UK HealthCare Administrative Fellowship
A two-year pathway into senior health care leadership
Your two-year pathway into senior health care leadership
Work alongside the executives who run one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and walk away with the operational range most administrators take a decade to build.
Applications for the 2027–2029 cycle open June 5, 2026. Deadline: September 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST.
Have Questions? Join our upcoming info session July 15 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here.
UK HealthCare Administrative Fellowship Overview
What You'll Do
UK HealthCare's Administrative Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program for recent Master of Health Administration or a Master of Business Administration graduates ready to build a career in health care leadership. You'll rotate through the full breadth of a large academic medical center's administrative functions — finance, strategy, compliance, HR, and more — gaining the kind of cross-functional exposure that typically takes years to accumulate on the job.
You won't just observe. Each rotation pairs you with a mentor and a real project. You'll report progress to executive leadership, build toward defined competencies, and graduate with a certificate, a professional network, and a body of work you can point to.
At a Glance:
- Length: 2 years (Year 1: structured rotations · Year 2: project-based leadership work)
- Compensation: Salary and benefits commensurate with PGY-1/PGY-2 programs, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage after 12 months
- Eligibility: Recent graduates of an MHA or MBA program with a strong academic and professional record
- Visa sponsorship: Not available for this program
- Mentorship: A dedicated preceptor and rotation mentor at every stage
A Message from Our Fellowship Director
"The best health care leaders aren't trained in one department — they're trained across all of them. I look for fellows who are curious, resilient, and ready to lead. If that's you, I'd like to meet you."
Timothy A. Slocum, FACHE, MSHA, MBA
Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, UK HealthCare
Executive Preceptor
How the Fellowship Is Structured
Four Core Competencies
Every rotation builds toward four core competencies: Leadership, Professionalism, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment, and Business Acumen.
Where Our Fellows Go
Since 2002, UK HealthCare Administrative Fellows have gone on to lead at organizations including Baptist Health, HCA, Emory Healthcare, Ovation Healthcare, and UK HealthCare itself — many in VP, COO, and Director-level roles within a decade of completing the program.
Examples of things they've done/achieved:
- Justin Campbell leads statewide partner engagement, managing strategic relationships and guiding complex initiatives that improve collaboration across Kentucky.
- JJ Housley led the successful integration of two community hospitals into the UK HealthCare enterprise, aligning teams and operations across the organization.
- Olivia Harris leads several Clinical Outreach departments, helping expand access to UK HealthCare specialty services for patients across Kentucky.
Meet Our Current Fellows and Alumni
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2027–2029 cycle opened June 5, 2026, and close September 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
You can apply via the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS) or submit a PDF file with all application materials (resume, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts) to adminfellows@uky.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the UK HealthCare Administrative Fellowship ?
To apply to the UK HealthCare Fellowship Program, please use the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS). Apply here. You can alternatively submit a PDF file with all application materials (resume, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts) to adminfellows@uky.edu.
How do I apply for the UK HealthCare Administrative Fellowship ?
To apply to the UK HealthCare Fellowship Program, please use the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS). Apply here. You can alternatively submit a PDF file with all application materials (resume, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts) to adminfellows@uky.edu.
Does UK HealthCare require recommendation letters from certain individuals?
Yes. Please follow the required guidelines on the NAFCAS application page.
Does UK HealthCare require recommendation letters from certain individuals?
Yes. Please follow the required guidelines on the NAFCAS application page.
Do I need to include a cover letter in my application?
A cover letter is optional. However, we highly suggest one be included addressed to the preceptor and fellowship committee.
Do I need to include a cover letter in my application?
A cover letter is optional. However, we highly suggest one be included addressed to the preceptor and fellowship committee.
Is this a medical fellowship?
This fellowship is an administrative fellowship with no medical training included.
Is this a medical fellowship?
This fellowship is an administrative fellowship with no medical training included.
What type of benefits will I receive?
Fellows will be compensated during the fellowship with salary and benefits commensurate with the PGY-1 and PGY-2 programs.
Benefits include:
- Health Insurance
- Parking
- Vacation
- Disability (After 12 months of employment)
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
For more information about fellowship benefits, please visit the page here.
What type of benefits will I receive?
Fellows will be compensated during the fellowship with salary and benefits commensurate with the PGY-1 and PGY-2 programs.
Benefits include:
- Health Insurance
- Parking
- Vacation
- Disability (After 12 months of employment)
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
For more information about fellowship benefits, please visit the page here.
Does UK HealthCare sponsor visas for their administrative fellows?
UK HealthCare's administrative fellowship does not sponsor visas.
Does UK HealthCare sponsor visas for their administrative fellows?
UK HealthCare's administrative fellowship does not sponsor visas.