Administrative Fellowship Program
Welcome
The Loyola Medicine Administrative Fellowship is a one-year, full-time program that provides future health care leaders with unique management and leadership training across the system.
The program promotes learning and application of practical skills in operations, finance and frontline management to prepare fellows for rewarding leadership careers in health care. Fellows also gain exposure to in-depth, high-level strategic planning and other system functions, including human resources, marketing, information technology and revenue cycle.
The Loyola Medicine Administrative Fellowship creates opportunities for fellows to contribute to organization-wide initiatives within a nationally ranked academic health system in the greater Chicago area.
Fellowship Program Advantages
- Direct reporting to Loyola Medicine's President and CEO and Loyola University Medical Center's President
- Opportunities to build and enhance leadership skills in people and project management
- Opportunities to participate in system-level executive meetings through the Trinity Health System Office in Michigan
Continuing Education Opportunities
- Fellows are offered free membership to the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
- Fellows may obtain a variety of certifications, including: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), and Certified Inpatient Coding Auditor (CICA).
- The fellowship program allows fellows to attend a variety of national conferences, including the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Congress.
Meet the Fellows
The Loyola Medicine Administrative Fellowship is represented at many of the local and national fellowship fairs. Please continue to revisit this page to learn when you can connect with current and former fellows at these fairs.
Prospective applicants can learn about this fellowship program and connect with current and past fellows at one of our upcoming informational webinars:
- Monday, August 5th 12-1pm CST
- Tuesday, August 20th 6-7pm CST
- Wednesday, September 4th 1-2pm CST
For further questions, please contact the Administrative Fellowship email at adminfellows@lumc.edu.
Overview
Loyola Medicine encompasses Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (community hospital) in Melrose Park, MacNeal Hospital (teaching hospital) in Berwyn and a network of ambulatory care locations across Illinois. Fellows learn the system through departmental immersions, high-level project ownership and participation in executive meetings. Fellows also receive mentorship from and report directly to:
- Shawn Vincent, President and Chief Executive Officer, Loyola Medicine
- Tad Gomez, President, Loyola University Medical Center
Trinity Health
Loyola Medicine has been a part of Trinity Health since 2011. Trinity Health is a national Catholic health care system with an enduring legacy and a steadfast mission to be a transforming and healing presence within the communities we serve.
Learn more about Trinity Health's Administrative Fellowships
Regional Fellowship
Administrative fellows at Loyola Medicine receive the unique opportunity to participate in system-wide leadership and growth opportunities. Fellows will collaborate with other Trinity Health fellows, attend high-level corporate events and gain valuable insight through mentorship from a secondary preceptor in the Trinity System Office.
Additional opportunities past fellows have experienced include the CFO Finance Council, Ministry Leadership Council, Clinical Summit, Board of Directors Meetings, as well as funding for optional conferences.
Our Fellows
2024-25 Fellows
Emily Jasper, MHA
Emily Jasper is one of the 2024-25 Administrative Fellows at Loyola Medicine. She received her Master of Health Administration (MHA) from Saint Louis University in 2024 and her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Management from Saint Louis University in 2023.
During graduate school, Emily completed her Administrative Internship with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital. At St. Clare, she executed the successful design and implementation of a restructured multidisciplinary rounds process that resulted in reduced excess days, lower readmission rates, and improved discharge efficiency across the entire hospital. Emily also assisted in creating action plans and dashboards to target the improvement of 9 key performance indicators across the hospital.
In her free time, Emily enjoys working out, reading, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.
Jada Sims, MSN, RN
Jada Sims is one of the 2024-2025 Administrative Fellows at Loyola Medicine. She received her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in nursing administration in 2024 from the University of Saint Francis. She also completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saint Francis in 2020.
During her graduate studies, she worked as a registered nurse in the inpatient and outpatient setting at Endeavor Health. At Endeavor Health, she implemented a daily communication huddle within their Cardiopulmonary Rehab to help establish clear departmental communication.
In her free time, Jada enjoys reading, spending time with family, traveling, and learning new hobbies.
Past Fellows
| Fellow | Year | Graduate Institution | Current Position | Organization |
| Claire Roberge | 2023-24 | University of Michigan | Project Manager, Operational Excellence | Loyola Medicine |
| Julianna Dyer | 2023-24 | Rush University Medical Center | Revenue Cycle Management Strategy and Operations Analyst | Tempus |
| Arth Bhansali, MHA | 2022-23 | The Ohio State University | Consultant IT Operations Planning and Integration | Loyola Medicine |
| Brendan Dunn, MHSA | 2022-23 | Xavier University | Business Administrator, Transplant & Hospital Based Services | Loyola Medicine |
| Conor Wedel, MHA | 2022-23 | George Washington University | Mission Integration Consultant | Loyola Medicine |
| Niki Patel, MHA, MBA | 2021-22 | Saint Louis University | Business Administrator, Department of Medicine & Cardiovascular Services | Loyola Medicine |
| Dwayne L. Simmons, PharmD, MHA | 2021-22 | George Washington University | Director, Women and Infant Services | MedStar Washington Hospital Center |
| Jackie Skoog, MHSA | 2021-22 | University of Kansas | Regional Project Manager, Operational Excellence | Loyola Medicine |
| David Cook, MHSA | 2019-20 | University of Michigan | Research and Insights Consultant | Trinity Health |
| Garrett Danelz, MHA | 2019-20 | University of Iowa | Senior Management Consultant | ECG Management Consultants |
| Lauren Waggoner, MHA | 2018-19 | University of Iowa | Senior Manager, Corporate Development | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute |
| Jenna Zmuda, MHA | 2018-19 | Saint Louis University | Business Development Manager | Carle Health |
| Colleen Chenevey, MHA | 2017-18 | The Ohio State University | Operations Manager | Nationwide Children's Hospital |
| Danielle Young, MHA | 2017-18 | Saint Louis University | Director of Practice Operations - Surgery & Urology | Rush University Medical Center |
| Nicole Powell, MS HSM | 2016-17 | Rush University | Director of Operations, Pathology Laboratories | UI Health |
| Jessica Rouse, MHA | 2016-17 | Saint Louis University | Director of Operations | Mercy |
| Heather Mintz, MPH | 2015-16 | Harvard University | Director, Strategy & Business Development | NorthShore University HealthSystem |
| Megan (Passman) Krasnick, MHSA | 2014-15 | University of Michigan | Vice President | CAG BRANDS |
| Julie (Johnson) Dean, MS HSM | 2013-14 | Rush University | Executive Director, Digestive Health & Regional Director, Operational Excellence | Loyola Medicine |
| Betsy (Bruinsma) Hansen, MHSA | 2013-14 | University of Michigan | Independent Consultant | Self-Employed |
| Vineeth Gossain, MBA | 2012-13 | Loyola University Chicago | Consultant, Physician Integration and Leadership Practice | Witt/Kieffer |
| James Diamond, JD, MHA | 2012-13 | Saint Louis University | Director of Medical Group Operations | NorthShore University Health System |
| Jami Youmans, MHA | 2011-12 | Saint Louis University | President and CEO | HealthEco |
Preceptors
Shawn P. Vincent, President and CEO, Loyola Medicine
Shawn P. Vincent is the president and chief executive officer of Loyola Medicine. Mr. Vincent joined Loyola in November of 2018 from Augusta University Health, where he served as chief operating officer.
“At Loyola Medicine, we strongly support the Administrative Fellow Program at the highest levels of the organization. We embrace our commitment to caring for the whole person. This extends to our fellows while they are in our program but also as they move forward in their careers. At Loyola Medicine, Administrative Fellows collaborate with our dedicated clinical staff and passionate leadership team to reach their full potential as the health care leaders of the future. We invite you to learn more about how we provide high-quality health care while also treating the human spirit. To be part of the Loyola experience, please apply to our Administrative Fellowship Program.”
Tad A. Gomez, President, Loyola University Medical Center
Tad A. Gomez is the president of Loyola University Medical Center. Mr. Gomez joined Loyola in January of 2019 from Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in Gainesville, Georgia, where he was the vice president for professional and support services overseeing lab, pharmacy, radiology and imaging, facilities operations, biomedical engineering and several other ancillary departments.
Secondary Preceptors
Loyola Medicine Administrative Fellows will have a Trinity Health leader as a secondary preceptor. These secondary preceptors are located at System Office in Livonia, Michigan.
The secondary preceptor identifies opportunities within Trinity Health that have the potential to enhance the fellow’s learning and development. This relationship serves as a resource at the system level to help the fellow navigate through Trinity Health.
Past Projects
- Streamlined COVID-19 data collection process across the region to deliver real-time, actionable data to executive leadership.
- Developed comprehensive dashboard to track regional COVID-19 statistics: used to forecast spikes in confirmed cases, monitor PPE and ventilator utilization and assess inpatient unit capacity.
- Staffed the COVID-19 Incident Command Center (ICC) responsible for COVID patient tracing, evaluating capacity limitations and operationalizing new policies and procedures.
- Managed multidisciplinary team to implement improved detection process for difficult airway patients.
- Used Lean principles to present decreased front-desk staffing model to reduce nursing overtime.
- Assisted in the development of an ambulatory care model to minimize variation in patient experience and reduce variability in care models.
- Managed creation of physician acquisition process to acquire ambulatory practices.
- Developed effective communication and change management tool for managers and staff members.
- Led operational teams in transitioning an acquired physician practice to an ambulatory network site, coordinated training and on-boarding of new staff, and assessment of supply need.
- Front-end revenue cycle improvement to increase efficiency and utilization of the sleep lab.
- Projected trends to create operating budget for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Laboratory.
- Developed a financial business case and conducted a pilot for a dedicated Rapid Response Team.
- Led project for five bundle programs at MacNeal Hospital to improve financial risk, improve population health management and comprehensive care coordination.
- Conducted mixed-method analysis of patient experience metrics and drivers throughout all inpatient units and partnered with the chief nurse executive's team to implement focused tactics.
- Implemented framework of patient experience initiatives to increase baseline scores and improve safety huddle.
- Managed a multidisciplinary team and partnered with community stakeholders to create a respite program that provides short-term housing to vulnerable homeless patients.
- Co-led initiative to provide free preventive health screenings for uninsured women.
- Event creation and management to provide free preventive health screenings for uninsured women in the community.
FAQs
The number of fellows selected for each recruitment cycle changes from year-to-year.
No, the preceptor team conducts a comprehensive assessment to determine preceptor-fellow compatibility.
The Administrative Fellowship salary is competitive with other programs and in the Chicago market. A full benefits package is also available to Fellows and their dependents. Additionally, relocation expenses and a stipend to be applied towards educational activities (conferences, certificates, subscriptions, etc.) is also awarded.
No, we do not sponsor work visas for Administrative Fellows.
Yes, Chicago is a uniquely robust health care network containing a number of fellowship programs. Chicago-area fellows interact informally with each other through networking events and social outings throughout the year.
Yes, as long as all other degree requirements are met, students of graduate programs requiring an administrative fellowship as a condition for graduation are welcome to apply.
Fellows are surrounded by a passionate team excited about supporting current and former fellows. Fellows receive ample support from their preceptor team, executive and senior leaders and fellow alumni who provide guidance and support regarding personal and professional development.
To ensure a safe environment for everyone involved, all interviews for the 2022 – 2023 Administrative Fellowship cohort will be conducted virtually. More specific details will be updated on this webpage as they become available.
Although fellows are hired with retention as a priority, no formal obligation exists for either party to offer or accept a position upon completion of the fellowship.
Former fellows are in positions across the organization, and are competitive to early-career management positions. Some examples of positions held by previous fellows include:
- Business Administrator
- Department Manager
- Project Manager
- Operational Excellence Consultant
How to Apply
Application Process
The application period for the Administrative Fellowship cycle is open from June 6—September 26, 2025. The following information should be submitted through the NAFCAS website (National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service) by Friday, September 26, 2025 under the Trinity Health Fellowship Portal.
Please note, applicants are required to apply through Trinity Health's NAFCAS portal, where you will be prompted to identify other Trinity Health fellowship locations that interest you. Applicants only interested in Loyola Medicine should designate this in the desired geographic location dropdown menu as well as tailor their application materials to reflect this interest.
- Graduate academic records
- Current résumé / CV
- Personal statement of fellowship and career objectives. Include in your statement answers to the following:
- What would you contribute to further Trinity Health's Mission, Vision and Values?
- How could the fellowship help you achieve your career goals?
- In five years, where do you envision your career within Trinity Health?
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- One from a faculty member if currently enrolled in a graduate degree program
- Personal email and telephone number for contact during the selection process (Sept.-Oct.)
- Desired fellowship host location: Loyola Medicine
2025-26 NAFCAS application cycle
- June 6, 2025: NAFCAS application cycle opens
- September 5 – 26, 2025: Phone interviews will be conducted to screen applicants with verified submissions
- September 26, 2025: Deadline for submissions
- October 1-10, 2025: Interviews for select candidates
- October 9-31, 2025: Offer period
- Those whose applications are complete mid-September will have the advantage of being considered for an interview prior to the end of the application cycle.
The Loyola Medicine Administrative Fellowship program participates in the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF) and adheres to their guidelines. As such, Loyola Medicine complies with the uniform acceptance date on Friday, October 31, 2025, after which no offers will be made.
For further questions, please contact the Administrative Fellowship email at adminfellows@lumc.edu.
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