Candidates for the Deland Fellowship come from a variety of careers and educational backgrounds, including medicine, business, law, public policy, and public health. An advanced degree from a U.S. accredited institution is required for consideration.
The Deland Fellowship is a distinctive and unique learning opportunity which requires Fellows to display self-motivation, critical thinking, and leadership and to take initiative to address complex challenges at all levels of the organization. 2 years of relevant professional work experience is required, and 3 years of relevant professional work experience in a healthcare or business environment is strongly preferred.
Please note that applicants must have a graduate degree as well as a valid work authorization for employment in the United States (the Deland Fellowship does not sponsor visas).
Brigham and Women's Hospital utilizes the National Council on Administrative Fellowship (NAFCAS) centralized application system as a part of the Fellowship Application. Candidates can apply at nafcas.liaisoncas.com. If there is a reason that the potential candidate cannot apply through NAFCAS, please contact the program director.
The NAFCAS application includes the following components:
Deland Fellowship applications will be open from June through September 2025 in accordance with NAFCAS timelines. All interviews will be conducted virtually during the period between September – October 2025. Candidates selected for the Deland Fellowship during this cycle will begin the Fellowship in June 2026.
The current Deland Administrative Fellows will be hosting information sessions for candidates in June, July, and August 2025. For additional information and to sign up, please send an email to BWHDeland@partners.org.
Fellows receive an annual stipend that is competitive relative to other administrative fellowships and similar positions. As a full-time employee of BWH, the fellowship is benefits eligible. BWH is proud to offer a very competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, opportunities for professional development, discounts on public transportation, cultural and sporting events. For further information, see the Careers at BWH: Benefits page. Relocation costs for Administrative Fellows are considered on a case-by-case basis.
