UK HealthCare is a proud member of the National Council on Administrative Fellowships

To apply to the UK HealthCare Administrative Fellowship Program, please use the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS). Applications for the 2027-2029 cycle open on June 5th, 2026. 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. The deadline to apply is September 10th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

We will be hosting informational webinars throughout Summer 2026 for interested applicants to join and learn more about our Fellowship Program. 

  • The first webinar will be held on June 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. - noon. Please register using the link here
  • The second webinar will be held on July 15, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Please register using the link here.

 

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UK HealthCare Administrative Fellowship

UK HealthCare Albert B. Chandler Hospital sign with building in background
NCAF National Council on Administrative Fellowships

UK HealthCare's administrative fellowship program offers talented and aspiring professionals interested in health care administration an opportunity to experience the broad array of administrative functions of a large academic medical center. This two-year program at the University of Kentucky will take fellows through a series of rotations to provide a mix of broad exposure and practical work experience spanning the breadth of the University of Kentucky's hospitals, colleges, and administrative services throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Candidates for the administrative fellowship program are likely to have recently matriculated from a Master of Health Administration or a Master of Business Administration program. The successful candidate will have a proven academic record and work experience that demonstrates their ability to excel. 

Fellows will be compensated during the fellowship with salary and benefits commensurate with the PGY-1 and PGY-2 programs. Fellows will be selected by the fellowship committee (members below) following an application, screening, interview, and campus visit process. 

Project reporting, progress evaluations, and feedback will be facilitated by the preceptors to ensure continuous competency development for the fellow. Additionally, each rotation will have an identified mentor who will oversee and provide input into the fellow’s rotation. It is anticipated that a fellow will have a project or initiative that is the focus of their effort for each rotation. Fellows will have ongoing opportunities to present their work to executive leadership throughout the two-year duration.

Fellows will receive evaluation and feedback periodically from their fellowship preceptors throughout the two-year period. Additionally, the rotation mentor will provide regular coaching and evaluation of the fellow and their work. Each fellow will receive a certificate upon completion of the fellowship. 


2026 Fellowship Committee 

  • Tim Slocum, FACHE, MHA, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
  • Justin Campbell, MBA, MSHA, FACHE, FACMPE, Vice President, Community Health
  • Rob Edwards, DrPH, MBA, Vice President, Chief Strategy & Government Affairs Officer
  • Sarah Heck, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer, Golisano Children's at UK
  • Denise Quandt, MAS, Chief Administrative Officer, Chandler Hospital
  • Lindsey Jasinski, PhD, MHA, Chief Administrative Officer, Eastern State Hospital
  • Angie Lang, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer, Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Mark Filburn, MS, FACE, Chief of Ambulatory Services
  • Jennifer Rose, MBA, Senior Associate Vice President, Chandler Expansion & Performance Services
  • Tukea Talbert, DNP, RN, Chief Health Disparities Officer
  • Fredrick Martin, MBA, MCA, Associate Vice President, Human Resources
  • J.J. Housley, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Chief Community Health Collaborations & Executive Director, Beyond Blue Corporation
  • Stefanie Strinko, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Director of EPMO Business Development & Outreach
  • Alison Hansson, MHA, Associate Vice President, Ops/Prog Plan & Implementation
  • Casey Brackett, MHA, Senior Director, Market Strategy 
  • Morgan Siever, MHA, Assistant Director, Beyond Blue Corporation & Assistant Manager, Strategic Initiatives
  • Tim Gaillard, FACHE, MHA, MSBA, Vice President, Strategic Workforce Initiatives
  • Sarah Bentley, MHA, RN, Senior Director of Workforce and Career Pathways
  • Current and Past Fellows

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.