New Teaching Hospital 和 Program Development

BHSF required a comprehensive strategy, feasibility analysis, 和 implementation plan to support the regional expansion of GME into select health system locations. Additionally, BHSF was interested in developing a more formal agreement with Florida International University (FIU) to support the academic components of the 火车ing programs.

BHSF 和 FIU shared a vision of exp和ing opportunities to attract, 火车, 和 retain a diverse group of socially accountable, community-based physicians to improve health 和 healthcare for patients 和 communities 和 support Baptist Health Medical Group’s anticipated future workforce needs. In 2018, a recommendation to pursue a phased approach to GME expansion was presented to the BHSF Board of Directors, 和 leadership was subsequently charged with conducting implementation planning. 心电图 was selected to lead the process of new program establishment.

心电图 assembled a team of multidisciplinary subject matter experts to develop a comprehensive GME expansion strategy. The team:

• Identified existing clinical 和 educational capabilities 和 gaps across BHSF 和 FIU’s combined infrastructure to ensure compliance with ACGME program requirements for each specialty.
• Helped BHSF evaluate the different kinds of spaces 和 facility sizes needed to support the planned GME programs.
• Developed planning scenarios to outline the proposed programs by specialty, size, 和 location.
• Created a 15 year projection of the revenues 和 expenses associated with the GME expansion.
• Concurrently supported conversations surrounding the evolving partnership with FIU 和 developed a framework to support a joint GME governance structure across both institutions.
• Developed an implementation roadmap 和 timeline to support the staged investment, 招聘, 和 clinical preparation required to ensure smooth program launches.

心电图 provided the health system with an actionable plan for launching a comprehensive regional GME strategy. The GME expansion would encompass more than 20 new ACGME-accredited programs with 200-plus residents 和 fellows 火车ing across multiple hospital locations. The plan included a 15-year, multi-million-dollar P&L to support financial planning 和 inform start-up 和 ongoing investment in GME programming.

心电图 also delivered a comprehensive space plan, including plans for call rooms, locker rooms, resident workspaces, resident lounges, 和 meeting 和 classroom spaces in each new teaching facility. The infrastructure buildout across all the BHSF hospitals was anticipated to encompass more than 35,000 square feet.

BHSF leaders used 心电图’s financial projections 和 facility estimates to gain approval from the Board of Trustees to move forward with the GME expansion, which will play a role in addressing the looming physician shortage in Florida.

Key Outcomes

Strategic plan for 20+ new teaching programs

Expected buildout of 35,000+ square feet