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University of Utah Hospital Administrative Fellowship

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A modern healthcare facility with large windows and brick architecture. The building prominently features the words 'University Hospital' on its entrance.

University of Utah Hospital Administrative Fellowship

Apply for the Fellowship

2027-2028 Administrative Fellowship: U Health Systems

University of Utah Health previously offered two administrative fellowships (1) Hospitals and Clinics, and (1) Medical Group. In 2027, to better align with organizational goals and improve the fellowship experience for incoming fellows, University of Utah Health is offering a (2) one-year administrative fellowships, beginning June 2027. This fellowship is designed to cultivate leaders in the field of academic health care by fostering close working relationships between the fellow and senior executives while exposing them to a diverse array of operational activities.

The program’s preceptors include Dan Lundergan, System Chief Operating Officer of University of Utah Health; Gina Hawley, Associate System Chief Operating Officer of University of Utah Health; and Dayle Benson, Chief of Staff and Executive Director, UUMG. The fellow will also receive mentorship from other C-Suite and Executive level leaders within the U Health System. With the preceptor guidance, the administrative fellow will participate in a wide array of projects and rotations during their fellowship. The projects and rotations are at the fellow's preference and the preceptor’s discretion.

Areas of Opportunity 

The fellowship at the U of U Health is tailored to the interests of the candidate selected. Areas of opportunity for project work include, but are not limited to:

  • Operations
  • Finance
  • Strategic planning
  • New business development
  • Ambulatory services
  • Quality improvement
  • Academic and community physician management
  • Financial and performance analysis
  • Organizational development
  • Telehealth strategies
  • Health insurance operations
  • Employee relations

Application Process

Candidate Qualities

Candidates should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an accredited graduate degree in business, health care administration, or a related field (MHA/MBA/MHSA/MPH/MPA). Candidates should also exhibit the following qualities:

  • Ability to manage multiple successful projects and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess self-motivation, teamwork skills, and emotional intelligence
  • Interest in management and operations of academic medical centers

Required Application Materials

Applicants should prepare the following application materials. For full consideration, please upload a single PDF packet with the following materials to the online application portal through the University of Utah employment site:

  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation (at least one from your current or past employer)
  • Official graduate school transcript from an accredited program
  • Personal statement (one page limit)

In your personal statement, we would like you to address what impact you hope to make in the industry and why being an administrative fellow at U of U Health Hospitals and Clinics would help aid in your journey.

If you have any questions about the fellowship and/or the application process, please contact our current fellow, Marie Cone Le Beaumont, at administrative.fellowship@hsc.utah.edu.

Application Submission Dates

The application deadline is Sept 4, 2026.

Timeline

2026

Application Due Date: Sept 4, 2026
Phone Interviews: mid–September 2026
On-site Interviews: Sept 28–29, 2026

2027

June/July: Start of administrative fellowship

Selection Process

Informational Webinars

Current fellows Alex Stevens, MHA, and Quynh Ngo, MHA, will present on the fellowship offered by U of U Health, followed by a Q&A session.

  • Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 9–10 am MDT

Office Hours

Alex and Quynh are available to answer prospective applicants’ questions anytime. Please reach out via email.

Alex Stevens, MHA (Current Hospital and Clinics Fellow): alex.stevens@hsc.utah.edu
Quynh Ngo, MHA (Current Medical Group Administrative Fellow): quynh.ngo@hsc.utah.edu

Questions?

Please contact administrative.fellowship@hsc.utah.edu.

Program Benefits

The program provides the fellow an opportunity to complete project work and rotations throughout the year to enhance and develop communications, project management, organizational, and leadership skills.

Pay & Benefits

Administrative fellows receive a salary competitive with leading administrative fellowship programs across the nation along with a competitive benefits package. The administrative fellow also receives financial support to attend two conferences of their choice over the course of the fellowship year.

Selected Projects

Selected Projects Completed by Previous University of Utah Health Administrative Fellows

  • U of U Health Patient Flow Analysis and Implementation
  • U of U Health Operational Strategy Planning Taskforce
  • Operational Budget Oversight for U of U Health Executive Offices
  • Project Lead for Annual Be Well Utah Community Event
  • Physician Orientation and Leadership Development Institute Curriculum
  • Business Plan for Community Clinics Birthing Suite
  • Utah Medicaid Expansion Advocacy
  • Development of U of U Health Tele-Medicine Department
  • DNV GL Corrective Action Taskforce
  • U of U Health Price Transparency Analysis
  • Social Media Residency
  • Comprehensive Diabetes Market Analysis
  • Operational Plan for New Community Clinic Site
  • Financial Modeling for Expansion of Specialty Programs
  • Community Health Needs Assessment
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One of the most valuable experiences I gained during my fellowship was the opportunity to be mentored by U of U health executives who were actively engaged mentors over the course of the year. I was integrated into the senior leadership team and given opportunities to work on current projects valuable to the organization.
Janelle Robinson, MBA/MHA 2009–2010 Fellow

Current & Previous Fellows

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Current University of Utah Health Administrative Fellow

Alex Stevens, MHA

2026–2027 Hospitals and Clinics Fellow
Weber State University graduate 

Quynh Ngo, MS, MHA

2026–2027 Medical Group Fellow
Western Governors University

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