Application & selection process
Candidates who will earn a graduate degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health or similar graduate programs prior to July 1, 2025, will be considered. Applicants who require a comprehensive fellowship program to fulfill their master’s degree requirement will be considered. Previous experience in a healthcare setting, including completion of a summer administrative internship, is desirable but not required. Applicants do not have to graduate from an accredited university to be considered for this position. We do not sponsor work visas.
Available concentrations
- Central Region Hospital Operations
- Clinical Operations
Application process
Applications accepted July 1-Sept. 8. To apply, submit your application in a single pdf file to adminfellow@geisinger.edu with the subject title "FULL NAME_Application."
The PDF should include:
- Current resume or CV
- Graduate transcripts of coursework to-date (official or unofficial)
- A brief statement on professional development objectives and career goals (one page, single-spaced)
- 500-word essay (choose one):
- Geisinger was recently acquired by Risant Health. How do you envision this transition affecting our community as we seek to advance value-based healthcare? Identify potential areas for growth and how this opportunity aligns with Geisinger's motto of "Better health, easier."
- Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly utilized tool in the healthcare industry. How can AI be used at Geisinger to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs and monitor for quality measures? What are some challenges or concerns of AI in healthcare?
- Geisinger values interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver comprehensive healthcare services. As a future healthcare leader, how would you facilitate effective communication and collaboration between administrative teams and clinical staff to optimize patient care delivery and outcomes?
Three letters of recommendation:
- Recommenders should be people who can knowledgeably evaluate your work performance, leadership capabilities and academic experience.
- Recommenders must email their letters of recommendation in pdf format to adminfellow@geisinger.edu with the subject title "FULL NAME OF APPLICANT_LOR".
Timeline
Selection timeline for the 2025 fellowship:
- Application open: Monday, July 1
- Application deadline: Sunday, Sept. 8
- On-site interviews: Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Employment begins: July 2025
Webinars
For more information about Geisinger’s Administrative Fellowship, join an informational webinar on one of the following dates:
- Monday, July 8, 5 – 6 p.m. EST
- Tuesday, Aug. 6, Noon – 1 p.m. EST
- Friday, Aug. 16, 10 – 11 a.m. EST
* The webinar includes a PowerPoint presentation, so you’re encouraged to join online. You’ll need to download the Microsoft Teams plug-in if you’re joining from a computer or the Teams app if joining from a phone or tablet. We recommend joining a few minutes early to make sure the appropriate access is in place.
Salary & benefits
Fellows will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. They'll also accrue paid time off in addition to Geisinger holidays. Fellows and dependents are eligible for full medical and dental coverage with financial incentive available through MyHealth Rewards, Geisinger’s employee wellness program. Additional benefits include relocation assistance and leadership/professional development opportunities. For more information, view our general benefits summary.
Questions?
Direct questions to the Administrative Fellowship team.