Dr. Frank Groner Administrative Fellowship Program

An immersive, one-year training opportunity where fellows learn and work with executive-level leadership at Baptist Memorial Health Care. This program develops the next generation of healthcare administrative leaders.

Program Duration: June through May of the following year

Geographic Scope: Baptist Memorial Health Care system across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi (24 hospitals, 3-state region)

Program Structure: Three-phase approach

Phase 1: Corporate Office Training

• Time spent in corporate offices learning 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, etc.)

Phase 2: Operating Entities Exposure

• All 24 hospitals
• Baptist Medical Group clinics (900+ providers)
• Outpatient surgery and imaging centers
• Home care
• Hospice
• Emergency services
• Telemedicine

Phase 3: Applied Knowledge & Leadership Development

• Support and lead innovation teams
• Active projects for the health system
• Hands-on management skills development

Mentorship: Fellows work directly with two preceptors:

• Baptist's Chief Executive Officer (Jason Little)
• Chief Strategy Officer (Zach Chandler)
• Additional mentoring from Senior Leadership Team, hospital CEOs, medical group CEOs, and corporate system services

Outcomes Upon Completion:

• Broad and in-depth understanding of technical aspects of operating a comprehensive healthcare system
• Leadership skills needed to transition into administrative healthcare leadership roles

Location: Memphis, Tennessee - described as having big city living with small town feel, low cost of living, culture, history, arts, nature, and entertainment

How to Apply

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Contact: Refer to the Baptist Memorial Health Care website at baptistonline.org/groner-fellowship-program for complete application details and procedures.