2026-2028 Administrative Fellowship Program

The Administrative Fellow reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Memorial adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Administrative Fellow reports through and is supported by a structure of executive and medical leaders former administrative fellows and a dedicated team of fellowship program leadership. The 18-month program provides select aspiring healthcare leaders with an unparalleled experience at a premier health system. The Administrative Fellowship is designed to assist individuals in developing skills and attributes necessary for a senior level career in healthcare.

The Administrative Fellowship is a combination of institutionally structured and self-directed activities. The first 30-60 days are spent gaining an understanding of the organization through informational interviews strategic and operational exposure and professional development training. The rest of the first 12 months are spent leading projects at an operational and strategic level developing as a leader through robust curricular activities and gaining exposure to Northwestern Medicine leadership at a variety of levels. Projects are selected from current organizational priorities and combine the interests of each fellow while maintaining a balance across several categories such as clinical operations strategic planning and system function. The last 6 months are a transitional period dedicated to finding a full-time management role that suits both the fellows career goals and the organizations needs. The fellow is supported through this process by their assigned VP mentor and fellowship program leadership. 

Administrative Fellowship Alignment:

The Northwestern Medicine Adminstrative Fellowship will be separated into two distinct positions; each will deliver on the summary outlined above.

• Academic Medical Center (AMC) Fellow:

The AMC fellowship will provide the fellow with an experience primarily dedicated to exposure and development at Northwestern Medicines AMC located in downtown Chicago. Sponsorship and mentorship will come from AMC leadership who will partner with administrative fellowship program leadership to provide the AMC fellow with robust support. The AMC fellow will still get experience at the regional level both from senior leadership exposure and project involvement; however the majority of their experience will be focused on AMC activity.

• Health Network Fellow:

The Health Network fellowship will provide the fellow with an experience primarily dedicated to exposure and development at Northwestern Medicines 10 network hospitals located throughout the suburbs of Chicago. Sponsorship and mentorship will come from Health Network leadership who will partner with administrative fellowship program leadership to provide the Health Network fellow with robust support. The Health Network fellow will still get experience at the AMC both from senior leadership and project involvement; however the majority of their experience will be focused throughout the organizations network presence.

Administrative Fellowship Competencies:

The competencies of the Northwestern Medicine Harrison Administrative Fellowship align with the organizations value-based leadership model. As such the administrative fellow will be expected to graduate from the program with the following list of competencies:

• Adaptability
• Communication and Emotional Intelligence
• Identifying Problems and Solutions
• Project Management
• Leading Change and Influencing Others
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Financial Acumen

Responsibilities:

• Partner with program leadership to develop a balanced portfolio of projects that span a variety of categories.
• Attend and complete DMAIC training while leading a DMAIC project in parallel during the first 12 months.
•  Engage in defined leadership development activities
• Other duties as assigned
• Serve as resource for other members of senior management as appropriate

Application and Selection Timeline:

• Application Opens: Monday July 21 2025 
• Application Due Date: Friday September 5 2025 
• Applicants will receive a link to record an interview Due Tuesday September 8 2025 
• Second Round of Interviews: Monday September 15 2025 
• On-site Final Round Interview: Sunday September 21 2025 Monday September 22 2025 
• Fellowship Start Date: July 2026 

Qualifications :

Required

• Masters degree in either Healthcare Administration Business Administration or equivalent                                                      
• Excellent management and communication skills written and oral skills analytical skills.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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