The Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) Inclusive Management Administrative Fellowship is a highly selective, one-year postgraduate training program that broadens the candidate’s healthcare administration knowledge and enhances their hands-on skills, with the aim of assisting them in building a successful career as a healthcare administrator.
The fellowship is semi-structured and preceptor-driven. Each fellow will have an opportunity to rotate through clinical and functional areas of the hospital, shadowing staff members to gain a direct view into their day-to-day operations. Areas include, but are not limited to, operations, human resources, finance, and quality. Senior leaders at Boston Medical Center provide formal mentorship.
Why Become a Fellow at Boston Medical Center?
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a large nonprofit academic medical institution and safety-net hospital that was listed as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes and in the top 150 places to work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. In 2023, BMCHS was named #1 in the nation for racial and general inclusivity.
BMC is a founding partner of the Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS), which provides world-class care to all, with an emphasis on health equity, clinical and research excellence, and the treatment of complex conditions through a value-based, coordinated continuum of care. BMCHS includes BMC and five other major entities serving patients and health plan members in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Example Projects
Fellows work on a wide range of projects across hospital and health system. A few examples of potential projects include:
- Identifying hospital growth opportunities (e.g. radiology, infusion, SNFs)
- Responding to a state RFP to provide respite services
- Designing a program to improve behavioral health quality measures (ACOs, e.g.)
- Implementing a new care management program focused on reducing unnecessary medical expense
- Project management and implementation of new systems
- Process improvement of operational workflows
- Interim management of units
Professional Support and Mentorship
Each fellow will be paired with a senior leader (VP or higher) who will serve as their mentor throughout the program. Fellows will meet with their mentors to discuss their overall career goals and learning objectives for the fellowship. Additionally, the mentor will meet regularly with fellows to discuss project progress, provide coaching and feedback, and answer questions about BMC and healthcare administration more broadly.
Beyond the Fellowship
Permanent employment is not guaranteed after completion of the fellowship, but we strongly encourage fellows to apply to full-time positions at BMC. The aim of the program is to train and develop individuals to be prepared to undertake leadership roles within BMC. Fellows are encouraged to discuss their career path with their mentor and apply for open positions in the final months.
Applying to the Fellowship
This fellowship is open to candidates who are within one year of the completion of their postgraduate education. Accepted degree programs include MBA, MHA, MSBA, MPH, MPA, and MS.
We are committed to advancing diversity in healthcare leadership, so candidates from groups who are underrepresented in medicine are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in other career opportunities at BMCHS, please visit jobs.bmc.org to view our current openings.
Administrative fellows will receive a competitive annual stipend/salary and BMC’s full benefits package.
Additionally, we support professional development opportunities during the fellowship year. This can include attending conferences, continuing education, certification opportunities, etc.
- Applications open: June 2024
- Applications close: September 2024
- Interviews: October 2024
- Decision: November 2024
- Fellowship starts: June 2025
Each applicant must submit:
- Resume
- Personal statement that includes (1) your motivations for working in healthcare administration, (2) why you are interested in the BMCHS administrative fellowship, and (3) your fellowship and career objectives. (500 words max)
- Short-answer responses to the following questions:
- What does health equity mean to you, and why is improving health equity important to you personally? Think about ways you may have experienced or witnessed this in your own life. (250 words max)
- Choose one health equity intervention that is currently being implemented (by a hospital, government entity, or other institution or individual). Why does this intervention resonate with you? How could you improve or build upon this intervention? (250 words max)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official graduate school transcripts
All applications must be submitted through the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS) portal.
We will be hosting live informational webinars for interested candidates to learn more about our administrative fellowship program.
Check back for our new webinar dates and registration information.
Initial rounds will be done via Zoom and final round interviews will be onsite at Boston Medical Center.
Current Fellows (2024–2025)
Khadija Moody, MHA
Khadija.Moody@bmc.org | LinkedIn
Deevena Annavarjula, MHA
Deevena.Annavarjula@bmc.org | LinkedIn
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Interested candidates must have completed their program matriculation / didactic learnings in order to be considered.
Yes. Foreign applicants who meet the educational eligibility requirements are welcome to apply to the BMCHS admin fellowship under optional practical training (OPT) status.
We do not provide work visas for administrative fellows.
Send us an email at Admin-Fellowship@bmc.org and our program staff will work with you.
For the 2025 program year, there are two open positions.
Send an email to Admin-Fellowship@bmc.org to request to meet with a fellow, along with your questions.
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