Dr. Frank Groner Administrative Fellowship Program

An immersive, one-year training opportunity where fellows learn and work with executive-level leadership to develop the next generation of health care leaders.

Program Duration: Begins in June, completed in May of the following year (12 months)

Geographic Scope: Baptist Memorial Health Care system across a three-state region (Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee) including all 24 hospitals

Program Structure

The fellowship is configured into three phases:

Phase One: Corporate Offices

• Learning about overall system management
• Exposure to 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 more)

Phase Two: Operating Entities

• Experience across all 24 Baptist hospitals
• Baptist Medical Group clinics (900+ providers)
• Outpatient surgery and imaging centers
• Home care and hospice
• Emergency services
• Telemedicine operations

Phase Three: Innovation and Leadership

• Apply knowledge and develop management skills
• Support and lead innovation teams
• Active involvement in health system projects

Mentorship

Primary Preceptors:

• Jason Little, Chief Executive Officer
• Zach Chandler, Chief Strategy Officer

Fellows work directly with these two executive leaders throughout the 12-month fellowship and receive additional mentoring from:

• Senior Leadership Team members
• Hospital and medical group CEOs
• Corporate system services leaders

Outcomes

Upon completion, fellows will have:

• Broad and in-depth understanding of technical aspects of operating a comprehensive health care system
• Leadership skills needed for transition into administrative health system leadership roles
• Network with current and past fellows who have gone on to careers at prestigious systems across the U.S. and internationally

Location

Memphis, Tennessee - Described as having big city living with small town feel, featuring culture, history, nightlife, arts, nature, and low cost of living

How to Apply

Application Process:

• Information available on the program's application page
• Detailed application instructions provided on the website

Required Information:

• Specific application requirements and materials not fully detailed in provided content

Note: Visit the program page for complete application details and current deadlines