Monique Porter, FACHE
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Oncology
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Regent for Massachusetts
Message From Your ACHE Regent
Summer 2023
As the warmth of summer slowly gives way to the crispness of fall, we will find ourselves at the seasonal transition point filled with abundant educational opportunities that promise growth, discovery, and empowerment. As the days become shorter, let’s make every moment count by embarking on this educational adventure together.
Whether you’re one of our student members starting your new journey, an early careerist preparing to advance your career or a seasoned professional seeking to expand your skill set, ACHE has multiple opportunities designed to inspire, challenge, and ignite your curiosity and recognize your exceptional leadership.
We recently announced a call for nominations for our 2023 Regent’s Award including two categories – Early Career Healthcare Executive Award and Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award. We will be accepting applications for these awards through October 31, 2023, at info@massache.org
For submission requirements, visit ACHE of MA’s 2023 REGENT’S AWARD (massache.org)
Awards will be presented at ACHE of MA’s December Volunteer Recognition and Awards Night.
Here are some incredible opportunities for you to consider both locally and nationally:
- September 13, 2023, ACHE of MA presents our 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel Event, Health Equity: The Importance of Community Partnerships. Health Equity – The Importance of Community Partnerships (massache.org) This panel discussion will be highlighting health equity community partners across the Greater Boston area and opportunities to network with colleagues in the healthcare industry.
- September 27, 2023, The Value of an Administrative Fellowship (This free event is open to all – membership not required.) Virtual Lunch-N-Learn: The Value of an Administrative Fellowship (massache.org) A fellowship can provide unique experiences and insights into our complex health systems, community health providers, and payers. Join us for a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and exposure you will gain with a fellowship opportunity.
- November 2, 2023, ACHE of MA’s Healthcare Innovation Summit Healthcare Innovation Summit (massache.org) An interactive day of cross-sector thought leadership, networking, and knowledge exchange with leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem: health systems, health plans, life sciences, healthcare technology, universities.
- ACHE also provides many opportunities for In-Person Education, Virtual Face-to-Face Courses, Webinars, Choice programs and more! See the link for more details: Education & Events | American College of Healthcare Executives (ache.org)
- Check out forthcoming free webinars that provide ACHE Qualified Education credits: Webinars for Healthcare Leaders | American College of Healthcare Executives (ache.org)
- September 12, 2023, Leadership Lenses: A Unique Approach to Success in Your Role
- September 27, 2023, Harnessing Digital Strategies, Interventions and Early Detection Technologies to Combat Cancer
- Check out forthcoming free webinars that provide ACHE Qualified Education credits: Webinars for Healthcare Leaders | American College of Healthcare Executives (ache.org)
Now is also a great time to cross the finish line with your FACHE and the Board of Governor’s exam prep. Here is a great link to various resources to help you prepare!
- Prepare for My Exam | American College of Healthcare Executives (ache.org) In particular, the Virtual Board of Governors Exam Review Course is an excellent resource that many have felt was incredibly helpful. This starts October 10 and runs through November 17, 2023. Virtual Board of Governors Exam Review Course | American College of Healthcare Executives (ache.org)
- Locally, we also continue to offer the ACHE of Massachusetts Fellow Support Program. Please see the link below for more information: ACHE-of-Massachusetts-Fellowship-Support-Program-Packet-2023-Final_2.pdf (massache.org)
Lastly, cultivating leaders who care about equity is at the heart of ACHE’s mission to advance healthcare leadership excellence. To meet the increasingly diverse needs of patients and communities and improve health outcomes, it is critical to help build an inclusive pipeline of talented future healthcare leaders. Each year, ACHE turns away hundreds of scholarship applicants—diverse and under-represented individuals from every corner of the healthcare sector—due to a lack of funding for scholarships to support these programs. These scholarships are instrumental in helping applicants acquire the skills and training needed to advance to senior-level leadership opportunities. Under the leadership of ACHE Chair Delvecchio S. Finley, FACHE, and Chair-Elect William P. Santulli, FACHE, ACHE is on a bold mission to raise $1 million for the Fund for Healthcare Leadership by March 2025. Scholarships from the Fund help diverse, talented individuals acquire the skills and training they need to forge a career path in healthcare leadership. Help us pave the way to a bolder, brighter future for our field!
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
Take care,
Monique
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