Boston Medical Center's Administrative Fellowship is a highly selective, one-year post-graduate training program that will broaden the candidate's healthcare administration knowledge and enhance their hands-on skills with the aim that they can build a successful career as a healthcare administrator.

The fellowship is semi-structured and preceptor-driven. Each fellow will have an opportunity to rotate through clinical and functional areas of the hospital, shadowing staff members to gain a direct view into their day-to-day operations. Areas include, but are not limited to, operations, human resources, finance, and quality. Senior leaders at Boston Medical Center will provide formal mentorship.

Who can apply?

This fellowship is open to candidates who are within one year of their post-graduate education. We are committed to advancing diversity in healthcare leadership, so candidates who are underrepresented in medicine are encouraged to apply.

Why become a fellow at Boston Medical Center?

Boston Medical Center is a large nonprofit, academic medical institution and safety-net hospital that was listed as one of America's Best-in-State employers by Forbes and in the top 150 places to work in healthcare by Becker's Healthcare.

BMC is dedicated to caring for some of the most underserved communities in the Boston area, and nearly 30% of its patients use a primary language other than English. It was named in the top five most racially inclusive and most socially responsible hospitals in the country. Approximately half of our staff identifies as a person of color, including more than 33% of manager positions and above.

BMC is a founding partner of the Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS), which provides world-class care to all, with an emphasis on health equity, clinical and research excellence, and the treatment of complex conditions through a value-based, coordinated continuum of care. BMCHS includes BMC and five other major entities serving patients and health plan members in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 

How to apply

Application timeline

  • Applications open: June 2023
  • Application close: October 2023
  • Interviews: October 2023–November 2023
  • Decision: November 2023
  • Fellowship start: June 2024

Application materials

  • Each applicant must submit:
    • Résumé
    • Personal statement that includes (1) your motivations for working in healthcare administration, (2) why you are interested in the BMCHS Administrative Fellowship, and (3) your fellowship and career objectives. (500 words max)
    • Short-answer responses to the following questions:
      • What are some of the driving factors that lead to health inequities? (250 words max)
      • What actions should healthcare intuitions take to provide care that is equitable and culturally responsive? (250 words max)
    • 3 letters of recommendation
    • Official graduate school transcripts

We are now accepting applications! All applications must be submitted through the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS) portal. Click here to go directly to our program profile to submit your application. 

Compensation and benefits

Administrative Fellows will receive an annual stipend/salary and BMC's benefits package. 

Program Preceptors

Ellen Ginman - 2024 Administrative Fellowship Preceptor 

Ellen Ginman, 2024 Administrative Fellowship PreceptorEllen Ginman is the Vice President, Population Health at Boston Medical Center Health System.  In this role, Ellen partners with leaders across the payor and provider landscape to drive clinical and financial outcomes in value-based contracts.  At Boston Medical Center, a 514 bed academic medical center and the largest safety net hospital in New England, Ellen oversees the newly created Value-Based Care function designed to transform our clinical model for success in government and commercial value-based arrangements. With Wellsense Health Plan, a ~750k member health plan, Ellen oversees the performance of the Medicaid ACO program that covers ~650k members across 8 different ACOs across Massachusetts. Prior to her current role, Ellen held a number of other strategic and operational roles within Boston Medical Center.  Ellen has a BA from Williams College and an MPH from Johns Hopkins University.  She lives in Boston with her husband and their 2 young girls.

An interview with a past administrative fellow

Kristin Kremer

Kristin Kremer, MPH, MA, joined Boston Medical Center back in 2011. After starting as an administrative fellow, Kremer grew her career with BMC, becoming first the Senior Manager of Patient Experience and advancing to become the Director of Ambulatory Experience. She sat down with organizers of the administrative fellowship to discuss her experience in the program and her career development at Boston Medical Center.

What did you like about your experience as an administrative fellow at BMC?

It provided great exposure to other parts of the organization, and I got to work on high priority projects for our executive leaders, such as VPs.

How do you feel the fellowship prepared you for your career in healthcare administration?

It provided great exposure to other parts of the organization, and I got to work on high priority projects for our executive leaders, such as VPs.

What do you like most about working at BMC?

I love our patients and our staff! Working at BMC means having the opportunity to be part of its mission to care for some of the most vulnerable and underserved people in the Boston area. About 70% of our patients identify as a person of color, and we're focused as an institution on advancing health equity.

Live Informational Sessions

We will be hosting live informational webinars for interested candidates to learn more about our 2024 Administrative Fellowship program. Below is a list of dates available to join a session:

Information provided at each session will be the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates must have graduated from a master’s program or completed their degree within one year before the starting the fellowship.  Accepted degree programs include: MBA, MHA, MSBA, MPH, MPA, MS

Are fellows offered permanent roles at BMC after completion of the program?  

Permanent employment is not guaranteed, but we strongly encourage fellows to apply to full-time positions at BMC after completing the fellowship. The aim of the program is to train and develop individuals to be prepared to undertake leadership roles within BMC. Fellows are encouraged to discuss their career path with their mentor and apply for open positions in the final months.

What is the structure of Boston Medical Center?

Boston Medical Center is a large nonprofit, academic medical institution and safety-net hospital is dedicated to caring for some of the most underserved communities in the Boston area. Nearly 30% of its patients use a primary language other than English, and it was named in the top five most racially inclusive and most socially responsible hospitals in the country. Approximately half of our staff identifies as a person of color, including more than 33% of manager positions and above. BMC was listed as one of America's Best-in-State employers by Forbes and in the top 150 places to work in healthcare by Becker's Healthcare. BMC is a founding partner of the Boston Medical Center Health System, which provides world-class care to all, with an emphasis on health equity, clinical and research excellence, and the treatment of complex conditions through a value based, coordinated continuum of care. BMC Health System includes BMC and five other major entities serving patients and health plan members in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

What is the salary and benefits of admin fellows? 

We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package.  Additionally, we support professional development opportunities during the fellowship year.  This can include attending conferences, continuing education, certification opportunities, etc.

Does BMC Admin Fellowship support foreign applicants?

Foreign applicants who meet the educational eligibility requirements are welcome to apply to the BMC Admin Fellowship under Optional Practical Training (OPT) status. We do not provide work visas for administrative fellows.

When and where will interviews occur?

We will begin conducting interviews in October 2023. Initial rounds will be done via Zoom and final round interviews will be on-site at Boston Medical Center. 

What are examples of the projects that fellows work on? 

Fellows work on wide range of projects across hospital and health system. A few examples of potential projects include:

  • identifying hospital growth opportunities (eg radiology, infusion, SNFs) 
  • responding to a state RFP to provide respite services 
  • designing a program to improve behavioral health quality measures ACOs,
  • implementing a new care management program focused on reducing unnecessary medical expense  
  • project management and implementation of new systems 
  • process improvement of operational workflows
  • interim management of units etc. 

What professional support and mentorship will be available for fellows?

Each fellow will be paired with a senior leader (VP or higher) who will serve as their preceptor. Fellows will meet with their preceptors to discuss their overall career goals and learning objectives for the fellowship. Additionally, the preceptor will meet regularly with fellows to discuss project progress, provide coaching and feedback, and answer questions about BMC and healthcare administration more broadly. Fellows will also have access to a variety of BMC trainings (e.g., on healthcare reform in Massachusetts, provider contracting, etc.)

When can I apply? 

Applications open on the NAFCAS portal on June 10th through October 31st.

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

Send an email to admin-fellowship@bmc.org requesting to meet with a fellow along with your questions.  We will coordinate internally to connect you with a current or previous fellow. 

How many fellows accepted each year?

For the 2024 program year, there are two open positions. 

Does BMC Admin Fellowship accept students from 3-year master’s programs? 

Yes. Interested candidates must have completed their program matriculation / didactic learnings in order to be considered.

Will BMC fellowship host informational webinars? 

Yes. Check our "Live Informational Sessions" section for scheduled dates and times.