The application period is now closed. You may you may view the MICHL application materials and download it from the link at the bottom of the page to have an idea of what we will be expecting in the application. Applications will once again be accepted next summer, 2009.

Overview:

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Foundation has created an initiative to help build leadership capacity among health care organizations across the Commonwealth that serve the needs of low-income and uninsured residents. The Massachusetts Institute for Community Health Leadership (MICHL) is an 18-day educational program that takes place over the course of nine months. MICHL provides the skills and tools to help dynamic senior and middle management professionals to effectively address the future opportunities and challenges in community-based low-income and uninsured health care. Recent studies by both Compass Point and the Annie E. Casey Foundation indicate the importance of good leadership to the success of not-for-profit organizations.

Eligibility and Selection:

Each year, a group of up to 20 highly-regarded applicants with recognized leadership potential will be selected to participate in the MICHL. These participants will come from a variety of backgrounds and represent diverse employment situations, such as:

• New executive directors with no prior experience heading an organization, senior and mid-level managers with at least seven years of experience
• Clinicians ready for a transition to administration
• Direct service or program managers seeking senior management appointments
• Advocacy and policy managers with a goal of organizational leadership

Applicants must submit a complete application package which includes five (5) copies of each of the following:

• Application
• Personal essay
• CEO/Organization Commitment and Recommendation
• Colleague Recommendation
• Current resume

A Selection Panel made up of members of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, and alumni of the Institute will evaluate the applications and select a slate of finalists to be interviewed. Final selection of participants will be made by the Selection Committee following the interview process.

Download the attached application below: