Administrativ e Fellowships A DISCUSSION WITH PROGRAM ALUMNI

Administrativ e Fellowships A DISCUSSION WITH PROGRAM ALUMNI MAY 3, 2021 | 6: 30 PM – 8: 00 PM PANELISTS: SHAWN KINSEY JR. (MBA ‘ 20) JENNIFER CHARLES (MBA ‘ 20)

A DISCUSSION WITH PROGRAM ALUMNI Open Forum on Administrative Fellowships Discussion Topics: ØOverview ØRecruitment Timeline ØPreparation ØProgram Selection ØApplication Materials ØInterviews ØTips + Advice ØQuestions + Answers

A DISCUSSION WITH PROGRAM ALUMNI Shawn Kinsey Jr. , MBA Incoming Administrative Fellow - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) § FIU, Healthcare MBA, ‘ 20 § UCF, B. S. Exercise Science, ‘ 18 § 2 years professional healthcare experience in pharma, health care, and operations § 3 months of previous clinical/hospital experience via graduate internship

A DISCUSSION WITH PROGRAM ALUMNI Jennifer Charles, MBA Incoming Administrative Fellow – Luminis Health § FIU, Healthcare MBA, ‘ 20 § UCF, B. S. Health Services Administration, ‘ 19 § 10 years professional healthcare experience in pharma, health insurance, and operations § No previous clinical/hospital experience

Ø Administrative Fellowship Overview One to two-year program(s) Highly competitive Designed as a fast track to transition top graduate students into leadership roles Include focused mentoring, stretch assignments and leadership experiences Not to be confused with an internship and/or administrative residency Fellows receive a competitive salary with full health and welfare benefits Fellows are considered a part of the executive leadership team

Ø Recruitment Timeline June 10 National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application System (NAFCAS) opens October 1 Mid-October Application deadline Phone interviews conducted Early November Final round interviews conducted On-site or virtual. Mid-November Summer 2022 Offers extended with November 11 acceptance deadline Fellowship begins

Ø Preparation Register for The National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application System (NAFCAS) Browse available fellowship sites and sort by preferred location, site, and requirements Develop a tool to track application requirements and progress Attend fellowship site webinars and panel discussions Reach out to current fellows for informational interviews and networking via Linked. In Research preferred fellowship sites

Ø Program Selection Review program length and structure ◦ 12 month or 24 month length ◦ Rotation-based, Project-based, or Hybrid Structure Review program location Review program requirements ◦ Case questions, letter of recommendations, essays, etc. Review program ranking ◦ U. S. News & World Report Hospital Rankings & Ratings Rank based on program focus ◦ Emergency Medicine, Ambulatory Services, Health System, Hospital System, etc.

Ø Application Materials Graduate and undergraduate transcripts Cover letter Resume Personal statement Letter(s) of recommendation – Academic, Professional, Personal (Optional) Essay(s)

Ø Interviews Prepare for various interview formats ◦ Phone interviews, panel interviews, dinner with administrative fellows, reception with administrators, tours, small group discussions, etc. ◦ May require multiple rounds of interviewing Make notes of relevant details to discuss during interview ◦ ◦ Utilize notes taken from informational interviews Research interview panel attendees Memorize your resume and highlight transferrable skills Sell yourself STAR Method ◦ Situation, Task, Action, Result format

Ø Tips + Advice Be prepared to discuss why you're the best candidate Be yourself and speak from the heart Master your "elevator pitch" Build a portfolio of relevant career/educational achievements and projects Find ways to stand out Research, research! Be confident

Ø Questions + Answers Jennifer Charles, MBA Shawn Kinsey Jr. , MBA jchar 121@fiu. edu wkins 004@fiu. edu jennifercharlesmba shawnkinseyjrmba