Administrative Fellowship Program

The FirstHealth Administrative Fellowship Program is a two-year experience comprised of a combination of project work, operations, and management experience. The Administrative Fellow will report directly to the CEO, have mentorship from an executive sponsor, and be supported by the leadership team throughout the system.

Welcome to FirstHealth

Thank you for your interest in the FirstHealth Administrative Fellowship. This unique program offers the opportunity to contribute to our strategic initiatives while developing leadership skills and gaining invaluable insights of health care management.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health system headquartered in Pinehurst. Its more than 6,000 employees serve 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. Licensed for four hospitals with 610 beds, the health system offers specialty and subspecialty care and technologies that are typically exclusive to academic institutions in larger metropolitan areas.

The system includes facilities for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, a palliative care program, home care, community outreach programs, behavioral health services, fitness facilities, primary and convenient care practices, a hospitality house, EMS and critical care transport services, a philanthropic foundation and a host of other services. FirstHealth demonstrates a commitment to treating the whole patient and improving the health of the communities it serves.

At FirstHealth, we take pride in fostering a vibrant employee culture that values collaboration, innovation and personal growth. We're not just a health system; we're a community that supports and empowers each other to deliver excellence in health care and fulfill our core purpose To Care for People.

By joining FirstHealth, you become an integral part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Sincerely,

Mickey W. Foster, MHA
Chief Executive Officer, FirstHealth of the Carolinas

The Fellowship Experience

The administrative fellowship at FirstHealth of the Carolinas will report to the CEO and work closely with senior leadership offering immersion into healthcare administration and operations. The fellowship program offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives while developing leadership skills and gaining invaluable insights of healthcare management.

The FirstHealth Administrative Fellowship Program is a two-year experience comprised of a combination of project work, operations, and management experience. The Administrative Fellow will be mentored by an executive sponsor and supported by the leadership team throughout the system. In addition to executive mentorship, the fellow will participate in leadership and administrative council meetings. The Fellow will be exposed to all aspects of healthcare operations including operations, clinical, physician practice, strategic growth, support services and finance. The second year is spent in an area of interest and the fellow will continued to be mentored by the executive team.

Program Eligibility

Required

Candidates must be in the process of completing or possess a master’s degrees in healthcare administration (M.P.H, M.H.A., M.H.S.A., etc.), Business Administration (M.B.A) or equivalent (M.P.A.), or have completed a graduate program within the past three years.

Preferred

  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including presentation skills.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Must work independently, take initiative to complete assigned projects with minimal direction, and be able to prioritize tasks within an assigned project.

Benefits

FirstHealth offers a competitive salary, benefits, and relocation expenses to those accepted to the fellowship program.

Application Requirements

Candidates must complete the online application and upload the following electronically as part of the application:

  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Essay Responses

  • Graduate letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional)

  • Graduate transcript(s) unofficial or official accepts

Selection Process

September 20, 2024
Application deadline

Mid-September
Virtual first round of interviews

October 2024
In person interviews with final candidates

Late-October
Final selection

July 2025
Fellowship start date

Administrative Fellowship Application

Thank you for your interest. The fellowship application is currently closed. We invite you to check back for updates regarding the opening of our next application cycle.

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