Administrative Fellowship

The administrative fellowship curriculum is comprised of several rotations across LHMC. Each rotation begins with meet and greets with key stakeholders followed by opportunities for project-based work, shadowing department leaders, and networking. Rotations include, but are not limited to the following:

• Surgical services
• Ambulatory
• Hospital based services
• Human resources
• Finance
• Revenue cycle
• Quality & safety

Additionally, availability of elective rotations is subject to the fellow’s interests and the availability of the division/department desired. During each rotation, the fellow participates in projects that support ongoing department initiatives and aid the fellow in developing core competencies. Projects are multidisciplinary in nature and therefore may span over several rotations.

The administrative fellow is uniquely positioned in the executive suite and therefore, has access and visibility to senior executive leaders. The fellow is exposed to senior leadership team meetings and decision-making processes at the local and system level.

The executive sponsor for the program is Susan Moffatt-Bruce, President/CEO. The fellow will report into Randy Howard, COO, who serves as the program director and executive preceptor. Additionally, the fellow is assigned a lead that will serve as a mentor throughout each rotation. These relationships provide extensive mentoring and learning opportunities for the fellow.

Emily Pitera
Fellowship Year: 2024-2025

The LHMC Administrative Fellowship offers a transformative experience, combining rotational and project-based learning to foster the fellow's growth while providing insight into the complexities and innovations of healthcare. During the fellowship, I had the opportunity to lead process improvement initiatives, regulatory projects, and innovation implementation—experiences that honed my leadership and change management skills, while aligning with the organization’s strategic objectives. Senior leadership’s investment in my development enabled me to become integrated with the Executive Team and opened doors for valuable networking and career advancement. This fellowship has far exceeded my expectations, providing me with a strong foundation to excel as an administrative leader in healthcare.

Shaila Abbott
Fellowship Year: 2022-2023

"LHMC’s Administrative Fellowship provides a truly unique experience catered to the fellow’s accelerated growth and development through exposure to the challenges and innovations in healthcare and consistent mentorship. Additionally, the fellowship gave me the opportunity to experience change management, effective communication techniques, and learn the value contributions made by all individuals and disciplines in support of the institution's mission. The highlight for me was the personal investment the senior leaders had in my development as a leader. I can say without hesitation that this program has exceeded my expectations and that I'm grateful for such an opportunity!"

Tazeen Raza
Fellowship Year: 2020-2021

"It was a gratifying experience serving as LHMC’s fellow during such unprecedented times. I entered my administrative fellowship anticipating a rotational and project-based experience surrounding hospital administration. Due to the pandemic, leadership mobilized an urgent effort to create a centralized Covid-19 testing center. I was given the unique opportunity to step in and provide managerial oversight to support this initiative. This was a pivotal opportunity in my fellowship and served as an “all-in-one project”. I managed the overall operations including staffing, scheduling, overseeing supply chain and inventory mapping on a daily basis. As volumes fluctuated, our team focused on managing process improvement and quality control in order to simplify daily operations.

Vasiliki Zotou
Fellowship Year: 2019-2020

Being the inaugural Administrative Fellow put me in a unique position to learn through a rigorous rotation-based structure, while still having the flexibility to explore and hone in on my interests through a variety of elective projects and initiatives. I also appreciated the numerous opportunities for networking and relationship building across many departments and disciplines. I am particularly grateful for the valuable time each of my Fellowship Sponsors and Preceptors spent mentoring me and guiding me through the entire journey. They made me feel like I was a member of the Executive Team and that is something very few Fellows get to experience. I concluded my fellowship having accumulated a wealth of knowledge, and experiences, as well as a stronger professional network.”

• Conducted Pre-Op and Endoscopy workflow optimization analyses and provided standardization recommendations to senior leadership
• Universal Consent Initiative 
• Staffing ratio analyses within the Department of Surgery
• Designed, created, and managed the COVID-19 testing center for LHMC
• Project Manager for the Surgical & Procedural Safety Task Force
• Developed and led the Incident & Command structure in response to COVID-19
• Generated and presented division performance data reports to senior leadership
• Completed Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) for Inpatient Hospice service
• Project Lead for the Operating Room Redesign, collaborating with LHMC and BILH stakeholders to execute comprehensive optimization efforts

Administrative fellows are full-time employees of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and are provided a competitive annual salary and benefits.

The Lahey Hospital & Medical Center fellowship is intended for highly motivated post-graduates (MHA, MBA, MPH, or related master’s degree program) or students that have completed their didactic portion of their graduate studies. Applicants must also possess a GPA of 3.0 or above and be able to maintain U.S legal residency throughout the fellowship year.

LHMC is a member of the National Council of Administrative Fellowships (NCAF) and has agreed to follow the guidelines outlined in the Code of Good Practice. Please submit the required materials through the NAFCAS online portal.

• Application Period: June 7, 2025 – September 27, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 27, 2025
• Final Offer Date: November 1, 2025

Required Application Materials

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter [500 words or less]
  • Why are you interested in the Lahey Administrative fellowship?
  • Describe your career goals and how this fellowship aligns with those goals.
  • Briefly highlight 1-2 experiences that have prepared you for an administrative fellowship.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Undergraduate & Graduate Transcripts

Q: How many fellows do you accept each year?
A: We currently accept one fellow each year

Q: Can the fellowship be used as a residency placement in order to complete my master’s degree?
A: Yes, we allow applicants who have completed their didactic portion of their graduate studies who need a fellowship in order to complete their master’s degree.

Q: Upon completion, will the fellowship lead to a position within LHMC?
A: Although this is the intent of the program, this depends on a myriad of factors such as the positions available and the career interests of the fellow.

Q: Does the Administrative Fellowship sponsor work visas?
A: No, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Q: How can I learn more about LHMC’s Administrative Fellowship program?
A: For questions, please email our current fellow, Emily Pitera.