The UVA Medical Center Administrative Fellowship Program provides individuals with a post-graduate experience in an academic medical center to better prepare them as a healthcare leader. Fellows benefit from interaction with Medical Center senior leadership and are involved in a range of strategic, clinical and operational projects. They also receive first-hand experience of public policy on a local, regional and national level.<br><br>The fellowship is a two-year commitment. Fellows report directly to Abdi Somo, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer of UVA Health University Medical Center<br><br>Abdi Somo, MBA, CAO of UVA Health University Medical Center, serves as the fellowship preceptor. Abdi holds a Master of Business Administration and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. With over a decade of experience in academic medical centers, he brings deep clinical and operational expertise. He is passionate about mentoring future healthcare leaders and guiding fellows throughout their two-year development journey. The Fellow will benefit from ongoing collaboration with the entire senior leadership team and will be intimately involved in an extensive range of strategic clinical and operational projects. The term “structured flexibility” most accurately describes the design of the Fellowship. The content of the experience is tailored to best match the individual’s educational and organizational development needs. As such the following components and characteristics provide a basic framework for defining the Fellowship experience.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>​</p><p><b><span>What To Expect of Your Fellowship Experience:</span></b></p><ul><li>Rotations through all service lines, operational areas and corporate support services during the first year</li><li>Focused area of concentration in the second year</li><li>Exposure to the CEO, senior executive leadership, and Medical Center staff</li><li>Participation in a wide range of senior leadership meetings</li><li>Strategic and operational projects in several <span>corporate/centralized</span> departments (e.g. finance, clinical and general operations)</li><li>Participation in and completion of special projects/programs central to the Medical Center (e.g. Joint Commission preparation, budget development, clinical program analysis and legislative efforts)</li><li>Serve as the CEO’s liaison to patient relations</li><li>Exposure to and involvement in activities of the Health System Board</li><li>Development of essential skills for leadership (including analysis, project management, written and oral presentations, etc.)</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Who is a Candidate?</span></b></p><p>Candidates include U.S. citizens and permanent residents currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (MBA, MHA, MHSA, MPH, MPA etc.).</p><p></p><p><b><span>What Do I Need to Apply?</span></b></p><p>To apply for the Administrative Fellowship, please fill out an online application. The required supplemental application packet should be submitted via email as <b><u>one pdf document</u></b> no later than 11:59PM Eastern on <span>August 31, 2026</span> . Applications will not be considered past the deadline date.</p><p></p><p>Your One PDF Document for a complete application will consist of the following:</p><ul><li>Resume with undergraduate and graduate GPA listed</li><li>Statement of interest (1-2 pages) that outlines:<ul><li>Why you want to be an Administrative Fellow at UVA</li><li>How UVA’s fellowship will develop you personally and professionally to pursue your short- and long-term goals</li></ul></li><li>Official transcripts of graduate education </li><li>Two letters of recommendation</li></ul><p></p><p><span>Applications must be submitted via our Careers site and submitted applications cannot be edited. Required supplemental application packets must be delivered via email to <a href="mailto:AdminFellow@virginia.edu" target="_blank">AdminFellow@virginia.edu</a>. To correct any errors or omissions on your submitted application, please email <a href="mailto:AdminFellow@virginia.edu" target="_blank">AdminFellow@virginia.edu</a>.</span></p><p></p><p>Additional information on the Administrative Fellowship program is available here: <a href="https://uvahealth.com/about/fellowship-program" target="_blank"><span>https://uvahealth.com/about/fellowship-program</span></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<br /><br />Education: Bachelor’s Degree and participant in an accredited Master’s Degree program.<br />Experience: No experience required.<br />Licensure: None<br /><br />PHYSICAL DEMANDS<br /><br />This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The starting base rate for this role is $75,000.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Certification and education support</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Generous Paid Time Off</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health" target="_blank">UVA Health</a><span> is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 </span><a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000" target="_blank">U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide</a><span> rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 </span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WLM0">conditions/procedures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span> We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. </span><a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens" target="_blank">UVA Health Children’s</a><span> is named by </span><a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000" target="_blank">2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report</a><span> as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.</span></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about </i><a target="_blank" href="https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity"><span style="color:#0000ff"><i><u>UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment</u></i></span></a><i>.</i></p>