ACHE of South Florida (ACHE-SFL) is the local official chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and provides members with educational programs, networking and volunteer opportunities, career and advancement resources and the ability to connect with healthcare executives.
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Dear ACHE of South Florida Members,
As we move through this season, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to lead in healthcare today. More than any new technology or process, our greatest asset is our ability to see the world through the eyes of others including our patients, our teams, our colleagues, and the communities we serve.
Every day, the people we serve bring us their stories, fears, and hopes. When we pause to see through their eyes, we make better decisions, build stronger teams, and create more equitable systems of care. That perspective taking is not a soft skill; it is a leadership imperative. It shapes how we design services, how we communicate, and how we show up for one another in moments of challenge and change.
As an ACHE chapter, we also strive to see through the eyes of you, our members. Over the past months, we have listened closely to your feedback about how you engage with our programs and resources. Many of you shared that you wanted an easier way to find events that align with your interests, schedules, and career goals. In response, we have enhanced our local website’s events page to make it simpler to search, filter, and identify the programs that are most meaningful to you. Whether you are looking for in-person networking, virtual education, or in-person advancement focused offerings, our goal is to help you quickly find what you need.
I encourage you to visit our chapter website at acheofsouthflorida.org, explore the updated events section, and share it with colleagues who may benefit from getting more involved. In that same spirit, I also want to remind you that our national association has refreshed its digital presence as well. The redesigned ache.org offers improved navigation, easier access to educational resources, and a more intuitive experience for earning and tracking your continuing education. I hope you will take a few minutes to visit the sites, explore what’s new, and see how these enhancements can support your professional journey.
I am also pleased to share two upcoming opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with fellow healthcare leaders:
Registration for both events will open soon. Please visit our updated events page for additional details and registration information as it becomes available.
As you engage with both our local and national resources, I invite you to continue telling us what you see from your vantage point. What is working, what is missing, and how we can better support you. When we view our work through your eyes, we become a stronger, more responsive chapter, better equipped to advance healthcare leadership across South Florida.
Thank you for all you do each day to serve patients, support your teams, and elevate our profession. It is an honor to serve alongside my other board members to make ACHE of South Florida your association of choice.
With appreciation,
Brian Altschuler
President, ACHE of South Florida
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Paul W. McGourty, RN, MHA, FACHE, has a lot of letters after his name, but that’s just an indication of the progression of his career. McGourty began his career working in hospitality with Marriott International and Ritz-Carlton, and even owned his own restaurant.
However, he realized, “I always wanted to work in a profession where at the end of the day, I knew my time made a difference, and I wasn’t feeling that way or feeling fulfilled in the hospitality industry. Then I felt I was being called to healthcare.”
Nursing school held an appeal but because there was a waiting list to enroll – and a two-year degree would have taken more than four years to obtain – McGourty asked if there was a way to speed up the process. An admissions coordinator suggested a certificate program, which, upon completion, would enable him to be placed at the top of the list to get into the nursing program.
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“Great leaders possess rare and invaluable qualities such as integrity, courage, empathy, compassion and an innate desire to do far more for the greater good than for self. They are visionaries who inspire and empower and are inclusive and collaborative in all things.”
“ACHE has been more than a benefit to my career, it has been the leading driver and foundation to my career and network.”
“The Fellowship (FACHE) designation is important because it adds a level of credibility to your resume. When interviewing for this position, it was a very important credential for the Memorial Healthcare System—it is considered the gold standard for leaders.”
“I became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) in 2015, because as I continued to take on more leadership roles, I wanted more professional growth and development opportunities. ACHE was a very well-respected organization, and several mentors of mine were Fellows, so it was something to which I aspired.”
“ACHE of South Florida has felt like family to me since I joined several years ago. It’s a privilege to be part of an organization of like-minded leaders who truly care about serving our community and making a positive impact on our healthcare delivery. ACHE has provided me with a diverse network full of knowledge and resources to maximize my skill set and contributions throughout my career.”
“ACHE of South Florida has helped me advance in my professional journey by providing the opportunity to learn alongside my colleagues in the healthcare industry, as well as expand my professional network. Lifelong learning is an essential element of continued development and advancement in this industry, and ACHE of South Florida’s educational programs have truly supported my growth in that regard.”
“ACHE has been a great partner throughout my professional journey. Early in my career, I sought the FACHE credential as a way to enhance my knowledge of healthcare management. I maintain my designation in order to stay current with all the new developments in our industry. Being part of the ACHE family is very rewarding as we nurture long lasting relationships. I usually call other fellows for advice while pursuing new endeavors, and I love connecting members with similar goals. As leaders, we should always mentor colleagues as well as young professionals and ACHE is the perfect platform to do that. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make an impact in your communities, the FACHE credential is a must have, it will give you the skills and network to help you succeed.”