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The Kaiser Permanente Administrative Fellowship Program seeks talented masters-trained individuals who are passionate about health care operations and want to develop their management skills and leadership potential in a dynamic and unique environment.

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About the Kaiser Permanente Administrative Fellowship
The Administrative Fellowship Program is designed to:

  • Identify and foster promising candidates for management and future leadership positions within Kaiser Permanente.
  • Provide Administrative Fellows with an educational, interactive, and enriching experience that will contribute to their professional development, as well as to their understanding of Kaiser Permanente.
  • Create opportunities for Administrative Fellows to enhance skills in project development, strategic implementation, and operations management.

The Administrative Fellowship Program allows for learning opportunities through its rotation structure at both the professional and personal level.
Most fellows will experience a balance of project and operational work, with an emphasis on health care operations. Learning opportunities include:

  • Hospital and Outpatient Operations
  • Strategic and Market Planning
  • Facility Planning
  • Financial and Analytical Performance
  • Project Management

Accepted Degrees
The Administrative Fellowship Program accepts all master’s level academic backgrounds in health care administration, typically MHA, MPH, or MBA. The Southern California region also actively seeks MSN degrees.

Degree Conferral
All graduate degrees conferred between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, are eligible to apply for Kaiser Permanente’s Administrative Fellowship Programs. Degrees from accredited programs are preferred. Check with your graduate school’s registrar if you are unsure about your degree conferral date.

Prior Work Experience
Prior work experience is not a requirement. Past fellows’ work experience ranges from summer residencies to several years in the workforce. The Southern California region also actively recruits candidates with experience in the United States military.

Duration
The structure of the Administrative Fellowship Program is rotational and operationally focused, with each rotation ranging from 6 to 8 months. The entire program lasts 12 to 24 months, depending on the region. Fellows begin their first rotation in the summer between June and August.

Structure
During the medical center rotations, fellows interact with Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals/Health Plan leaders, managers, and staff. In most cases, fellows are accountable to either Medical Group administrators or Kaiser Foundation Hospitals/Health Plan administrators.

Northern California
Northern California offers a 12-month fellowship focused on health care operations with two 6-month rotations at a medical center. There is an option for an additional corporate rotation with the Regional or Program offices at the end of the 12-month period. Northern California typically accepts 3-5 fellows per year.

Southern California
Southern California offers a 24-month fellowship that includes three 8-month rotations: two at a medical center (choice of inpatient or outpatient setting) and one at the Regional or Program Offices. Fellows are placed in their first rotation by the organization, but fellows will then choose their location for the second and third rotations. Southern California also actively seeks candidates with a military or nursing background.

Northwest
Northwest offers a 12-month fellowship that includes a 6-month rotation at the Regional Offices and a 6-month rotation in hospital operations at the Westside Medical Center or Sunnyside Medical Center. Northwest typically accepts 1 fellow per year. Applications for the Northwest Fellowship are not available through this website. Please contact the Northwest region directly at nw.kp-fellowship@kp.org for more information about how to apply.

Mentorship
Administrative Fellows receive formal mentoring from senior executives and informal mentorship through project and operational work. These relationships form a strong professional network. All incoming fellows also benefit from an outstanding network of Administrative Fellowship alumni who provide excellent support, insight, and guidance.

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

Program Overview

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