The Todd L. Peterson Post-graduate Fellowship in Healthcare Administration
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The Administrative Fellowship program at UNC Hospitals consists of a one-year appointment to the administrative staff of UNC Hospitals and is limited to one Fellow each year. The intention of this Administrative Fellowship is to provide entry-level experience to graduates of master degree programs in health care management and related disciplines. The Fellow will have exposure to factors affecting the operation of a major university teaching hospital. This project-oriented program is extremely flexible allowing the Fellow to work in areas and on projects, which match the interests of the individual in alignment with organizational needs. Though this program is not “rotational” in nature, selection of projects will expose the Fellow to as many departments and in as much depth as the Fellow aspires. Sample projects may include chairing teams and/ or participating in:
Through staff assignments, committee work and participation in the Hospital management team the Fellow will be exposed to policy formulation, resource allocation decisions, corporate planning and problem solving. During the year, the Administrative Fellow will gain familiarity with the operations of a major university teaching hospital, its Board, and also have the opportunities to understand and interact with the operations of community hospitals. The Fellow will become knowledgeable of the major internal and external forces that are shaping the future of the Hospitals, School of Medicine and medical staff organization. This position offers a unique and challenging experience to an individual interested in pursuing an administrative career within a major teaching hospital environment or other component of the health care system. The history and purpose of the Peterson Fellowship program is broadly understood within the hospital and by executive leadership as it has been a part of the culture since 1982. Projects that the Fellow participates in will be both meaningful within the system, and of significant depth so as to provide a rich education. The program is conspicuous in its flexibility, to allow for the Fellow to pursue and develop his or her own interests. To facilitate this, the Fellow will directly report to Dr. Brian Goldstein, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, UNC Hospitals, and Chris Ellington, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, UNC Hospitals. |
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History of the Administrative Fellowship Program
The Administrative Fellowship Program is named in recognition of Todd Peterson’s direction and leadership during his 21-year tenure at UNC Hospitals.
Upon his arrival at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in 1989, Peterson became responsible for hospital operations along with a fledgling post graduate fellowship program targeted toward developing young leaders in health care administration. Already experienced with and committed to the educational mission of academic medical centers like NC Memorial Hospital, he quickly helped the fellows take advantage of a hands-on operational experience through involvement in work teams, staff project assignments, departmental observations and attendance at board, executive and medical staff leadership meetings all in the context of a learning environment. Serving as the program preceptor, Peterson has helped each fellow make the transition from graduate program knowledge to real world leadership, built a foundation in health care management, and mentored 20 fellows helping each to shape their career. This contribution to the on-going development of the future of healthcare leadership is far reaching and extends beyond UNC Hospitals and North Carolina to the nation with former fellows working in positions including hospital/health system administration, senior executive leadership, health care entrepreneurial ventures, health care consulting and local, state and national health policy.
21 Years of Growth
Much has changed during Peterson’s 21-year tenure: UNC Hospitals has grown to an entity with a $1B annual budget and 7,000 employees that now encompasses the NC Memorial Hospital along with the NC Neurosciences, NC Children’s, NC Women’s and most recently the NC Cancer Hospital; and, the creation of the UNC Health Care System which includes UNC Hospitals, Rex Healthcare, Chatham Hospital and UNC Physicians and Associates. Despite this growth and change, there remains one constant – Peterson’s dedication and commitment to his role as preceptor is as vital today as it was when he first assumed responsibility for teaching and mentoring emerging leaders in health care over 21 years ago.
Mr. Peterson directed UNC Hospitals’ operations between 1989 and the summer of 2010. During that time he was responsible for operations of UNC Hospitals including nursing, ancillary services, ambulatory services, professional and support services, and finance and accounting. His prior experience at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center from 1980 to 1989 as an associate hospital director included responsibilities as Director of Finance and Director of Professional and Support Services. While at Hahnemann University Hospital from 1973 to 1980, his various responsibilities pertained to professional services and ambulatory clinics. He also served as Assistant Director of the Faculty Practice Plan and he completed his administrative residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. His earlier experience at Mellon Bank included marketing research and a management development program.
About Todd Peterson
Mr. Peterson is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (B.S., Business 1968) and the George Washington University (M.A., Healthcare Administration, 1974). He served at U.S. Army Headquarters, Republic of Vietnam (1970). His community activities have included board memberships for North Carolina Hospital Association, Chamber of Commerce, Chatham Hospital, YMCA, and an AIDS service center; judge of elections; and various adjunct faculty positions. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Mr. Peterson served as preceptor for the Administrative Fellowship at UNC Hospitals from 1990 through 2010. His commitment to teaching and mentoring emerging leaders in health care forged a preeminent fellowship program that is among the most competitive in the country.
