Description

The University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Administrative Fellowship is a one-year program that targets Master’s candidates in healthcare administration, business administration, public health and nursing administration. The program provides future healthcare executives with opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of corporate, hospital and clinical-based healthcare operations within a complex academic health system. Fellows gain hands-on experience by taking part in an array of projects across the health system and have opportunities to nurture their professional growth by participating in a variety of leadership activities. There are many advantages to participating in the Administrative Fellowship program, but most importantly, the fellowship provides: - A direct reporting relationship with executive program preceptors - Opportunities to observe and engage with executive leadership at the highest level of the organization - Opportunities for developing and enhancing leadership and project management skills - Exposure to UH Cleveland Medical Center and the larger University Hospitals system The Administrative Fellowship at UH Cleveland Medical Center comprises the following: - Orientation: During the first month of the program, the fellows participate in informational meet and greets with members of the senior leadership teams at UH Cleveland Medical Center. - Project Work (months 1 - 6):The fellows are assigned a variety of different projects both aligning with organizational need as well as personal/professional interests. - Interim Management (months 6 - 12): Fellows will build upon leadership and management skills by taking ownership over a team and support them in initiatives and day-to-day functions. - Senior Leadership Meetings: The fellows meet routinely with the executive program preceptors to discuss fellowship progress, professional development opportunities and current healthcare issues. The fellows also attend a variety of system leadership meetings. - Meet & Greets: The fellows meet with a wide variety of executive leaders across the system. This gives the fellows the chance to learn from the leaders’ experience and broaden their exposure to different areas of University Hospitals.

Requirements

Applicants must be a recent graduate (from August 2026 or later) or currently enrolled in a Masters-level program where fellowship is required to graduate. Accredited programs are preferred (CAHME, AUPHA, AACSB, etc.). UH does not sponsor work visas. To be considered for the Administrative Fellowship program, applicants must submit the following materials: - CV/Resume - Official graduate school transcript - Three letters of recommendation: Professional, Academic, Other (academic, professional, or letter from your program director) - Personal statement: prepare a personal statement that addresses the following questions in 1000 words or less: -What are your top 3 takeaways you’d like to gain from a fellowship experience? -Why do you want to pursue a fellowship experience at University Hospitals specifically? -What is an experience or trait that makes you a unique fellowship applicant? Applicants should be mindful of the following dates: - Application acceptance deadline: September 10, 2026 - Fellowship start date: June 2027 - Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted by September 10, 2026. Incomplete applications and those received after the deadline will not be accepted. Please submit all application materials through the NAFCAS portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted. After review of all submitted materials, a select number of applicants will be contacted for telephone interviews. Upon completion of virtual interviews, top applicants will be invited to Cleveland for onsite interviews.