How to apply to the Administrative Fellowship

Learn more about the Atlantic Health Administrative Fellowship Program, including who qualifies, our timeline and how to apply.

Who qualifies

Atlantic Health seeks diverse candidates who have recently graduated or are planning to graduate from a master’s-level program that is CAHME-accredited in a relevant health care field. This includes one or more of the following fields of study or related degree programs:

Health Administration (MHA)
Public Health (MPH)
Health Services Administration (MHSA)
Business Administration (MBA) on a health care track

Candidates must be able to work independently and constructively as a team, show evidence of strong analytical and communication skills and have relevant health care-related work experience.

Fellowship timeline

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOWSHIP CLASS.

Typical application cycle

June – Application cycle opens
September 26th – Final application deadline
Early October – Virtual first-round interviews
Mid-October – On-site second-round interviews with leadership
November – Fellowship offers extended
June/July – Fellowship matriculation

How to apply

When we are accepting applications, applicants can choose one of two methods below. Applicants are encouraged to apply early because application reviews and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Option 1: NAFCAS website

Applications can be submitted online through the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS).

Learn more >

Your submission should include:

Resume
Personal statement – Reasons for pursuing a career in health care and why you want to work at Atlantic Health (500 word maximum)
Essay question – Outline career objectives and how the Administrative Fellowship can help you accomplish your goals (500 word maximum)
Three letters of recommendation – At least one academic and one professional are required; the third can be either academic or professional.
Official graduate transcripts

Option 2: Email your application

Applications can be consolidated into a single PDF and sent via email to the program. Email us >

Your emailed PDF should include:

Resume
Personal statement – Reasons for pursuing a career in health care and why you want to work at Atlantic Health (500 word maximum)
Essay question – Outline career objectives and how the Administrative Fellowship can help you accomplish your goals (500 word maximum)

Three letters of recommendation – At least one academic and one professional; the third can be either academic or professional.

Unofficial or official graduate transcripts – If submitting an unofficial transcript, an official transcript will be requested at the end of the recruiting process upon hire.