St. Joseph Hospital started the Administrative Fellowship Program in 2021 to invest in building the next generation of healthcare leaders, right here in Nashua, NH.
We seek candidates from master’s level accredited programs for our one-year fellowship. This selection process aims for diverse skill sets, backgrounds, work experiences, and interests.
We’re committed to providing the highest quality of care and patient experience for the communities we serve. To ensure the continuation and administration of exceptional service, we started the Administrative Fellowship Program. This yearlong, full-time, salaried position provides recent graduates with the opportunity to gain practical healthcare administration experience.
Time in the Administrative Fellowship Program consists of direct experience through several key areas throughout St. Joseph Hospital. Areas of experience vary on the needs of the hospital, as well as the specific interests of the administrative fellow. Areas of experience include:
We encourage you to join us for one of our upcoming webinars, where we will be discussing exciting opportunities available for fellows during and after the St. Joseph Hospital Administrative Fellowship Program. Topics include requirements, application process, and insight on what it’s like to work at St. Joseph Hospital.
Applications must be filed through the National Fellowship Centralize Application Service. We encourage applicants to apply early.
If you are seeking additional information on the St. Joseph Hospital Administrative Fellowship Program, please contact Julie Der Torossian, Administrative Fellow, at jdertorossian@covh.org
Julie Der Torossian is from Watertown, Massachusetts. She completed the didactic portion of her Master’s of Healthcare Administration program at George Washington University prior to joining St. Joseph Hospital. While at George Washington University, she completed an internship with CommonSpirit Health where she worked on various projects including creation of a human resources guide for mergers and acquisitions, discovering opportunities to improve touchpoints, and analyzation of compensation processes. While in school, she also worked as a graduate assistant for Health IT-related courses.
Julie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Emmanuel College with a concentration in healthcare, as well minoring in both Psychology and Global/Public Health. Her professional interests include operations, strategic planning, health technology, wellness, provider/employee experience, organizational behavior/leadership, behavioral health, bioethics, integrative medicine, and mission integration.
Outside of work, Julie loves spending time with her family and friends, exploring nature and the quaint towns of New England. She also enjoys leisurely walks along the Charles River, reading, and savoring espresso beverages.
Emily Wall, MHA, is originally from Brewster, Massachusetts. She earned her Master’s Degree in Health Administration from George Washington University. During the summers of her graduate studies, Emily worked at Cape Cod Healthcare urgent care centers as a patient service representative.
During her undergraduate studies at Providence College, Emily completed a research project on breast cancer patients in conjunction with the University of Maryland. While conducting that research, Emily’s interest in making a difference in the delivery of healthcare was born. From these breast cancer patients, she learned that about the difficulties of navigating the United States’ healthcare system and the complexities of healthcare insurance.
Emily’s professional interests include process improvement, ambulatory care, and operations. In 2024, Emily accepted a position as Practice Operations Manager for Physician Practices at St. Joseph Hospital.
Outside of work, Emily can be found going on a run, sitting on the beach reading a book, or playing with her chocolate lab named Bailey.
Doris Swarn, MPH, LSSG, is originally from Illinois and earned her Master’s Degree in Public Health and Healthcare Administration from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. While in graduate school, Doris completed an administrative internship with Main Line Health where she expanded access to perinatal testing and provided a framework to improve the throughput process for environmental services.
Prior to her graduate studies, Doris worked as a patient advocate with the Camden Healthcare Coalition, where she helped patients in marginalized communities navigate the healthcare system and address social determinants of health. She also worked with the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health to ensure the community access to quality wellness programs.
Outside of work, Doris enjoys powerlifting, crafting, and community service.
Kristi Quirici, MHA, is originally from Albania. He moved to the United States where he attended the University of South Florida and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences. He then attended George Washington University, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.
During his studies, Kristi served on the MHA Student Association Board as Recruitment Chair. Working as an EKG technician early on, Kristi’s interest in healthcare administration sparked when he witnessed a breakdown in communication, ultimately leading to a patient suffering. From there, Kristi was set to improve workflow and quality of care.
Kristi’s healthcare interests include operations, process improvement, and strategic planning. During his time at St. Joseph Hospital, he had the opportunity to work in-depth on the following projects:
Outside of work, Kristi can be found playing volleyball, working on his 350Z, or spending time with family and friends.
