Empowering the next generation of health care leaders to improve the health of people we serve.
The CommonSpirit Health Fellowship is a national 18-month system-wide fellowship offered in our various operational divisions and functions across the organization.
Fellows complete several rotations over the course of a year and a half to gain exposure and develop valuable skill sets in their areas of concentration. The CommonSpirit Health Fellowship offers various tracks to train our future leaders in healthcare operations, mission, and information technology.
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Vision
CommonSpirit Health Administrative Fellowship will empower the next generation of astute and agile healthcare leaders who reflect our nation's diverse communities to improve the health of people we serve through creative healthcare system solutions.
Mission
The Administrative Fellowship at CommonSpirit Health is a leadership and professional development program for early careerist looking to develop a strong understanding of a rapidly evolving national healthcare system. The fellowship offers experiential learning by engaging future leaders through strategic and operational exposure, senior leadership meetings, and project management to help solve the diverse challenges facing our integrated system.
Program Goals
- Attract, grow and retain the most qualified future leaders for post-Fellowship transition within CommonSpirit Health
- Build a solid foundation for future leaders through hands-on learning experiences, exposure to clinical and non-clinical aspects and mentoring from experienced health care leaders
- Promote leadership diversity in perspectives, experiences, and thought, to reflect the communities we serve
Operations Track
Administrative Fellowship:
Available for recent MHA, MPH, MBA, or MSN graduates interested in pursuing a career in health care administration. Learn more about rotation structure, eligibility, locations, and information sessions below.
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Mission Track
Mission Integration Fellowship:
Available for recent M.Th, MDiv, or related graduates interested in pursuing a career in health care mission leadership. Learn more about rotation structure, eligibility, locations, and information sessions below.
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IT Track
IT Integration Fellowship:
Available for recent M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related graduates interested in pursuing a career in health care information systems leadership. Learn more about rotation structure, eligibility, locations, and information sessions below.
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FAQs
The CommonSpirit Health Administrative Fellowship is a national 18 month system-wide fellowship offered in our various departments and operational divisions. Our fellowship program operates in a cohort model, meaning that our fellows have the opportunity to develop meaningful connections and relationships with fellows and leaders from across the organization and across tracks. Each fellow will have the opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity, as identified by their fellowship track.
With an 18 month program each fellow will have ample time to explore the largest not-for-profit health system and become immersed in a variety of areas ranging from: hospital, ambulatory, and leadership functions including national discussions. This program also allows fellows to take on large, complex projects that might not be feasible with a shorter fellowship.
Goals:
- Attract, grow and retain the most qualified future leaders for post-fellowship transition within CommonSpirit Health
- Build a solid foundation for future leaders through hands-on learning experiences, exposure to clinical and non-clinical aspects and mentoring from experienced health care leaders
- Promote leadership diversity in perspectives, experiences, and thought to reflect the communities we serve
To hear what our fellows have to say, read through our fellowship features on our LinkedIn page
The CommonSpirit Health Administrative Fellowship is intended for early careerists, defined as those who have less than five years of experience in their current field. We accept applications from both internal and external candidates. This program is available for current CommonSpirit Health, Dignity Health, or CHI employees, so long as they meet the stated eligibility parameters for the respective track. The CommonSpirit Health Fellowships are full time positions that will require a current employee to leave their current position in order to pursue the fellowship opportunity.
Eligible applicants must have completed, or will have completed upon conclusion of fellowship, an applicable degree from an accredited graduate program. Applicants must have successfully completed all on-campus, didactic requirements of their academic program and will graduate upon completion of Fellowship. We will consider applications within two years of completing a graduate degree program.
CommonSpirit Health cannot sponsor international visas.
Traditionally, we welcome candidates to the final round of in-person interviews. Expenses will be compensated by CommonSpirit Health. Further information will be provided throughout the interview process.
If you would like to talk with a current fellow, please email us at administrativefellowship@commonspirit.org and indicate which track and or division you are most interested in.
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