Administrative Fellowship

UW Health offers a two-year Administrative Fellowship. This program is designed to cultivate leaders in the field of academic health care by fostering close working relationships between the fellow and senior leadership of the three organizations while exposing the fellow to a diverse array of operational activities.

The fellow will spend a year each working with the respective senior leadership teams of UW Hospital and Clinics and UW Medical Foundation. Mark Hamilton, FACHE, Vice President of Ambulatory Services of UW Hospital and Clinics, and Peter Christman, Executive Vice President and COO of UW Medical Foundation, serve as the program preceptors in advisory roles that pertain to:

• Preparation of strategic plans and initiatives 
• Gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations of an academic, tertiary care medical center 
• Providing experience in marketing, planning and system development 
• Developing and enhancing leadership skills 
• Ensuring a positive and rewarding experience

The fellowship at UW Health is tailored to the interests of the selected candidate. Areas of opportunity for project work include, but are not limited to:

• Operations 
• Strategic planning 
• New business development 
• Quality improvement 
• Compliance 
• Financial analysis 
• Contract negotiations 
• Organizational development 
• e-business strategies 
• Labor relations 
• Pediatric services at American Family Children's Hospital

Qualifications and Application Information

Candidates for the UW Health Administrative Fellowship should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an accredited graduate program in Health Administration (MHA/MBA/MHSA). Course work must be complete prior to the start of the fellowship in July 2010. Applicants must be either a citizen of the United States or be able to maintain work authorization throughout the fellowship. UW Hospital and Clinics does not offer visa sponsorship to candidates for the fellowship program.

Candidates should exhibit the following qualities:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Self-motivation and teamwork-orientation 
• Interest in the management and operation of an academic medical center

Application Information

Qualified candidates for the Administrative Fellowship must submit a formal employment application and behavioral assessment at www.uwhealth.org/careers under current job openings at UW Hospital and Clinics. Perform a keyword search for Administrative Fellow or an advanced search for Job Opening ID 98500. Within the online application, please attach:

• Cover letter and resume 
• Personal statement of interest in pursuing an Administrative Fellowship at UW Health (1 page) 
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or past employer) 
• Official graduate school transcript

All application materials must be received by October 15, 2009.

If you are unable to attach the three letters of recommendation and the transcript to the online application, please send them (preferably in one packet) to:

Tracey Glinski
UW Hospital and Clinics Recruitment Center
Attn: Administrative Fellowship Program
5105 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705

Questions About the Fellowship Experience

If you have questions about the fellowship experience, please contact:

Christie O'Connor
2nd Year Administrative Fellow
(608) 265-5173
coconnor2@uwhealth.org

Mary O'Connell
1st Year Administrative Fellow
(608) 263-0175
moconnell2@uwhealth.org