Administrative Fellowship Recruitment Process

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How Do I Apply?

Applications open in June and will be open until mid September each cycle. Applications should be submitted by uploading the required documents through our career site or applying on NAFCAS.

Applications Due
Friday, September 19th, 2025 11:59 PST

First-Round Virtual Interviews
End of September

Final-Round Interviews

Early-October

Final Decision
Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Eligiblity Criteria

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and must be actively pursuing or recently graduated* with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one or more of the following fields of study or related degree programs: Hospital Administration, Health Services Administration, Business Administration, Public Health. (*Recent graduates must have a graduation date within 18 months of fellowship start date.)
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit the following documentation and adhere to the application deadline listed below. All attachments must be in Word or PDF format:

Current resume or Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement (1-2 pages) that outlines career objectives and interest in pursuring a fellowship position at Stanford Health Care
Three (3) letters of recommendation (faculty recommendation from current Master's program, professional recommendation)
Official transcript of graduate coursework to date (clear and legible attachment required)

Failure to provide the entire required applicant packet, may result in not being considered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Entwistle, President and CEO of Stanford Health Care, and Alpa Vyas, Senior Vice President, Chief Patient Experience and Operational Excellence Officer, are the executive sponsors of the administrative fellowship program. The fellowship programmatically sits under the Patient Experience department. In addition to both David and Alpa's oversight and guidance, the fellow receives mentorship from prior fellows and various project preceptors.

Yes, incoming fellows may use the Administrative Fellowship position as a residency requirement.

Yes, Administrative Fellows are considered full-time employees and are offered a competitive salary and employee benefits for the duration of their fellowship.

Between one and two fellows are selected each year.

There is no guarantee of a post-fellowship position; however, it is the hope and intention that Administrative Fellows will continue working for Stanford Health Care.

At this time, the Administrative Fellowship is the only formal program for recent master's graduates. We encourage interested students to search our job postings to see jobs that fit their qualifications and interests.

Stanford Health Care offers a number of clinical and administrative internships. Please visit the internships and fellowships page to learn more.