About the role#
The Administrative Fellowship Program (AFP) at Stanford Health Care is a paid, one-year post-graduate experience designed to develop future healthcare leaders. This project-based fellowship provides exposure to healthcare leadership and allows for the application of graduate studies to practical hospital operations. Fellows receive mentorship from senior leaders and support in areas of expertise including clinical operations, finance, IT, human resources, and facilities redesign.
What you'll do#
- Participate in and lead the planning and execution of projects assigned by mentors and the executive team.
- Obtain, analyze, synthesize, and interpret industry, institutional, market utilization, and financial data.
- Perform independent analysis of operational, financial, and statistical information.
- Assist with the planning and facilitation of improvement projects and disseminate findings.
- Research, design, and produce projects involving senior management, physician leaders, and patients.
- Visit hospital departments and attend management meetings to understand strategy, workflow, and organizational relationships.
- Participate in rotations across various departments to assess governance, leadership, and operational effectiveness.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Hospital Administration, Health Services Administration, Business Administration, or Public Health.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Capability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
- No prior work experience is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: One-year fixed term, beginning in June 2027.
