Eligibility
Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing Administration, or an equivalent degree program. Applicants must have earned their degree prior to the start of the program, with the exception of the programs that require a residency or fellowship. Prior work experience in healthcare, including internships, and demonstrations of leadership through community involvement or professional associations is preferred.
Applying
Please apply via the NAFCAS* portal at www.nafcas.liaisoncas.org with the following materials:
- Resume
- Personal Statement (not exceeding 750 words) containing a brief explanation of how your interest in healthcare management developed, what your career objectives are and how the fellowship will help you achieve them, and why, specifically, you are pursuing a fellowship at Meritus Health
- Official Graduate School Transcript (Visit the "Academic History" quadrant to submit colleges attended and to download the Transcript Request Form for your registrar's office. Transcripts should be sent directly from your registrar's office to NAFCAS)
- Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript in PDF format e-mailed to admin.fellowship@meritushealth.com
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: (1) ACADEMIC, (1) PROFESSIONAL, and (1) OTHER (academic, professional, or letter from your program director)
Important Dates:
Administrative Fellowship Webinar - September 20, 2023 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. EST
Application Deadline - September 29, 2023 (11:59 p.m. EST)
Phone Interviews with applicants (Round 1) - Week of October 2, 2023
Onsite Interviews with applicants (Round 2) - Week of October 9, 2023
Offers Extended - October 28, 2023
Approximate Program Start Date - July 1, 2024
Interested applicants should apply directly through the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service. For any additional questions or to speak with our current fellow, feel free to reach out to us at adminfellow@meritushealth.com.