Leading within an integrated health care system
Fellows rotate through Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KFH) and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), with optional rotations with Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Offices or Enterprise Program Offices.
Rotation preceptors are the Senior Vice President & Area Manager (KFH) and the Chief Administrative Office (TPMG), which allows fellows to be exposed to the highest level of leadership in the organization. The fellowship is supported by regional directors that support the fellows throughout the entire program.
12-18
Month program
2
6-month rotations at different medical centers
1
Optional 6-month rotation at regional or program offices
3-5
Fellows typically accepted per year
$97k
Base salary
Northern California program details
| Feature | Northern California | Southern California |
|---|---|---|
| Program length | 12 –18 months | 24 months |
| Rotation structure | Two or three 6-month rotations | Three 8-month rotations |
| Work modality | Fellows are expected to work primarily on-site to maximize learning, relationship-building, and operational exposure. Remote or hybrid work opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. | Fellows are expected to work primarily on-site to maximize learning, relationship-building, and operational exposure. Remote or hybrid work opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. |
| Rotation placement | Fellows are matched to their first and second rotations, while the third rotation offers the opportunity to explore areas aligned with individual interests and career objectives. | Fellows are matched to their first rotation, while the second and third rotation offers the opportunity to explore areas aligned with individual interests and career objectives. |
| Benefits package | As a fellow, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including: • Vacation and sick leave accrual. • Full medical and dental benefits (dependents also eligible). • 401k and other retirement accounts. • Opportunities to attend internal and external educational conferences with $3,000 tuition reimbursement. | As a fellow, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including: • Vacation and sick leave accrual. • Full medical and dental benefits (dependents also eligible). • 401k and other retirement accounts. • Opportunities to attend internal and external educational conferences with $3,000 tuition reimbursement. |
| Compensation | Base pay: $97,000 Relocation bonus (amount may vary) | Base pay: $96,000 Relocation bonus (amount may vary) |
| Annual cohort size | 3–5 Fellows | 4–6 Fellows |
| Start date | Summer (June–July) | Summer (June–July) |
| Learn more about our Northern California program | Learn more about our Southern California program |
Fellowship projects
The Northern California Administrative Fellowship Program allows fellows to experience a balance of strategic and operational work, with an emphasis on health care operations. Projects are selected based on personal interest and medical center needs. The breadth and depth of projects allow fellows to gain widespread visibility into the organization while building meaningful connections.
- Conducted a strategic analysis of the Pain Program, highlighting program efficiency and potential focus areas.
- Managed Medical Center’s Flu/COVID Drive Thru operations.
- Served as co-manager for primary care department.
- Collaborated with the PI Consulting Team on a Value Stream focused on improving outcomes for patients with diabetes.
- Served as Team Lead for a Value Stream Rapid Improvement Event.
- Managed Quality Compliance work for a new Cardiac Robot.
- Implemented Advanced Care at Home providing care in lieu of hospitalization in the San Francisco area.
- Led hospital emergency response readiness workstreams ahead of the Super Bowl.
- Supported multiple Incident Command Center activations during high‑acuity events.
Optional third-rotation assignment examples
- Enterprise Strategy and Business Development, Kaiser Permanente Nevada.
- Risant Health.
- Regional Portfolio Management Office (RPMO).
- Delivery System Strategy.
- Enterprise Strategy and Business Development.
- Risant Health.
- Regional Portfolio Management Office (RPMO).
- Delivery System Strategy.
Post-Fellowship outcomes
We are proud of the wide breadth of roles our Kaiser Permanente Northern California Administrative Fellows have found themselves in throughout their careers. Our talented alumni can be found across the entire organization, in our medical centers, regional offices, and program offices. Former Fellows have transitioned into positions such as department manager, department director, senior consultant, project manager, and executive consultant.
Current Northern California Fellows
2025-2026 NCAL Fellow
Cornell University
Master of Healthcare Administration
2025-2026 NCAL Fellow
Cornell University
Master of Healthcare Administration
2025-2026 NCAL Fellow
University of Michigan
Master of Public Health
2025-2026 NCAL Fellow
Western Illinois University
Master of Public Health
Northern California leadership
Director of Strategic Initiatives, TPMG Consulting Services
Chief of Staff, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Northern California Office of the President
Executive Vice President of Performance, TPMG Northern California
Senior Vice President, Human Resources Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals in Northern California