Preparation for remarkable careers in health care administration

Location: Memphis, Tennessee

City Information: Memphis offers big city living with small town feel, featuring:

Unique culture and history

Nightlife and arts

Natural attractions

Low cost of living

Professional sports teams

Birthplace of Rock and Roll

Program Background

A legacy of leadership: Current fellows build on the legacies of previous Dr. Frank Groner fellows who have gone on to enjoy remarkable careers at prestigious health care systems throughout the U.S. and worldwide.