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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest freestanding pediatric provider in the region with a 136-year legacy of excellence, Lurie Children’s is an academic pediatric healthcare leader committed to providing unsurpassed healthcare for children and educating future healthcare leaders. Our Administrative Fellowship Program fulfills that commitment by providing analytical, financial, and leadership experiences to diverse and emerging healthcare leaders in a dynamic environment to achieve a healthier future for the children we serve.
This is an 18 to 24-month Administrative Fellowship allows the fellow to gain exposure to all facets of the organization. Year 1 of the Fellowship is project based, ensuring that the fellow works closely with senior leadership on projects that address operational and strategic initiatives and support the mission of Lurie Children’s, while also allowing the fellow to tailor the experience to align with their personal interests. The fellow is invited to attend leadership and board meetings and is encouraged to enhance their experience by shadowing and seeking out other activities across the organization. Year 2 provides the fellow the opportunity to pursue an interim management role, stretch assignment, or department specific project support depending on the organizational need and fellow's interest. The fellow will be encouraged to start applying for full-time roles around 18 months and is expected to complete their fellowship at 24 months.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is a top-tier academic pediatric healthcare institution. As such, the Fellowship program allows for future healthcare leaders to develop their skillset in this unique and enriching environment, while highlighting the individual’s skillset and allowing unique opportunities for continued growth. The goal of the program is to prepare the Fellow for immediate success in their next role, and eventual success in healthcare leadership, while promoting a culture that embraces the Power of All values.
The objectives of the fellowship include:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. While all applications will be reviewed, it may be beneficial to apply earlier than the deadline.
There are two ways to apply to the Administrative Fellowship program at Lurie Children's:
It is the policy of the hospital to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment or potential employment with the hospital. The hospital prohibits discrimination and harassment against any individual and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, color, age, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or, any other protected basis under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Candidates must have an MHA, MPA, MPH or MBA with a concentration in healthcare or equivalent from an accredited graduate program, and complete the didactic portion of their program by the end of the 2021-22 academic year. Candidates in programs that require completion of a fellowship as a graduation requirement are also eligible to apply.
Candidates typically have limited work experience, ranging from summer internships to full-time work experience prior to graduate school.
The Administrative Intern will be responsible for completing a variety of hospital-wide projects that align with the mission and vision of the organization during this 10-12 week summer internship. The Intern will report to a senior level leader within the organization who will guide potential projects and foster an enriching educational experience, while also helping build core leadership competencies. The Administrative Intern will be asked to attend a variety of leadership meetings to gain a better understanding of the organization and will have opportunities to shadow within areas of their interest. The internship also serves as an opportunity for the Intern to identify and evaluate areas of interest within pediatric healthcare and academic medicine. At the end of the summer, the Administrative Intern provide a brief presentation to senior leaders to highlight their internship achievements.
Questions about this program can be directed to adminfellowship@luriechildrens.org
Erin Sam, MHA | UNT Health Science Center
Administrative Fellow
312.227.5588
adminfellowship@luriechildrens.org
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In the 2021-22 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Children’s Hospitals, Lurie Children’s continues to be the top hospital in Illinois, ranking in all 10 specialties.
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