Indiana University Health (IU Health) is committed to cultivating future healthcare leaders through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Throughout this two-year post-graduate Fellowship, aspiring healthcare leaders work alongside senior executives and physician leadership to advance our mission of improving the health of our patients and community through innovation, and excellence in care, education, research, and service.
With relevant, unparalleled exposure to diverse hospital settings, highly-skilled physician groups, our academic partnership with IU School of Medicine, and our competitive health insurance company, Fellows gain comprehensive insight into IU Health operations and strategic priorities. This program is designed to provide a balance of structure and flexibility that maximizes professional development and personal growth.
Indiana University Health (IU Health) is committed to cultivating future healthcare leaders through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Throughout this two-year post-graduate Fellowship, aspiring healthcare leaders work alongside senior executives and physician leadership to advance our mission of improving the health of our patients and community through innovation, and excellence in care, education, research, and service.
With relevant, unparalleled exposure to diverse hospital settings, highly-skilled physician groups, our academic partnership with IU School of Medicine, and our competitive health insurance company, Fellows gain comprehensive insight into IU Health operations and strategic priorities. This program is designed to provide a balance of structure and flexibility that maximizes professional development and personal growth.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single state nonprofit health systems in the United States. In addition to its 18 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural), IU Health is truly an integrated system with a provider-sponsored health plan and 4 employed physician groups. The IU Health Physicians group employs nearly 1,900 physicians and advanced practice providers at more than 200 locations across the state.
A unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), the nation's largest medical school, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies. As Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system, IU Health includes three major hospitals in Indianapolis (IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children) which serve as the Academic Health Center (AHC). As an academic health system our regional and statewide facilities align with the AHC to provide seamless, high quality patient care.
IU Health has achieved significant success across multiple clinical programs that have resulted in national recognition:
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and home to several popular professional sports franchises, including the Indiana Pacers (NBA) and Indianapolis Colts (NFL). The flourishing metropolitan area is ideal for young professionals; Indianapolis has numerous top-rated restaurants, accessible bike and walking trails, various events and entertainment options, and a reasonable cost of living. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 and the NCAA Hall of Champions, to museums and other cultural attractions, Indianapolis is an exciting city with a myriad of activities to offer visitors and residents.
For more information, please visit Visit Indy.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single state nonprofit health systems in the United States. In addition to its 18 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural), IU Health is truly an integrated system with a provider-sponsored health plan and 4 employed physician groups. The IU Health Physicians group employs nearly 1,900 physicians and advanced practice providers at more than 200 locations across the state.
A unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), the nation's largest medical school, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies. As Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system, IU Health includes three major hospitals in Indianapolis (IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children) which serve as the Academic Health Center (AHC). As an academic health system our regional and statewide facilities align with the AHC to provide seamless, high quality patient care.
IU Health has achieved significant success across multiple clinical programs that have resulted in national recognition:
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and home to several popular professional sports franchises, including the Indiana Pacers (NBA) and Indianapolis Colts (NFL). The flourishing metropolitan area is ideal for young professionals; Indianapolis has numerous top-rated restaurants, accessible bike and walking trails, various events and entertainment options, and a reasonable cost of living. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 and the NCAA Hall of Champions, to museums and other cultural attractions, Indianapolis is an exciting city with a myriad of activities to offer visitors and residents.
For more information, please visit Visit Indy.
The IU Health Administrative Fellowship is an integrated program that offers learning experiences in various areas of our healthcare enterprise over a 24-month span. Fellows engage in stimulating projects and rotations that link to facility-level or system-wide goals. This blended program structure enables exploration of professional interests and facilitates the transition from Fellow to qualified leader.
The IU Health Administrative Fellowship Program is led by a diverse Steering Committee that is responsible for selecting new Fellows, aligning projects and rotations with system strategies, and providing leadership development opportunities. All members of the Fellowship Steering Committee are accessible to the Fellows throughout their Fellowship. Kelly Braverman, President of IU Health Frankfort Hospital, serves as preceptor for the program. In addition, each Fellow is assigned a mentor from the executive leadership team. These relationships provide extensive development opportunities and mentoring to each of the fellows.
Fellows receive a competitive salary and full benefits compared to national benchmarks for Administrative Fellowships.
The program also provides reimbursement for each Fellow to attend one healthcare conference of choice.
The IU Health Administrative Fellowship is an integrated program that offers learning experiences in various areas of our healthcare enterprise over a 24-month span. Fellows engage in stimulating projects and rotations that link to facility-level or system-wide goals. This blended program structure enables exploration of professional interests and facilitates the transition from Fellow to qualified leader.
The IU Health Administrative Fellowship Program is led by a diverse Steering Committee that is responsible for selecting new Fellows, aligning projects and rotations with system strategies, and providing leadership development opportunities. All members of the Fellowship Steering Committee are accessible to the Fellows throughout their Fellowship. Kelly Braverman, President of IU Health Frankfort Hospital, serves as preceptor for the program. In addition, each Fellow is assigned a mentor from the executive leadership team. These relationships provide extensive development opportunities and mentoring to each of the fellows.
Fellows receive a competitive salary and full benefits compared to national benchmarks for Administrative Fellowships.
The program also provides reimbursement for each Fellow to attend one healthcare conference of choice.
IU Health participates in the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS). NAFCAS is a simplified and streamlined application process for candidates interested in applying to administrative fellowships.
In order to create a more fair and equitable application experience, IU Health has agreed to comply with the Code of Good Practice application dates set by the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF). The earliest application deadline and initial offer dates for 2018 are Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, respectively.
Please visit nafcas.liaisoncas.com to apply.
Note: The application will be open to students starting in June 12, 2018.
IU Health participates in the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS). NAFCAS is a simplified and streamlined application process for candidates interested in applying to administrative fellowships.
In order to create a more fair and equitable application experience, IU Health has agreed to comply with the Code of Good Practice application dates set by the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF). The earliest application deadline and initial offer dates for 2018 are Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, respectively.
Please visit nafcas.liaisoncas.com to apply.
Note: The application will be open to students starting in June 12, 2018.
Please contact adminfellowship@iuhealth.org for any questions.
Please contact adminfellowship@iuhealth.org for any questions.
Stefany Mayhew (2018-2020) is from Delphi, Ind. and received her MHA from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Healthcare Management and Policy from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. with minors in Human Resources and Law and Public Policy.
During graduate school, Stefany was the Graduate Administrative Associate at The Ohio State University Health Plan. In this role, she acted as a project manager for establishing their new provider network and worked on a variety of projects that all had the goal of better managing members’ health through cost-saving, innovative techniques.
Stefany spent time previously interning at the University of Colorado Health in the Department of Women’s Health working on operational and strategic projects to reduce patient barriers and provide better experiences and quality healthcare. Stefany also participated in a variety of extracurricular activities by serving on the Case Competition Committee for the Association of Future Healthcare Executives and being philanthropically involved.
Aside from work, Stefany is involved with ACHE, and enjoys exploring outdoors, traveling, spending time with dogs, working out and attending sporting events.
Stefany Mayhew (2018-2020) is from Delphi, Ind. and received her MHA from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Healthcare Management and Policy from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. with minors in Human Resources and Law and Public Policy.
During graduate school, Stefany was the Graduate Administrative Associate at The Ohio State University Health Plan. In this role, she acted as a project manager for establishing their new provider network and worked on a variety of projects that all had the goal of better managing members’ health through cost-saving, innovative techniques.
Stefany spent time previously interning at the University of Colorado Health in the Department of Women’s Health working on operational and strategic projects to reduce patient barriers and provide better experiences and quality healthcare. Stefany also participated in a variety of extracurricular activities by serving on the Case Competition Committee for the Association of Future Healthcare Executives and being philanthropically involved.
Aside from work, Stefany is involved with ACHE, and enjoys exploring outdoors, traveling, spending time with dogs, working out and attending sporting events.
Mitch Parres (2018-2020) is from St. Louis and received his JD, MHA from Saint Louis University and his BS in Biology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
During his time in school, he interned with SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of SLU. In this role, he focused on finalizing the group’s new affiliation with SSM Health, physician contracting, and researching value-based care initiatives for the group’s implementation. Mitch also completed a variety of legal internships, which included a semester spent with BJC Health Care in St. Louis.
While with BJC, he aided in areas of law affecting the hospital system; including compliance, contracts, fraud and abuse, and employment law. Mitch was also involved in several extracurricular activities throughout school, serving as a lead editor on the Journal of Health Law & Policy and a member of the philanthropy committee.
Outside of work, Mitch is an avid golfer and enjoys fishing, cooking and exercising.
Naomi Plasky (2017-2019) is from Boston and received her MBA, MPH from Johns Hopkins University and her BS in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh.
Prior to graduate school, Naomi worked full time at Massachusetts General Hospital as the Psychosomatic Medicine Consult Service Manager and Fellowship Coordinator where she redesigned a hospital-wide service.
During her graduate summer internship she worked in Thailand creating a low cost health insurance designed for their migrant population. Naomi’s professional interests include Behavioral and Mental Health Integration, Data Analytics, Virtual Visits, Strategic Planning, and Operations.
Outside of work, she is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling, particularly anywhere with a beach.
Alexandra Simonton (2017-2019) is from Carmel, Ind. and received her MHA from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and a B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA.
During graduate school, Alex participated in a variety of extracurricular activities including serving as President of the MHA Student Association. Throughout graduate school, Alex interned with the Indiana Hospital Association, where she focused on Patient Safety and Quality initiatives to reduce barriers to excellent healthcare delivery in hospitals across the state. Alex also co-managed the IU Student Outreach Clinic, an interprofessional, student-run clinic that delivers free healthcare to an underserved community in Indianapolis.
Alex’s professional interests include Operations, Strategic Planning, Population Health, Human Resources, and Customer Experience.
Outside of work, Alex is active in several professional organizations and enjoys traveling, reading, and trying different exercise classes in her free time.
Jake Lazarus, MHA — University of Minnesota
Farrah Shahin, MHA — University of Minnesota
Victoria Bratcher, MHA — University of Illinois at Chicago
Juan Guzman, MHA — Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Jake Lazarus, MHA — University of Minnesota
Farrah Shahin, MHA — University of Minnesota
Victoria Bratcher, MHA — University of Illinois at Chicago
Juan Guzman, MHA — Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis