Description

The Samaritan Health Services Administrative Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for master's-prepared graduates to gain meaningful, hands-on experience across a diverse and integrated health system. Designed for early career healthcare leaders, the fellowship combines practical learning, executive exposure, and project-based work to build a strong foundation for a career in healthcare administration. Over the course of the year, fellows rotate through key areas of the organization, including Human Resources, Information Services, Finance, Quality, Administration, Samaritan Medical Group, Samaritan Health Plans, Strategy & Planning, and both acute care and critical access hospital operations. These experiences offer a broad understanding of how different parts of the health system work together to support patients, providers, and communities. Fellows work closely with executive leaders on strategic and operational initiatives that have a real impact across the organization. In addition to gaining firsthand experience within Samaritan's five hospitals, provider clinics, and health plan, fellows have opportunities for professional development, including attendance at the ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership. As a nonprofit health system serving more than 290,000 residents across the mid-Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast, Samaritan Health Services is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care for everyone in the communities we serve. The fellowship reflects that commitment by developing future healthcare leaders who are passionate about improving healthcare delivery and making a difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

Applicants must apply through the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS) and submit a complete application package that includes a cover letter, personal statement, resume, three graduate letters of recommendation, an official graduate school transcript, and either an official or unofficial undergraduate transcript. In addition, candidates must complete three 300-word essays available on the NAFCAS website. All required application materials must be submitted by September 10.