Fast-Track Your Healthcare Leadership: Emory Healthcare Administrative Fellowship 2026

Are you aspiring to become a health system leader with strategic vision and operational expertise? The Emory Healthcare Administrative Fellowship offers a two-year, fully paid, immersive leadership experience at one of the top academic medical centers in the U.S. This program is designed to elevate future healthcare executives through real-world operational projects, executive mentorship, and strategic exposure at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta.↚

Details

• Program Name: Emory Healthcare Administrative Fellowship, Class of 2026–2028
• Duration: 2 years, full time
• Fellowship Start: June 2026
• Structure: Year 1 involves four rotational assignments (clinical, finance, quality, strategy, etc.), Year 2 consists of two deeper project–based placements aligned with your leadership track
• Leadership Exposure: Direct reporting to senior executives such as the CEO, CFO, or equivalent leaders, with opportunities to serve as Chief Administrative Fellow
• Host Organization: Emory Healthcare – a major academic health system operating across hospitals and clinics in Atlanta, Georgia 

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in: Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent (must be completed prior to start)
• Preferred background: Some professional experience in healthcare—internships, faculty, community leadership roles help applicants stand out
• Demonstrated leadership potential, adaptability, and initiative in healthcare settings 

Benefits

• Compensation: Full-time paid fellowship with salary aligned to Emory Healthcare standards
• Professional Exposure: Hands-on involvement in system-level operations such as finance, HR, IT, digital innovation, and patient safety
• Executive Mentorship: Assigned preceptors and designated mentor for each rotation, plus access to senior management and quarterly leadership programs
• Career Launchpad: Fellows typically receive offers for full-time roles at Emory upon successful completion 

How to Apply

• Applications Open: July 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST
• Deadline: July 31, 2025 by 10:00 AM EST via the Emory Careers Portal
• Submit a single merged PDF file named “Last Name, First Name_2026 Fellowship Application” containing:

• Resume/CV
• Two signed letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic)
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Personal statement (500–750 words) covering: motivation, values (innovation, resilience, adaptability), leadership qualities, future career goals, and how Emory supports that vision