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 Fellow ACHE-SFL Family,
My name is Oyinkansola "Bukky" Ogunrinde and it is an honor to serve as your 2022 president. The last two years have been tough for all of us whether professionally or personally especially as healthcare professionals. ACHE-SFL salutes you for your fortitude and dedication. In this challenging environment, our commitment, resiliency, and creativity were unleashed, and it is in this spirit of hope that I ask for us to embrace this year with optimism as we look to a better tomorrow.
I will be serving alongside an outstanding board of directors and committee members to bring you an array of educational, networking, and special events that reflect the themes - innovation, collaboration, connection, inclusion, and wellbeing as we endeavor to support your professional growth. I look forward to a pivotal year for all of us and together, we will embark on the amazing journey of healthcare leadership in service to our community.
Thank you.
Oyinkansola "Bukky" Ogunrinde
2022 Chapter President
ACHE of South Florida
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François Sainfort, Ph.D., FACHE, has always had an interest in healthcare and hoped to follow his older brother into medical school. But as a student in France, he was encouraged to pursue other opportunities.
“When it was time for me to decide what to do after high school, I wanted to go to medical school, but in France, if you were good in math, they sent you into engineering,” Dr. Sainfort explained. “I went obediently, but I very quickly found a way to get into healthcare by doing systems engineering to try to improve complex health systems.”
For the past 35 years, Dr. Sainfort has been working in academia, and five years ago became the director of the Complex Health Systems Program in the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), where he also serves as professor and chair of the Department of Management. In addition, he is a professor of Population Health Sciences in the NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine.
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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.”