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Am I eligible?

All graduate degrees conferred between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, are eligible to apply for Kaiser Permanente’s 2025-2026 Northern California and 2025-2027 Southern California Administrative Fellowship cohorts. Degrees from accredited programs are preferred. Check with your graduate school’s registrar if you are unsure about your degree conferral date. There are no exceptions to our degree conferral requirements.

Review eligibility criteria here.

When can I apply?

The application opens Monday, July 10, 2024, at 8 a.m. PT and closes Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 5 p.m. PT.

Do you accept nurses?

Yes. The Southern California region actively recruits nurses interested in health care administration with MSN degrees. Individuals with one or more of these degrees conferred between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, are eligible to apply.

Do you accept Veterans?

Yes. The Southern California region actively recruits candidates with experience in the United States military with a relevant graduate degree that meets the conferral date requirements.

Can the Administrative Fellowship Program be used as a residency placement in order to complete my master’s degree?

No. The fellowship is a post-graduate position, and prospective fellows must have completed the requirements for their degree before beginning their first rotation.

I am interested in applying to more than one region. What is the process for this?

To apply to both Northern California and Southern California, be sure to select both regions on the application. You are only required to submit a single application, even if you are applying to both regions. You will be required to rank your preference of region on the application. The regions will use this information if you advance to the final round. Final round interviews are granted to only one region.

I am interested in applying to the Northwest's program, how can I apply?

The Northwest region uses a different process and application system than Northern California and Southern California. Applicants are not able to apply to the Northwest’s program through this website. Please contact the Northwest region directly at nw.kp-fellowship@kp.org for more information about how to apply.

Does the Administrative Fellowship Program sponsor work visas?

No. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. Applicants to the program must be either a citizen of the United States or be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Is it necessary to have prior Kaiser Permanente work experience?

No. We welcome all applicants regardless of prior work experience with Kaiser Permanente.

Do you have internship opportunities?

If you are interested in a Kaiser Permanente internship, please visit the Internship Opportunities webpage.

How many fellows do you accept each year?

The Northern California region typically accepts 3-5 fellows each year. The Southern California region typically accepts 3-6 fellows each year. The Northwest region typically accepts 1-2 fellows each year.

How flexible is the Administrative Fellowship Program's timeline?

The start date of the fellowship is typically July, with potential for an earlier start date in June. All fellows must begin by August 1. Subsequent rotations are flexible and the transition between rotations may vary depending on a fellow’s work assignments. Please note that all Southern California fellows must start in July.

What materials are required in the application?

There are six components to the application:

  1. Online application
  2. Resume
  3. Personal statement
  4. Essay
  5. Two letters of recommendation (one professional and one academic)
  6. Unofficial transcript

In the online application, you will submit all materials (items 2-6) in the listed order as one PDF document. The prompts for the personal statement and essay will be available when the application opens.

When can I expect to hear about advancements in the application process?

Applications are due by Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 5 p.m. PT. A final decision will be made by late October.

Kaiser Permanente is an integrated health care system. Are there opportunities within the medical group as well as the hospitals and the health plan?

Yes, fellows have the opportunity to rotate within all three entities.

What kind of mentoring and professional support is provided for fellows?

Fellows receive support from the executive sponsors, the program director, facility preceptors, and fellow alumni, who provide guidance and career advice throughout the program.

What is the salary for a fellow?

Compensation
As a fellow, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Fellows will accrue both vacation and sick leave. In addition, your dependents are eligible for full medical and dental benefits. Opportunities to attend internal and external educational conferences are available to current fellows.

Starting Salary
Northern California: $96,000
Southern California: $90,000

What benefits are included?

Fellows receive paid holidays and accrue both vacation and sick leave. Fellows and their dependents are eligible for full medical and dental benefits. Opportunities to attend internal and external educational conferences are available to current fellows.

Upon completion, will the fellowship lead to a position within Kaiser Permanente?

Although it is the hope and intent that fellows will continue to work for Kaiser Permanente, there is no formal obligation to either party to offer or accept a position post-fellowship.

What types of positions do fellows typically transition into post-fellowship?

Former fellows can be found in positions throughout the entire organization, at the medical center, regional office, and national office. Here are a few examples of recent positions held by previous fellows:

  • Department Administrator/Department Manager
  • Senior Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Executive Consultant

How can I get in contact with a current or previous fellow?

Send your contact information to the appropriate email address below for the region you are interested in.

Northern California: ncal.kp-fellowship@kp.org
Southern California: scal.kp-fellowship@kp.org
Northwest: nw.kp-fellowship@kp.org

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