Postgraduate Administrative Fellowship

Postgraduate Administrative Fellowship

Allina’s Commitment to the Administrative Fellowship Program

Allina and its leaders are committed to investing time and resources into our administrative fellowship program. The Administrative Fellow is a critical source of vibrant new talent that Allina desires to tap into and develop for future leadership opportunities within the organization. 

Program Leadership

Program Sponsor: Allina Health Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Ambulatory Care Fellowship Track Leader: Allina Health Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Group Operations Officer
Acute Care Fellowship Track Leader: Allina Health Senior Vice President & Metro Market President

Administrative Fellowship Objectives

The fellowship is designed to provide a breadth of experiences through the care delivery system. It will offer the fellow the opportunity to truly understand the meaning of a mission, values and vision driven organization. Upon completion of the fellowship, the fellow is expected to have achieved the following objectives:

  • Experience ongoing and regular interaction with the executive leadership team as an active participant.
  • Develop an individual leadership profile that articulates personal values and vision.
  • Acquire demonstrable leadership experiences that will position the individual for a full-time leadership assignment within Allina or elsewhere in the healthcare industry.
  • Gain executive level experience at both an operating unit and system level.
  • Successfully complete projects which provide the fellow an opportunity to gain leadership experience and contribute to Allina’s strategic success.

In exchange for the fellowship experience, Allina anticipates deriving the following benefits:

  • Building leadership bench strength and a future pool of leadership talent that can assist Allina in realizing its strategic potential.
  • Learning new industry theories and opportunities to bridge cutting edge academic ideas into real world practice.
  • Developing a reputation as the country’s preferred fellowship program, thereby attracting the best and the brightest talent emerging from graduate programs.

Fellowship Design

The Allina Health Administrative Fellowship Program offers two distinct leadership development tracks: Acute Care and Ambulatory Care. Each fellowship provides an immersive, project-based experience of up to 12 months, designed to prepare emerging healthcare leaders for future leadership opportunities within Allina Health. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, fellows are expected to be competitive candidates for positions within the organization.

Allina Health and the fellow share responsibility for creating a flexible, dynamic, and individualized leadership experience. While both tracks provide significant exposure to executive leadership, strategic initiatives, and operational decision-making, each offers a specialized focus aligned with the fellow's track selection.

**Candidates will complete a single application and may indicate interest in the Acute Care track, Ambulatory Care track, or both. Final track placement will be determined by the Program Sponsor and Fellowship Track Leaders following the final interview process based on organizational needs, candidate interests, and overall fit

Acute Care Fellowship Track

The Acute Care Fellow will gain broad exposure to hospital operations and clinical service lines across Allina Health's metro and regional hospitals. Key areas of focus may include:

  • Inpatient operations and patient care services
  • Quality, safety, and clinical performance improvement
  • Medical affairs and physician leadership
  • Finance and operational management
  • Facilities and support services
  • Strategic planning and growth initiatives
  • Community health and patient experience
  • Human resources and workforce strategies

The Acute Care Fellow will partner closely with hospital executives and physician leaders while leading high-priority projects that advance organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.

Ambulatory Care Fellowship Track

The Ambulatory Care Fellow will focus on the operational, strategic, and clinical aspects of outpatient care delivery throughout Allina Health. Key areas of focus may include:

  • Primary and specialty care operations
  • Ambulatory service line strategy and growth
  • Population health and care management
  • Digital health and access initiatives
  • Patient experience and engagement
  • Clinic operations and performance improvement
  • Financial and operational planning
  • Community partnerships and care delivery innovation

The Ambulatory Care Fellow will collaborate with executive and operational leaders across Allina Health Group and ambulatory service lines to support initiatives that enhance access, efficiency, quality, and patient-centered care.

Fellowship Experience

Both fellows will have opportunities to complete strategic projects across the health system while building relationships with leaders throughout the organization. Elective experiences may also be incorporated to align with the fellow's individual interests and career goals.

Senior administrative leaders will provide mentorship, leadership coaching, regular performance evaluations, and developmental feedback throughout the fellowship. Allina encourages fellows to pursue interim management opportunities when available, further strengthening their leadership and operational experience.

Projects are selected collaboratively by the fellow and their mentor to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and the fellow's professional development objectives.

Fellowship Opportunities Include

  • Attend and actively participate in key leadership meetings across the organization, including:
    • Leadership Forum
    • Executive Leadership Team
    • Senior Administrative Team
    • Performance Leadership Team
    • Clinical Leadership Team
    • Allina Health Group Executive and Operations Committee
    • Allina Health Board Meetings
  • Lead and execute system-wide strategic and operational projects
  • Gain exposure to projects across clinical service lines, hospitals, clinics, and corporate functions
  • Participate in high-level organizational decision-making and strategic discussions
  • Work directly with physician leaders, executives, and operational teams
  • Build relationships with leaders across Allina Health's hospitals, clinics, and corporate services
  • Develop operational experience in inpatient, ambulatory, and system-level settings
  • Exercise autonomy in identifying opportunities and leading initiatives
  • Contribute to high-priority operational, financial, and strategic projects that impact the health system

Competencies Developed During the Fellowship

The fellowship is designed to strengthen key leadership competencies, including:

  • Project Management
  • Executive Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Analytical and Technical Skills
  • Process Improvement
  • Financial and Operational Acumen
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Ability to Influence without Authority
  • Change Management
  • Executive Presence
  • Navigation of a Complex Integrated Health System

Through either the Acute Care or Ambulatory Care track, fellows will gain meaningful exposure to executive leadership, strategic operations, and healthcare delivery, positioning them for future leadership opportunities within Allina Health.

Compensation and Benefits

The Allina Administrative Fellowship is compensated at market competitive rates. Eligibility for benefits begins on the next first of the month following established start date. Fellows are eligible for all Allina benefits including health, dental and vision insurance as well as retirement plans and other benefits.