Indiana University Health (IU Health) is committed to cultivating future healthcare leaders through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. This Administrative Fellowship aligns with the overall IU Health vision of leading the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation & education (both clinical and non-clinical), and by serving the community and patients of Indiana.
This Fellowship is a two-year post-graduate experience where aspiring healthcare leaders work alongside our senior executives and physician leadership to gain an understanding of IU Health operations and strategic priorities. This Fellowship serves to cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders at IU Health.
Indiana University Health (IU Health) is committed to cultivating future healthcare leaders through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. This Administrative Fellowship aligns with the overall IU Health vision of leading the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation & education (both clinical and non-clinical), and by serving the community and patients of Indiana.
This Fellowship is a two-year post-graduate experience where aspiring healthcare leaders work alongside our senior executives and physician leadership to gain an understanding of IU Health operations and strategic priorities. This Fellowship serves to cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders at IU Health.
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 14 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 175 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 the state of Indiana. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 to the NCAA Hall of Champions, to museums and other cultural attractions, Indianapolis has many exciting venues and 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 14 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 175 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 the state of Indiana. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 to the NCAA Hall of Champions, to museums and other cultural attractions, Indianapolis has many exciting venues and activities to offer visitors and residents.
For more information, please visit Visit Indy.
The Fellowship program is an integrated program that offers learning experiences in various areas. The program is a 24 month, project and rotation based program that trains young professionals and helps them develop leadership skills and qualities.
The IU Health Fellowship is led by a Steering Committee who is responsible for selecting new fellows, aligning projects and rotations with system strategies, and providing leadership development opportunities. All members of the fellowship committee are available to the fellows throughout their Fellowship. The program’s executive sponsor is the system Chief Executive Officer, Al Gatmaitan. 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 are provided a competitive salary and full benefits compared to national benchmarks for Administrative Fellowships.
The Fellowship also provides reimbursement for one healthcare conference of choice per year.
Please contact adminfellowship@iuhealth.org for any questions.
The Fellowship program is an integrated program that offers learning experiences in various areas. The program is a 24 month, project and rotation based program that trains young professionals and helps them develop leadership skills and qualities.
The IU Health Fellowship is led by a Steering Committee who is responsible for selecting new fellows, aligning projects and rotations with system strategies, and providing leadership development opportunities. All members of the fellowship committee are available to the fellows throughout their Fellowship. The program’s executive sponsor is the system Chief Executive Officer, Al Gatmaitan. 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 are provided a competitive salary and full benefits compared to national benchmarks for Administrative Fellowships.
The Fellowship also provides reimbursement for one healthcare conference of choice per year.
Please contact adminfellowship@iuhealth.org for any questions.
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 NCAF. The earliest application deadline and initial offer dates for 2017 are Oct. 2 and Nov. 13, respectively.
IU Health will be participating 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 apply, please visit nafcas.liaisoncas.com.
Note: The application will be open to students starting in June 2017
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 NCAF. The earliest application deadline and initial offer dates for 2017 are Oct. 2 and Nov. 13, respectively.
IU Health will be participating 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 apply, please visit nafcas.liaisoncas.com.
Note: The application will be open to students starting in June 2017
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, Telemedicine, Strategic Planning, and Operations.
Outside of work, she is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling, particularly anywhere with a beach.
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, Telemedicine, Strategic Planning, and Operations.
Outside of work, she is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling, particularly anywhere with a beach.
Jake Lazarus (2016-2018) is from Deerfield, Ill. and received his MHA from the University of Minnesota and a B.S.B.A. in Healthcare Management and Organizational Behavior from Washington University in St. Louis.
Throughout his time in school, he spent time interning in several hospitals and health systems, including BJC Healthcare in St. Louis, University of Chicago Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and North Shore Private Hospital in Sydney, Australia during his semester abroad. During Jake’s MHA program he served as a student consultant for Allina Health and Physicians Neck & Back Center.
Throughout his internships, Jake has worked in areas such as Perioperative Services, Heart & Vascular, Research Management, Environmental Services, and Strategy & Development.
Outside of work, he enjoys watching and playing all different sports, finding the most delicious restaurants, and traveling.
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.
Farrah Shahin (2016-2018) is from Washington, D.C. and received her MHA from the University of Minnesota and her B.S. in Psychology from Valparaiso University.
While attending Valparaiso University she worked in hospitals abroad in areas such as process improvement and patient flow. At the University of Minnesota, Farrah spent time working as a student consultant at Baldwin Area Medical Center and University of Minnesota Health Nurse Practitioner’s Clinic.
Farrah completed her summer residency at Children’s Hospital Colorado where she worked on Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, and Certification. Farrah’s professional interests include Strategic Planning and Operations in a pediatric setting along with Population Health Management.
During her free time, Farrah likes to spend time traveling to new places and attending different concerts.
Graduate University: University of Illinois - Chicago
Years of Fellowship: 2015-2017
Current Position and Role with IU Health: Director of Population Health at IU Health System
Graduate University: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Years of Fellowship: 2015-2017
Current Position and Role with IU Health: Director of Planning at IU Health West Hospital
Graduate University: University of Illinois - Chicago
Years of Fellowship: 2015-2017
Current Position and Role with IU Health: Director of Population Health at IU Health System
Graduate University: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Years of Fellowship: 2015-2017
Current Position and Role with IU Health: Director of Planning at IU Health West Hospital