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ECU Health Medical Center offers an intensive, 24-month administrative fellowship program that provides post-graduate candidates the opportunity to gain training and management experience in a large and diverse health care system.
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GO TO SITEECU Health Medical Center offers an intensive, 24-month administrative fellowship program that provides post-graduate candidates the opportunity to gain training and management experience in a large and diverse health care system.
The ECU Health Administrative Fellowship is a leadership development experience designed to attract and retain emerging talent in the field of health care administration. The Fellowship will provide comprehensive exposure to develop and strengthen understanding and skills by having the opportunity to:
The Fellowship offers a rotational and project-based experience for aspiring health care executives to gain experience and knowledge in many different areas of the health system and health care management. The first year of the Fellowship will be focused on the core rotations and orienting the Fellow to the organization and system. Year two will involve additional projects, elective rotations and the completion of a Fellowship portfolio and presentation.
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Organizational leadership will serve as the preceptors for the program and help the fellows reach program and personal goals by providing guidance and feedback on opportunities and progress. These leaders will serve as teachers, supervisors, supporters, coaches and advisors. Working together, the following individuals contribute to a successful fellowship experience:
To view a more detailed list of ECU Health’s leaders, please visit our organizational leadership site here.
Diverse candidates are sought for ECU Health Medical Center's Administrative Fellowship Program. Current and previous fellows have hailed from across the United States and have completed their academic training at a wide variety of institutions.
Qualified applicants must be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited advanced degree program in health care administration, health policy, business administration or other as deemed appropriate. This position is designed to serve as an extension of an academic experience to meet requirements for degree completion or for additional exposure to health care management.
A message from our Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Officer: “At ECU Health, we are committed to enabling a culture where inclusion, equity, diversity and belonging are intentionally embedded in everything we do to serve all. This is present in our patient care, education/research, community engagement and workforce. It takes all of us to effectively pursue ECU Health’s vision to become a rural model for rural health and wellness.”
Applicants are required to submit the following:
Applications must be received by September 30, 2022.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Interested applicants may apply online or send the required documents above to [email protected]
Questions or concerns should be directed to: [email protected]
Important Dates
August 2022 - Application period opens
August and September 2022 - Informational webinars (Register here)
Late September - Applications due
Early-Mid October 2022 - Phone and video interviews with top qualified candidates
Late October 2022- In-person interviews with final candidates
November 2022 - Selection and notification
ECU Health Medical Center fellows will receive a compensation package that is competitive with other fellowship programs. Fellows will receive the same benefits as other ECU Health Medical Center team members, including
To access more information about the benefits, click on the link to access the All-In-Website.
Gabriella obtained her Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management from East Carolina University. While at ECU, her passion for health care management flourished through her research on social determinants of health, health equity and access to care. As an Administrative Fellow and eastern North Carolina native, she is honored to be part of ECU Health’s mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. Outside of work, Gabriella enjoys spending time with her husband, AJ and their dog, Olive at their home in Greenville.
Kyanh is a graduate of University of North Carolina Charlotte and obtained his Bachelors in Health Systems Management and two minors in Communications and Public Health. He also earned his Master of Health Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at UNCC. Kyanh has a strong passion for developing improvement strategies in health care and working in a robust system that strives to provide equitable care for all types of individuals and communities across eastern North Carolina. Kyanh enjoys traveling, eating, swimming and hiking outside of work.
Sawyer is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s MHA program and began an Administrative Fellowship with ECU Health in 2021. During his fellowship he has been able to focus on understanding the challenges that rural community hospitals face, lead process improvement projects and be involved in work across ECU Health’s community hospital system. Sawyer currently lives in Rocky Mount and enjoys spending time kayaking and fishing in eastern North Carolina.
“The Administrative Fellowship at ECU Health was a great learning experience for me as an early careerist. Coming in fresh from my MHA program I found the rotations to be really valuable. The rotations provided me with the chance to not only see what I learned in the classroom in action but also to get to know some of the ins and outs of the organization. Coming into the fellowship program I was unsure exactly where I wanted to land in the health care space. However, the program forces you out of your comfort zone into spaces you may have never thought of. I believe that because of this and the program’s emphasis on networking, I was able to find my niche within the organization.” - Koai Martin
“The ECU Health Administrative Fellowship program was a fantastic learning experience for me. Through this program I was able to gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge to be of value in a complex academic health system. The balance of support and autonomy helped push me out of my comfort zone while supplying me with the resources to succeed. The relationships I developed through this program have shaped the professional I am today and who I hope to become. I feel very fortunate to have started my career here at ECU Health.” - Mathew Johanson
“The Administrative Fellowship program was an incredible opportunity that provided a hands-on experience across our large, complex delivery system. The exposure to senior leadership was incomparable and the chance to work in various areas afforded me the opportunity to explore different career pathways. The two years I spent as a fellow gave me a strong foundation and helped jump start my career in health care strategy.” - Rachel Roeth
“The Administrative Fellowship Program was an incredible experience. I had access to all the people, places and programs that a large academic health system offers and I was able to learn from incredible leaders from across the organization. The fellowship was a perfect segue from the classroom to an applied professional setting.” - Jordan Berry
A: On average, two to three individuals are chosen for the fellowship program.
A: The fellowship program is a rotation-based program. However, fellows will complete projects throughout their rotations to support the mission of ECU Health, address strategic and/or operational areas of concerns, and gain practical experience. There should be a balance between preceptor-assigned and fellow-selected projects.
A: Fellows are paired with preceptors prior to the fellowship beginning. Fellows are placed with SVPs where there is a need. Fellows have the opportunity to work in other divisions throughout the hospital during the program.
A: Past experience is not a requirement, but we prefer for candidates to have past internships and work experience. We seek diverse candidates with diverse backgrounds.
A: Employment is not guaranteed post-fellowship, but many past residents/fellows have been successful in obtaining permanent roles within ECU Health Medical Center or ECU Health. Former fellows currently hold roles such as Administrator, Program/Project Manager, Manager, Consultant, Senior Manager, and Director.
A: Yes.
A: ECU Health is unable to sponsor work visas for the Administrative Fellowship Program at this time.
A: Fellows must start between June and July of the following year after acceptance. Graduation from the program is usually two years after the start date but can vary.
A: Administrative Fellowship candidates must have graduated within five year(s) of the program’s start date.