Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship
Become a future leader with Atrium Health, now part of Advocate Health
In 2022, Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health came together to do more, be better and go faster to help more people live well. Together, we can deliver the best healthcare outcomes and make care more accessible and affordable for all. Under one enterprise, Advocate Health, we aim to train the best healthcare leaders through the Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship.
The Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship is comprised of four market brands - Atrium Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health Care. It is a one-year, post-graduate, project-based program that selects fellows each year and is designed to provide the fellow with broad knowledge of healthcare operations and strategic planning. Under the guidance of their preceptor, fellows gain substantial experience and exposure to diverse divisions, departments, and cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
Specifically, fellows will each lead projects that advance Advocate Health’s commitment; is anchored in our strategic priorities and impacts the continuum of health and care. Ample opportunities will be available for fellows to lead and be active participants in other projects and initiatives as determined. In addition, fellows will be supported by a network of leaders and former fellows and encouraged to pursue their interests in operations, strategy, finance, quality, human resources, business development and/or other areas of health care.
Program History
Collectively, Advocate Health and its delivery care brands, Atrium Health, Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health Care, have participated in offering administrative fellowships for over 40 years. The Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship is focused on health system operations. Anchored with executive leadership and exposure to large-scale regional operations, the program provides a robust experience of challenging work in critical areas across Advocate Health that will support growth and development of the fellows as they begin a career in healthcare leadership and administration.
What are the benefits of the Fellowship Program?
The Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship Program is a structured framework that allows for flexibility based on a fellow’s interest. Key objectives are to match project-based work that advances our mission and vision with the fellow's interests to provide for a mutually beneficial relationship. These qualities include but are not limited to:
- Strong commitment from executive leadership and paired preceptor(s) assigned to each fellow
- Lead a large regional project that advances enterprise strategy and/or improves health system operations
- Availability of additional enterprise and local project opportunities to advance growth and development
- Provide experiential learning opportunities that will contribute to professional growth and organization performance
- Regular meetings with operational and clinical executive leadership
- Formal learning and development workshops and classes
- Attending executive leadership meetings
- Making formal presentations
- Networking with enterprise executives
- Attending external conferences
- Strong desire to retain former fellows for full-time employment post program
Networking
- Current and former fellows are invited to attend a variety of formal and informal networking activities throughout the year
- Often coordinated by current and past fellows, our events offer an opportunity to share career advice, build long-term relationships and discuss ideas to maximize the program experience
Salary
- Advocate Health fellows are paid an annual salary competitive with other administrative fellowship programs around the country. Fellows receive the full benefits package available to teammates as well as relocation assistance for those out of the area.
- To learn more about Advocate Health click here: https://www.advocatehealth.org/
Advocate Health Fellowship Locations
Administrative Fellows will be located in one of the following divisions of Advocate Health.
Illinois Division
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Chicagoland, IL
Wisconsin Division
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Greater Milwaukee, WI
North Carolina/Georgia Division
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Greater Charlotte, NC
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Macon, GA (Navicent)
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Winston-Salem, NC (Wake Forest Baptist)
Join one of our informational webinars
June
Tuesday, June 24
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ylMJA1lBSYWE7XUKIU5hCA
July
Thursday, July 10
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CST
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vdbm7KSJTZi4N6unq_5mpg
Wednesday, July 16
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DVjtuANKQ5Gd1COfrL7nzg
August
Thursday, August 7
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CST
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G5VesiARSMGpN2-u63GMLw
Tuesday, August 12
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UlwOJrVFQh2KvRwnbSx7LA
Application Requirements & Process
Requirements to Apply:
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Applicants must be a recent graduate within one year prior to the start of the fellowship (June 8, 2026)
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Eligible applicants are graduates from a Master’s-level program in healthcare administration, business administration with a healthcare management focus or public health from a nationally accredited program and institution of higher learning
Important Dates:
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Mid-July 2025: Application Go-Live – link forthcoming
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September 9, 2025: Application Deadline
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End of September 2025: Video Interviews
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Early October 2025: On-site/Final Interviews
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Early/Mid-October 2025: Offers Extended
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June 8, 2026: Program Start Date
Next Steps:
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To be considered, you must complete a candidate profile and upload the following documents into the career posting for each respective regional location you are interested in no later than September 9, 2025.
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Resume
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Personal Statement (1 page, single-spaced): Share professional goals and interests in pursuing the Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship Program. Include responses to the questions below.
- How do you see yourself contributing to advancing our enterprise mission to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing – for all?
- What are your career aspirations (1, 5, 10 years)?
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Letters of Recommendation: One (1) Professional and one (1) Academic
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Must be addressed to the Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee
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*If the individual(s) providing the recommendation(s) does not wish for the applicant to submit a letter on their behalf, they may send the letter separately by email with the subject line “Recommendation Letter_Applicant’s Full Name: xxx”
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Transcripts: Official undergraduate and unofficial graduate transcripts
Program Contact Information
Midwest Fellowship
Advocate Health Care (Illinois) & Aurora Health Care (Wisconsin)
Southeast Fellowship
Atrium Health (Greater Charlotte, NC) & Atrium Health Navicent (Macon, GA)
Southeast Fellowship
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist (Winston-Salem, NC)
Additional Fellowship Opportunities within the Advocate Health Network
To access the Advocate Health Fellowship Program’s website, click here.
To access the Atrium Health Fellowships Program’s website, click here.
Note: Current Atrium Health teammates should apply via CORE Connect.
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2025 – 2026 Atrium Health Administrative Fellows
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Administrative Fellows
Ellen Kasik, MHA
Master’s Program: Xavier University
Carter Nielson, MHA
Master’s Program: University of Minnesota
Atrium Health Greater Charlotte & Georgia Administrative Fellows
Diamond Anderson, MHA
Master’s Program: Virginia Commonwealth University
Brendan Birchenough, MHSA
Master’s Program: Xavier University
Shante Williams, MHSA
Master’s Program: University of Louisville
Tara Williams, MHA, MBA
Master's Program: Texas Women’s University
Hear what previous Fellows have to say:
Irene Bolis, MHA
Fellowship: 2021-2022
What she does now:
Manager, Business Operations, Facilities Management Group
Atrium Health
"My fellowship experience was an invaluable steppingstone in my career. It was an incredible opportunity to network and learn from numerous diverse teammates and leaders at an Enterprise level throughout Atrium Health. I am truly grateful for Atrium’s investment in the Fellowship Program and for the many mentors I gained along the way."
Violetta Saldanha, MHA
Fellowship: 2021-2022
What she does now:
Manager, Business Operations, CMC, Mercy, & SouthPark Emergency Departments
Atrium Health
"The Atrium Health Administrative Fellowship gave me numerous opportunities that led to the start of my career in healthcare. The mentorship I received from not only my preceptor, but from countless other leaders within the system is something I would not have had access to if it were not for this fellowship. The ability to shadow, tour, and meet teammates from all over the system helped me form many relationships which led to diverse project work not only in Charlotte, but on an enterprise level. I am so grateful for Atrium’s commitment to this program and for fostering such an inclusive culture where the learning opportunities are endless and invaluable."
Brian Middleton, MHA
Fellowship: 2003-2004
What he does now:
Vice President of Surgical Care Division
Administration - Operations
Advocate Health
"My administrative fellowship was an incredible opportunity to learn and network within the organization. The ability to learn in such a complex and diverse organization has been foundational in my growth and development. I have been truly blessed to have responsibility across multiple areas and learn from such wonderful teammates!"
Ben Tingey, MHA
Fellowship: 2013-2014
What he does now:
Manager of Innovation Engine
Atrium Health
"My Fellowship experience has proven invaluable to my career growth and development. It was the ideal blend of accelerated learning, project accountability, and relationship building. I’m very grateful for the investment Atrium Health has made in the Fellowship program."
Collin Lane, MHA
Fellowship: 2004-2005
What he does now:
Senior Vice President
Continuing Care Management & Facilities Management
"The Fellowship was instrumental in serving as a launch pad for my career, building networks and relationships with people I’ve continued to work with throughout my years here. It created an opportunity for project work that you typically wouldn’t have access to starting out in a new job, so I was able to hit the ground running."
Emma Hand, MHA
Fellowship: 2019-2020
What she does now:
Manager, Business Operations
Atrium Health
"Atrium Health’s commitment to education and advancing career opportunities, customization of the program to personal goals and interests, and provision of an environment that fosters intellectual growth and skill development made it an ideal fellowship experience for me. The administrative fellowship provided me with a unique opportunity to receive quality mentoring from administrative leaders, gain broad exposure to operations in clinical and administrative settings, complete challenging projects that benefit the organization, and ultimately build a solid foundation for my career."
Taylor Foster, MHA
Fellowship: 2019-2020
What she does now:
Director of Cardiovascular Programs
Atrium Health
"The Atrium Health Fellowship was absolutely pivotal to my career. Through the Fellowship, I worked with and learned from remarkable leaders, developed project management and leadership skills through hands-on work, and learned about Atrium Health – and the healthcare industry in general – through both an operational and strategic lens. The team embraced me as a fellow leader and provided me unique experiences and opportunities I would have not otherwise had this early in my career. The culture is incredibly conducive to personal and professional growth. I am extremely grateful for this program!"
