Institute for Diversity in Health Management Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) Conference Call Featuring, Ms. Rosalyn Cole – VA Fayetteville Medical Center Thursday, April 2, :30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CST

2 Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) of the Institute for Diversity in Health Management is an enhanced internship program. Since 1994, more than 600 interns have successfully completed the SEP. SEP provides students with: weeks of real-world work experience in health care management; -Mentoring relationships with executives; and -Additional education and support.

3 The Summer Enrichment Program - Pre-screens ALL SEP interns; - Pairs top diverse scholars with host sites; - Provides ongoing educational programming, coaching and support for host sites and interns; and - Hosts students at bi-annual National Leadership and Educational conference.

4 Other SEP Components All SEP interns must complete a project of significance to the organization during their on-site stay. All SEP interns must complete a project of significance to the organization during their on-site stay. Interns meet regularly with their preceptors. If the preceptor is not their project lead, interns meet with their project advisor. Interns meet regularly with their preceptors. If the preceptor is not their project lead, interns meet with their project advisor.

5 Leadership Enrichment and Advancement Program (LEAP) Goal: To empower interns to gain and excel in leadership positions early in their careers. Strategy: Professional Assessment Professional Assessment Professional Development Coaching Professional Development Coaching Critical Skills Training Critical Skills Training Early Careerist Prep Program Early Careerist Prep Program Preparation for Fellowships & Job Search Preparation for Fellowships & Job Search

6 Additional Mentoring Opportunities for Interns: Additional Mentoring Opportunities for Interns: American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE) American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE) National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) National Latino for Healthcare Executives (NFLHE) National Latino for Healthcare Executives (NFLHE) The Alliance of Pan-Asian Health Care Leaders (APAHL) The Alliance of Pan-Asian Health Care Leaders (APAHL)

7 Program Costs Administrative fee of $2,500 and; Administrative fee of $2,500 and; Intern stipend: Intern stipends are determined by the host site Intern stipend: Intern stipends are determined by the host site

8 Benefits Of Becoming A Host Site –Economical way to receive pre-screened candidates by reducing recruiting expenses for future senior health care executives –Enables hospitals to receive diverse candidates, who can assist with diverse populations that often have complex health care needs –Ability for healthcare organizations to receive creative solutions to challenging situations

9 Thank you. We look forward to working with you.