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Administrative Residency

Past Administrative Residents

New Hanover Regional Medical Center's Administrative Residency Program - A history of producing future healthcare leaders.

Zachary Bennett

Administrative Resident 2009-2011
Undergraduate:
Appalachian State University - John A. Walker College of Business - BS in Healthcare Management
Graduate: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, Master Business Administration
Current Title: Lean Project Lead
Take home message: It was an honor and a privilege to serve NHRMC as the Administrative Fellow; and the program is an excellent vehicle for developing interpersonal and leadership skills.  The position was a great opportunity for personal and professional growth, and I look forward to continuing that here at NHRMC.


Kerry Procknal

Administrative Resident 2007-2009
Undergraduate: West Chester University, BS Health Science
Graduate: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, Master Business Administration
Current Title: Director of Respiratory Care and Neurodiagnostics
Take home message: The Administrative Residency Program at New Hanover Regional Medical Center afforded me the opportunity to learn directly alongside Senior Leadership the role of a healthcare executive.  The position is highly self driven, allowing the motivated individual a unique opportunity to focus in one or many areas of interest.  A very challenging yet rewarding position. I am privileged to currently be employed by NHRMC, where I utilize many of the skills learned while in the Administrative Residency Program.


John Michael Eargle

Adminstrative Resident June 2006 to August 2007
Undergraduate: University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business - B.S. Business Administration, Finance & Management
Graduate: Medical University of South Carolina, Master of Health Administration
Current Title: Project Manager - Lean Strategies


Sarah Paulsen Borgerding

Administrative Resident 2005-2006
Undergraduate:
Minnesota State University Moorhead - B.A., Economics and B.S., Business Administration
Graduate: University of Minnesota, Master of Healthcare Administration
Current Title: Administrative Resident, New Hanover Regional Medical Center


Wendy Stark-Riemer

Administrative Resident 2004-2005
Undergraduate:College of Charleston - B.S., Psychology
Graduate:Medical University of South Carolina, Master of Health Administration
Current Title: Healthcare Consultant, Navigant Consulting

 


Rob Calhoun

Administrative Resident 2003-2004
Undergraduate:
Clemson University - B.S., Marketing
Graduate:  Medical University of South Carolina, Master of Health Administration
Current Title: Chief Operating Officer, Our Community Hospital

Take home message: "New Hanover's Administrative Residency provided me with a solid foundation to begin my healthcare career.  Through my involvement in numerous substantive projects, I gained an in-depth knowledge to many diverse service lines and strategic initiatives."


David Long

Administrative Resident 2001-2002
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – B.A., Communications
Graduate:  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Health Administration
Current Title:  Business Manager, Nursing Services Administration, New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Take home message:  “The Administrative Residency was the most challenging position that I have ever held. It was also the most rewarding. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity.”


David Oehler

Administrative Resident 2000-2001
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – B.S., Nursing
Graduate:  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Health Administration
Current Title:  Administrative Operations Officer, Nursing Administration, New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Take home message:  “The Administrative Residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center provided me with an immensely comprehensive look and feel into the effective leadership and management of a multi-hospital network.  I know that the exposure and experience I gained throughout the residency year will serve me my entire career.  I am fortunate that I continue to enjoy the benefits of my many mentor relationships now that I have continued on as a permanent employee with the Network.”


Kristy Kirkpatrick Hubard

Administrative Resident 1999-2000
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - B.A., English
Graduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Health Administration
Current Title:  Manager, Strategic Planning, New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Take home message: “New Hanover offers the resident an experience that is extremely flexible and largely driven by the individual's interests. During my year residency I was exposed to all facets of health care management - from general operations to strategic planning and governance. I would highly recommend the program to the motivated individual who is looking for a rich learning environment and the opportunity to make valuable contributions."


Matthew Mendez

Administrative Resident 1998-1999
Undergraduate: Hampden-Sydney College - B.S., Biology
Graduate: Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus - Master of Health Administration
Current Title:  Site Administrator, Pender Memorial Hospital

Take home message: "The New Hanover Regional Medical Center Administrative Residency Program afforded me a fantastic opportunity to observe, as well as be involved in, the emergence of a new health network serving the needs of southeastern North Carolina."


Vera McGrady Newkirk

Administrative Resident 1997-1998
Undergraduate:  Auburn University - B.S., Health Administration
Graduate:  Ohio State University - Master of Health Administration, Health Services Management and Policy
Current Title:  Corporate Compliance/HIPAA Project Coordinator, New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Take home message: "NHRMC's residency offers many opportunities for executive-level training and growth.  It gave me exposure to board and senior level functions as well as allowed me involvement at the departmental level.  It was through this exposure that I was able to function as an extension of senior staff and to explore projects of interest to me."


Administrative Resident List ('72-'96)

1996-1997 Bob Cushman
1995-1996 Matt Layton
1994-1995 Ryan Wilson
1993-1994 Lisa Simpson
1992-1993 Ruth Decker
1991-1992 Ron Galansky
1990-1991 Julie O’Shaughnessy

1989-1990 J. Deal
1988-1989 Marsha Williams (extern)
1987-1988 A. Carroll
1986-1987 Mary Ann Davis
1985-1986 Anne Patterson
1984-1985 T. Whedbee
1983-1984 Joan Berta
1982-1983 Bob Enders
1980-1981 Cynthia Barksdale

1979-1980 D.W. Kramer
1978-1979 Steve Fisher
1977-1978 Tom Rice
1976-1977 Richard Bracken
1975-1976 Art Layne
1974-1975 George Dawson
1973-1974 Carter Melton
1972-1973 Bill Gregory

 
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