The YNHHS Administrative Fellowship is a two-year program, which provides the fellow with a valuable, broad-based health system experience. During the fellowship, the fellow gains exposure to Yale New Haven Health’s overall corporate services as well as hospital and ambulatory operations.
The program begins in July with shadowing opportunities and hands-on project experience with system-level initiatives concentrated in year one and operational rotations in year two. Fellows will be exposed to high-level executive meetings and senior-level decision-making processes during each rotation.
YNHHS invests significantly in its fellows and is committed to furthering their leadership development. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Yale New Haven Health, fellows are offered high-level coaching and mentorship. With only two system fellows selected annually, fellows have substantial access to YNHHS’ most senior executives’ guidance, initiatives and resources. The YNHHS Administrative Fellowship is intended for post-graduates who have completed their graduate studies within the last 5 years (MHA, MHSA, MPH, MBA, MPA with health care management focus).
Projects
YNHHS fellows have the opportunity to manage numerous projects throughout their tenure. Project assignments are made at the system and delivery network level, where fellows can get involved in some of the highest-priority initiatives. Preceptors work with fellows to identify project opportunities that align with the fellows’ interests and career objectives.
Examples of former fellowship projects include:
Chaperone Policy Review/Implementation
Development of Ambulatory Optimization Dashboard
Development of Vascular Moderate Sedation Access Program
Development and implementation of an operational plan to execute clinical stewardship initiatives across the health system
Staffed creation of an internal board to enhance corporate governance.
Collaborate on transition and activation planning for the Adams Neurosciences Center
Additionally, fellows have the opportunity to participate in operational committees and other activities throughout Yale New Haven Health. These activities offer valuable experiences in the development of a healthcare executive. Some examples include:
Attending weekly meetings with CEO and direct reports
Attending senior management meetings
Attending the ACHE Administrative Fellow national conference
Mentorship
YNHHS invests significantly in its fellows and is committed to furthering fellows’ leadership development. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Yale New Haven Health, fellows are offered high-level coaching and mentorship.
Watch a special message from our preceptor, Christopher M. O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer & President, Yale New Haven Health.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the YNHHS administrative fellowship program has a proven record of academic and professional excellence and embodies the values of patient-centered care, respect, compassion, integrity and accountability.
YNHHS seeks diverse fellowship candidates who have completed degree requirements from one or more of these master-level accredited programs:
Health Administration (MHA or MHSA)
Public Health – Healthcare Management/Policy focus (MPH)
Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration (MPA) with a health care management focus
Or other health care management related master’s degree program with relevant experience
Applying to the YNHHS Fellowship
Interviews for the fellowship take place each year in the fall, and the two-year program begins in July. The application components include:
Cover letter
Resume
Personal statement
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts as well as official graduate transcripts.
Three (3) letters of recommendation (1) Academic, (1) professional, and (1) other (academic, professional, or letter from your program director).
Please check back with us in the summer for more information on the next cohort opportunity.
About Yale New Haven Health System
Background
As Connecticut’s leading healthcare system with over 29,000 employees and 8,300 medical staff, Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) is an exceptional setting for postgraduate training in healthcare administration.
Last year, YNHHS saw approximately 153,000 inpatient discharges, 3.6 million outpatient visits, and 625,000 medical group physician visits, which in total generated over $5.8 billion in revenue.
YNHHS was formed in 1996 and comprises an exceptional network of hospitals, ambulatory providers and physician organizations serving residents of Connecticut, eastern New York, southwestern Rhode Island and beyond. The system’s five hospitals – Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Westerly Hospital – coupled with Northeast Medical Group, enable delivery of comprehensive, cost-effective, advanced patient care characterized by safety, quality and exceptional patient experience.
YNHHS is the regional leader, offering a full range of healthcare services, from primary care to the most advanced treatments available anywhere in the world. Every day, we remain focused on enhancing the lives of the people we serve by providing access to high-value, patient-centered care in collaboration with those who share our values.
Living in Connecticut
Yale New Haven Health’s locations stretch across the Connecticut coastline, from Greenwich to Westerly, Rhode Island. Uniquely situated near both New York City and Boston, opportunities to meet a wide variety of interests are within reach. The local communities also offer residents and visitors a variety of restaurants, festivals, galleries and sporting events, along with outdoor and cultural activities.
Nearby airports include Tweed New Haven, Bradley International (Hartford), as well as JFK International and LaGuardia (New York City) and the Westchester County / White Plains Airport. The area is also easily accessible by both Amtrak and Metro-North rail service. For additional information, see www.visitconnecticut.com.
