HSHS Administrative Fellowship Programs 

The HSHS Fellowship Programs provide a dynamic and engaging experience that will positively affect the Fellows’ ability to provide quality, compassionate care as they pursue a career in healthcare. Fellows will be a part of a longstanding and evolving heath system, allowing them the opportunity to embrace the mission and ministry of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis.

HSHS will offer four two-year Fellowships beginning July 2022 to graduates of CAHME-accredited healthcare focused degree programs. Two positions will be at the System Services Center in Springfield, IL; one position will be at the HSHS Illinois Division in Springfield, IL; and one position will be at the HSHS Wisconsin Division in Green Bay, WI.  Learn more about each fellowship by clicking on the links below:

System Administrative Fellowship Program

HSHS Illinois Division Fellowship Program

HSHS Wisconsin Division Fellowship Program

Please direct questions to fellow@hshs.org.

To Apply

 

The application for the 2022 Fellowships will be made available in August 2021. The deadline to apply will be a date to-be-determined in September 2021.

Required Materials

 

  • Official transcript and verification of graduation from baccalaureate program and official transcript of graduate school curriculum to date from a CAHME-accredited program

  • Three reference letters - one reference required from program director or advisor

  • Resume 

  • Personal statement of your fellowship and career objectives, including:
    • What you will bring to HSHS in furthering our mission
    • Why you are pursuing an administrative fellowship
    • Your career goals and how the HSHS Administrative Fellowship will benefit you

Timeline for 2022 Fellowships

 

August 2021 - Applications made available

September 2021 - Deadline to apply (date to be announced)

 

Current and Past Fellows

 

Current HSHS Administrative Fellows

Alyssa Zessin – Alyssa graduated in 2019 with her Master of Health Administration from Texas Woman’s University and is currently in the second year of her fellowship, Alyssa supports the System laboratory function and COVID-19 vaccine implementation. Alyssa can be reached at Alyssa.Zessin@hshs.org.

Eric Merkley – Eric graduated in 2019 with his Master of Health Administration from the University of Utah and is currently in the second year of his fellowship supporting various service lines at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, including: ambulance and EMS, environmental and food nutrition services, volunteer staff, community outreach and business growth initiatives. Eric can be reached at Eric.Merkley@hshs.org.

Past HSHS Administrative Fellows

Taylor Otis – Taylor graduated in 2018 with her Master of Health Administration from University of Iowa and currently serves in human resources as the colleague service center supervisor. Taylor can be reached at: Taylor.Otis@hshs.org.

Katie Mueller – Katie graduated in 2016 with her Master of Health Administrative from University of Iowa and currently serves the HSHS Illinois Division as a business development manager. Katie also leads the telehealth function for the division.  Katie can be reached at: Katie.Mueller@hshs.org.

Heather Gray – Heather graduated in 2015 with her Master of Health Administration from University of Iowa and currently serves the HSHS Medical Group as medical staff manager. Heather can be reached at: Heather.Gray@hshs.org.

Terri Ligon – Terri graduated in 2010 with her Master of Health Administration from University of Iowa and currently serves in revenue cycle as the insurance financial systems division director. Terri can be reached at: Terri.Ligon@hshs.org.

Aaron Puchbauer – Aaron graduated in 2009 with his Master of Health Administration from University of Missouri and currently serves as president and CEO of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, IL. Aaron can be reached at: Aaron.Puchbauer@hshs.org.