Training Future Health Care Leaders
As a rapidly growing health care organization, Sanford Health is invested in the growth and development of our future leaders. Our leadership believes a high-quality fellowship can help transition young professionals from the world of academic learning to the realities of leading in a modern health care system.
The Sanford Health Administrative Fellowship Program offers a wide range of rotations, executive mentoring and meaningful project work so our fellows get the opportunity to make substantial contributions that cross organizational lines.
See more information on the Administrative Fellowship Program below. If you have questions or would like more information, please send your inquiry to adminfellowship@sanfordhealth.org.
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Fellowship Overview
The Administrative Fellowship Program is a 12-month rotation and project-based program. It combines structured rotations with the opportunity for fellows to play an active role in designing their fellowship experience. Structured rotations allow fellows to develop a well-rounded understanding of the inner workings of each department while networking with leaders across the organization. Fellows build on this foundation throughout the remainder of the program as they work with their executive mentor to identify project opportunities that benefit their professional development and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
In addition to project work, fellows will have the opportunity to rotate in elective areas of interest, including those unique to Sanford Health like Sanford Imagenetics, Sanford Profile and Sanford World Clinic. This structure allows fellows to explore a wide range of administrative areas while experiencing the mission-driven culture of Sanford Health’s leadership.
The Administrative Fellowship Program offers:
- Exposure to a large rural health system
- Executive mentoring
- Monthly cohort meeting and leadership development workshops with fellows at other Sanford Health sites
- Opportunity for fellows to customize their program by exploring specific areas of interest
- Opportunities to attend senior leadership and organizational meetings
- Professional development opportunities
- Funded trip to a national conference
- Competitive salary and benefits
Fellowship Qualifications
To join the Administrative Fellowship Program, applicants must have these qualifications:
- Must have received or have completed coursework and are on track to receive a master’s degree by spring 2021
- Must graduate within six months of the start of the fellowship
- Must have a master’s degree in a field related to health care (MHA, MHSA or MBA with health care emphasis) from a CAHME/AUPHA accredited program
- Involvement in a professional organization in health care or health care administration is preferred
- Health care experience is preferred
Sanford Health does not sponsor visas for the Administrative Fellowship Program.
Application Process
All applicants for a Sanford Health Administrative Fellowship must apply online at nafcas.liaisoncas.org and adhere to the guidelines in the NCAF Code of Good Practice. To apply:
- Candidate must ensure he or she is on track to receive a master’s degree in a field related to health care by spring 2021.
- Submit a completed application before the application deadline: October 2020.
- Candidates who make the first round interview process will complete a virtual interview via Skype with the program director and program coordinator.
- Candidates who make the second round interview process will be invited to interview on-site with the executive leadership team.
- Sanford Health will make formal offers: November 2020.
- If not all fellowship positions are filled during the first cycle, Sanford Health will use the second-round NAFCAS application cycle (November-January).
- Formal offers are contingent on the completion of a successful employment background check and health screening to be completed shortly before a fellow’s official start date.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit all of the following materials through nafcas.liaisoncas.org:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation: one academic, one professional and one other (academic, professional or letter from program director)
- Personal statement answering prompt provided in the documents section on your application
- Complete all application questions, including essay and other questions as indicated
Important Dates
- NAFCAS applications open: June 2020
- Application deadline: October 2020
- Virtual and on-site interviews: October-November 2020
- Official offers will be made no earlier than: November 2020
Current Fellows