If you are interested in a career in Health Administration, there is no better way to get your foot in the door than one of the Health Admin Fellowships, post graduation. The selection process is lengthy, with most of the applications due in early September. So, if you are planning to graduate within the next year, this is the time to be putting together your applications. 

Many of the opportunities nationwide are posted on the ACHE website here. Take the time to look through the entire website. You can also look at individual health systems for opportunities, for example, Bryan LGH in Lincoln and CHI in Omaha both run their own Health Admin Fellowship program.

A recent COPH graduate, Stephanie Nelson (MPH/MBA) is currently in the Vanderbilt program, and is happy to talk with any COPH student interested in these fellowships. She had an incredible strategy, which led to multiple interviews, and ultimately, an offer at one of the most competitive programs in the country. You can email Stephanie at

stephanie.a.nelson@vanderbilt.edu . Also, don’t forget to work with COPH Career Services to make sure your documents are strong.