Duke University Hospital Administrative Fellowship

Welcome from the Preceptor

Mary Martin                       
Chief Operating Officer, Duke University Hospital

If you are beginning a career in health management and seeking an opportunity to expand your knowledge of the field while gaining valuable experience, I invite you to consider the Duke University Hospital Administrative Fellowship Program. This comprehensive program offers a learning opportunity in one of the nation’s top academic medical centers.

The Duke University Hospital Administrative Fellowship Program benefits from having access to a broad range of services and sites that are part of Duke Health. These include an academic medical center, community-based acute care hospitals, a private physician practice, ambulatory surgical centers, infusion services, and a variety of other services provided throughout the continuum of care.

Following a structured rotation-based first year, the second year provides participants with the opportunity to align their professional goals and interests with the priorities of the organization, as their efforts are focused within one particular clinical or support service unit.

The leaders of Duke University Hospital recognize the integral role of administrative fellows. Fellows are given substantial responsibility and are considered contributors to the organization. As the program’s preceptor, I can attest to the strength of the program and the factors that distinguish it from other fellowships and job opportunities:

• There is a direct reporting relationship between the fellows and the Chief Operating Officer of Duke University Hospital.
• The two-year program allows fellows to learn in a responsive and challenging environment while progressively increasing their level of responsibility.
• Since the program’s inception in 1980, fellowship alumni have led successful careers, both inside and outside the organization.

If you have any questions regarding this information, I welcome you to contact me or any of the current fellows at your convenience.

Sincerely,                       
Mary Martin, FACHE                       
Chief Operating Officer, Duke University Hospital

Program Details

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.

Examples of past projects include but are not limited to:

•  Business plans for new equipment & facilities
•  New Clinic Development Planning (Ex: Preoperative Optimization Clinics, Cardiology Clinic, Social Determinants Clinic)
•  Hospital-wide policy change/development planning & implementation
•  Outpatient clinic capacity analyses/reports
•  Trauma ASC recertification
•  Administrative lead in development of VCA Transplant Program
•  Preparation and participation in site visits (JCAHO, AHA, etc.)

Rotations

All rotations and projects are derived from competencies critical to the success of health care administrators, including:

Application Information

The Duke University Hospital Administrative Fellowship Program seeks diverse, motivated team players who have desire to develop personally and professionally.

*Please address letters of recommendation to the DUH Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee*

Current Fellows

1st year fellows

2nd year fellows