The Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute Administrative Fellowship Program is designed to provide an exceptional foundation for a career in healthcare management.
Recent graduates from The George Washington University Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program are invited to apply to the Fellowship Program to advance their leadership potential.
About the Program
Hartford HealthCare President and CEO Jeffrey Flaks talks about the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Administrative Fellowship Program.
The Administrative Fellowship Program is a challenging and fulfilling experience working in a fully integrated health system dedicated to excellence and innovation. The fellowship program provides an opportunity for recent graduates of The George Washington University MHA Program to advance their leadership potential through project management, shadowing, leadership rounding, structured learning, mentorship and key relationships with senior executive leaders.
The 12-month program, created by Hartford HealthCare President and CEO Jeffrey Flaks, is coordinated under the direction of Ayer Neuroscience Institute Senior Vice President, Wendy Elberth, and Director of Specialty Programs, Maria Shimer
During the project-based fellowship, the Fellow will lead high-profile, system-level projects within their functional area while simultaneously contributing valuable work to many organizational initiatives. These projects allow the Fellow to develop verbal, written, interpersonal and analytical skills, and provide the opportunity to integrate theory into practice.
The preceptors and executive sponsors of this dynamic fellowship consider the specific interests and goals of the Fellow, along with the needs of the organization when selecting projects that offer a comprehensive, challenging and rewarding learning experience.
Meet the Preceptors
Wendy Elberth, MBA, OTRL
Senior Vice President, Ayer Neuroscience Institute, Hartford HealthCare
Wendy Elberth earned the 2013 Preceptor of the Year Award for Health Services Management and Leadership from The George Washington University. She has served as the preceptor and primary professional mentor for 12 administrative fellows for over 10 years. Wendy brings a tremendous amount of institutional knowledge to the Fellowship Program, having served more than 30 years at Hartford HealthCare. She has a natural ability for recognizing each fellow’s unique leadership potential, coaching for results, and positioning the fellow for success.
Maria Shimer, MHA
Director of Specialty Programs, Ayer Neuroscience Institute, Hartford HealthCare
Maria Shimer obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and went on to complete her Masters of Health Administration at the George Washington University. In 2013, she started her career at Hartford Hospital as the Administrative Fellow. Maria is committed to helping the Institute’s clinical leaders achieve their visions for excellence, remaining a fierce advocate for the services and programs that benefit the community. She is also dedicated to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders and serves as a mentor and preceptor to many newcomers in the field.