Dr. Gilmer Rodriguez is one of only four physicians in Chicago to currently hold the distinction of being awarded Fellowship status by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Fellowship is the highest standard of professional achievement in healthcare management and is no small feat. FACHE signifies not only the advanced knowledge of healthcare leadership but also demonstrates the individual’s commitment to advancing and enhancing patient care and operations. To even be qualified to be awarded Fellowship, it requires years of leadership (specifically holding a c-suite level or senior management position), a mastery understanding of the complex healthcare system, and a rigorous credentialing and board examination process.
At UChicago Medicine, Dr. Rodriguez designed and operationalized a fresh transitional care model that has improved clinical outcomes while reducing unnecessary readmissions and emergency visits. Leading the clinic, it became a national model for post-acute care innovation, earning acclaim for its integration of multidisciplinary teams, data analytics, and value-based strategies.
With over two decades of transformative leadership in hospitals, academic centers, and federal healthcare systems, Dr. Rodriguez has consistently led organizations through bold change and measurable improvements. From his early work as Chief Medical Officer in Arizona and Associate Chief of Staff for the VA, to his current role as the visionary founder of the University of Chicago’s Post Discharge Clinic, his career reflects his vast knowledge of patient care and medical management.
Dr. Rodriguez’s ACHE Fellowship is not simply a credential, but it is a recognition of decades of transformative leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to improving healthcare systems from the inside out. In a field that demands both operational acuity and human centered care, Dr. Rodriguez stands as a model of both.