Duke Health Integrated Practice Administrative Fellowship
Welcome from the Preceptor
Simon Curtis
Vice President, Ambulatory Services and Access
Thank you for your interest in the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) Administrative Fellowship Program! DHIP Administrative Fellows are exceptional individuals who embark on a transformative journey to become future healthcare leaders. As an Administrative Fellow within DHIP, you can expect an immersive and rigorous experience that will broaden your understanding of healthcare administration, strategic planning, and operational excellence.
Throughout the fellowship, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned leaders, physicians, and administrators at Duke Health, gaining invaluable insights into the complexities of a leading academic medical center. You will be exposed to diverse areas of healthcare, including hospital operations, clinical practice management, finance, quality improvement, and patient experience.
We expect our fellows to demonstrate exceptional drive, passion, and a commitment to advancing the field of healthcare administration. As a DHIP Administrative Fellow, you will be expected to actively contribute to strategic projects, engage in data-driven decision-making, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.
By the end of the fellowship, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of healthcare administration, honed your leadership skills, and built a valuable network of peers and mentors. You will be well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
Sincerely,
Simon Curtis, MHA
Vice President of Ambulatory Services and Access, Duke Health Integrated Practice
About the Fellowship
The Administrative Fellowship is a 2-year program for Masters-level graduates or students whose program requires a year-long fellowship before graduation. The program offers career development opportunities, hands-on experiences in outpatient practice management, and exposure to one of the world's top academic medical centers. Fellows gain first-hand experience in dealing with the internal and external pressures that affect the local and national healthcare landscapes, and how they impact all entities within Duke Health.
To ensure we are in the heart of the action, leadership is strategically located in the center of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, which places us in the middle of our clinical network and supports our current growth plan.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Applications for the 2024-2026 fellowship program will open this summer. Information about the application is below.
- The application deadline is September 5, 2023 at 5pm EST.
- 1st and 2nd Round interviews will be conducted in September
- Final Round interviews will be conducted in October
- The fellowship offer must be accepted within 24 hours
Year One
Learn the Ropes
During the first year, Fellows rotate through clinical and administrative departments of the practice, Duke University Health System and Duke University Hospitals. During these rotations, Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding of the physician practice and its strategic initiatives by shadowing senior administrators who also mentor Fellows on a monthly basis to ensure they are successful.
Fellows will also have department-specific projects in each of their rotations to provide a broad understanding of all areas of practice administration. This also gives Fellows to get a better sense of where to hone their focus in year two.
Project Work
Project work may be proposed by senior leaders or the fellows, based on personal interest and professional goals. Fellows work with leadership to evaluate and select projects that combine the professional interests of the Fellows and the needs of the organization.
Projects assigned during the first year allow Fellows hands-on experience with various types of initiatives across all departments and functional areas of practice administration. A new project may be assigned during each of the Fellows' 2-week rotations, allowing them to develop working relationships and working knowledge of the organization.
Year Two
Area(s) of focus
During the second year, Fellows select an area of the practice in which to work based on career interests, organizational priorities, and continued mentoring. In this more focused year, Fellows become part of the management team, and develop health administration leadership experience.
Project Work
Projects in the second year are related to the specific areas in which the Fellows have elected to hone their skills and experience. Because these projects can go on throughout the duration of their second year, Fellows have the opportunity to manage them from start to finish and create solutions with lasting impact.
Summer/Fall
- Clinical Operations
- Duke Health Access Services
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Communications
- Business Development and Network Services
- Facilities and The Joint Commission
- Patient Experience
- Contracting and Payor Relations
- Compliance
- Physician Integration/Onboarding
Winter/Spring
- Duke Health Technology Services
- Duke University Hospital Based Ambulatory Clinics
- Performance Services
- Perioperative Clinical Service Unit
- Life Flight
- Patient Revenue Management Organization
- Revenue Managers
- Emergency Department
- DukeWell
- Duke Primary Care
- School of Medicine Departments
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Application Requirements
Requirements
- Resume/CV
- 1 Current Official Graduate School Transcript
- Undergraduate Transcript (Unofficial Accepted)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (Academic and Professional)
- Please address letters of recommendation to the "Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee"
- 1-Page Statement of Purpose: Explain how your life experiences and journey into healthcare influenced the person you are today and your decision to pursue an ambulatory administrative fellowship?
- 1-Page Supplemental Essay: Select one of our values—teamwork, excellence, safety, integrity, and diversity—and describe its importance to healthcare leadership.
Successful Applicants:
- Are driven and team-oriented
- Have foundational knowledge in the core competencies of healthcare administration
- Desire personal and professional growth
Educational Requirements:
- Applicants must have completed degree requirements for CAHME, AACSB, CEPH, and/or AUPHA-accredited Masters in Health Administration, Masters in Business Administration. We also accept applications from candidates whose programs require a one-year fellowship prior to graduation.
- If you have challenges uploading your application materials, feel free to compile all of your application materials into a single PDF and email your complete application to adminfellowshipdhip@duke.edu
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Current Fellows
First Year Fellows (2023-2025)
Kishan Shah, MHA
Hometown: Piscataway, NJ
Education: University of Central Florida
Healthcare Fields of Interest: Service Line Operations, Patient Experience, and Business Development
Personal Interests: Watching basketball, traveling, and hiking
Kyleigh Vestal, MHA
Hometown: Cary, NC
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Healthcare Fields of Interest: Quality Improvement, Patient & Employee Experience, and Strategic Innovation
Personal Interests: Reality TV, walking my dog, trying new restaurants, and traveling
Second Year Fellows (2022-2024)
Jessica Ayers, MHA
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Fields of Interest: Service Line Operations, Strategy & Business Development, Access, DEI, Community Engagement
Personal Interests: Blogging, pageantry, Hiking, strength training/ Pilates, interior decorating, DIY Projects/ Crafts
Marcus Strickland, MPH
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Education: Emory University, Master of Public Health
Healthcare Fields of Interest: Physician Performance, Operations, Patient Experience, Population Health
Personal Interests: Group fitness classes, Peloton, gardening, and traveling