Wellstar Administrative Fellowship
A one-year post-graduate program designed to develop future healthcare leaders through high-impact projects, guided by dedicated mentorship and structured across four tracks to provide a tailored and meaningful experience.
About the Fellowship
The Wellstar Administrative Fellowship is a 12-month, project-based program designed to develop emerging leaders in healthcare administration through meaningful, hands-on experience and executive engagement. As one of the largest and most integrated health systems in Georgia, Wellstar offers fellows the opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives that advance patient care, operational excellence, and system-wide strategy. Fellows are immersed in a dynamic learning environment, working alongside senior leaders on complex challenges across clinical and administrative settings. Through a combination of project work, mentorship, and exposure to executive decision-making, fellows gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare delivery – from hospital and ambulatory operations to corporate strategy and service line management.Program Structure
A defining feature of the program is its cohort-based model, offering four distinct tracks that provide a tailored and focused experience.- Corporate: The Corporate track offers exposure to system-level strategy and enterprise operations. Fellows work closely with executive leadership on high-impact initiatives across areas such as strategy, human resources, marketing, compliance, and organizational development. This track provides direct access to senior leaders and insight into decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.
- Hospital Operations: The Hospital Operations track provides an immersive experience within a Wellstar hospital, offering firsthand exposure to day-to-day operations and leadership. Fellows partner with hospital executives and frontline teams to support strategic, operational, and performance improvement initiatives across areas such as nursing, finance, quality, and patient experience.
- Service Line: The Service Line track offers a system-wide perspective on clinical service delivery. Fellows collaborate with physician and administrative leaders to support initiatives that span inpatient and ambulatory settings. This track provides the opportunity to engage in a variety of projects while developing focused expertise within specific service lines.
- Medical Group: The Medical Group track focuses on ambulatory care within Wellstar’s integrated network of physician practices. Fellows work alongside senior leaders on initiatives related to operations, strategy, growth, and performance improvement, while gaining insight into the complexities of managing a large, multispecialty medical group.
Compensation & Benefits
Administrative Fellows receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Fellows also have access to a variety of wellness and employee support resources. Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility and will be outlined at the time of offer.Learn More
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Meet our Fellows
Click here to learn more about current and previous fellows.Eligibility & Qualifications
Candidates must have a Master of Health Administration or Master of Science in Health Administration. Candidates with a master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) are preferred; applications from non-CAHME programs are accepted for review.
Required skills for this position are:
- A passion to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
- The ability to demonstrate humility, courage, and respect.
- The willingness to create a unique fellowship experience.
Application Process
Step One:
Complete the application and upload your resume by August 18, 2026.Step Two:
After review, eligible candidates will be asked to submit a personal statement and short response by September 1, 2026.- Personal Statement: In one page or less, please provide a summary of your leadership values and inspiration to pursue a healthcare administrative fellowship.
- Short Response: In 300 words or less, please respond to the following question: Which of Wellstar's three values: to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice, do you identify the most with and why?
First Round Interviews:
After a review of all complete applications, applicants who have been chosen for a first-round interview will be notified. These interviews will take place in the first half of September.Final Round Interviews:
Applicants selected for a final round interview will be invited to Atlanta for a two-day onsite interview. Candidates selected for the fellowship are usually notified by mid-October. To learn more about the program and attend an upcoming webinar, register here.If you have any questions, please email [email protected]