About the Administrative Fellowship Program

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Administrative Fellowship Program offers graduates with master’s degrees in healthcare and/or business administration practical experience in the operations of a large, urban-based academic medical center. One fellow is selected each year to participate in this 12-month program. While the fellowship program is based at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the fellows will also have the opportunity to work on projects that affect the entire Jefferson Health System

As a vital part of Jefferson’s administrative team, the fellow works side by side with respected Jefferson executives and directors to develop management and leadership skills. In return, Jefferson draws on the unique talents and creative ideas of the fellow to help develop innovative approaches for delivering clinical care and services to patients.

Healthcare is facing changes and challenges. The growth of managed care, as well as constraints imposed by federal and state legislation, call for hospitals and other providers to rethink the way care is delivered.  The survival and success of academic health centers will demand exceptional leadership and management skills from their administrative teams. Through the Administrative Fellowship Program, Jefferson is preparing confident, flexible, dynamic leaders and critical thinkers who are not afraid to take chances.  The goal is to develop leaders who can work collaboratively to solve problems during this complex time.

Goals and Objectives of the Administrative Fellowship Program

The Administrative Fellowship Program is designed to provide a broad educational experience in health services management consistent with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s mission. The specific program objectives include:

• Providing a comprehensive view of healthcare administration and familiarizing participants with the internal and external factors that affect an administrator’s ability to successfully manage
• Developing and utilizing leadership and management skills
• Offering hands-on experience in hospital administration through active involvement in program development and day-to-day operating activities
• Enabling participants to explore various professional and management opportunities within the healthcare industry as an aid in making career choices.