Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and NCAF

The Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons is invested in creating successful leadership pipelines for graduate students interested in the healthcare field and has been a member of the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF), a collaboration of leading administrative fellowship sites and graduate health management programs, since 2017. NAFCAS is the inaugural centralized application services for administrative fellowships. In order to create a fair and equitable application experience, we have agreed to comply with the Code of Good Practice application dates set by the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF).

The application process begins on June 9th, 2024 and closes on September 27th, 2024.

Info Sessions

Please attend one of our upcoming Informational Sessions to learn more about the Administrative Fellowship.

• August 8, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST
• August 27, 2024 at 5 p.m. EST
• September 10, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST
• September 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST – Q&A session

Objectives of the Administrative Fellowship Program

The Administrative Fellowship Program is a 12-month program designed for individuals seeking to prepare for a career in healthcare management and to assume leadership positions in the healthcare delivery system. The program is open to students who have successfully completed a CAHME or CEPH accredited Master’s Program with a focus in health administration and/or management within 12 months prior to the program’s start date. Individuals who have completed the didactic portion of their degree and are required to complete a residency or fellowship prior to degree conferral may also apply. The purpose of the fellowship program is to provide an introduction to the daily activities of the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons from the perspective of top management.

The fellowship is structured to provide experiential learning in an academic medical center environment through rotations within the areas of clinical operations, financial management, research administration and human resources for a period of 12 months.

The objectives of the Administrative Fellowship Program include the following:

• To observe and study the role, function and style of top management individuals
• To understand the goals and planning process of the organization and how they are determined, and to understand the priorities of the organization and how and why they were selected
• To analyze the decision-making process at different levels of the organization
• To understand the dynamics of relationships between various stakeholders
• To obtain an understanding of the operational effectiveness of the organization
• To enhance the student’s understanding of the health care industry, the organization’s strategy and distinctive competencies
• To provide an environment to enhance their understanding of, and the controlled application and testing of, skills, theories and concepts presented during the academic year
• To strengthen the student’s judgment, decisiveness and related administrative skills in a healthcare environment
• To provide a basis for developing a code of ethics, philosophy, and a dedication to high ideals and standards of healthcare management
• To provide an opportunity to evaluate the student in relation to his/her needs for professional development and potential for a career in healthcare management