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three members of the fellowship program

Administrative Fellowships

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The Administrative Fellowship program is a unique opportunity for master's-prepared individuals to gain hands-on experience and develop critical management and leadership skills within a dynamic, fast-paced medical school environment. Fellows will gain valuable exposure to the day-to-day operations of academic medical institutions, equipping them with skills to advance in their careers.

During the program, fellows will rotate through three different departments, spending four months in each. These rotations provide the chance to work on high-impact projects such as budget analysis, strategic planning, program development, and process improvement. 

Fellows will also participate in monthly learning sessions, which may include seminars with senior leadership, workshops on healthcare administration, and networking opportunities with peers and mentors.

Read our story about the fellowship program.

The application period for 2025-2026 fellowship closes on January 30, 2025.


How to Apply

The fellowship year begins in July. Interested candidates must apply online by submitting a resume, a cover letter (which should include their expected graduation date), and a statement of purpose. Interviews normally take place in January and offers will be made in early spring for a July start date.

Candidates must have completed, or will complete, a master’s degree before the fellowship begins. Besides education, no formal administrative experience is required. Our selection process prioritizes a diverse range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences. Preference is given to applicants with ties to the Inland Empire of Southern California and those who demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of the UCR School of Medicine.


Current Fellows


Past Fellows

Fellowship Year Name Graduate Degree, Program Current Position Organization
2022-2023 Fara Aidul MHA, MPH, University of Phoenix, CSU San Bernardino Community Engagement Manager, Orange County Chapter Alzheimer's Association
2022-2023 Nnennaya Akabogu MPH, MBA, The University of Texas at San Antonio Program Coordinator UCR SOM
2021-2022 Arpy Barsemian MHA, The University of Southern California Senior Performance Excellence Project Manager UCR Health
2021-2022 Celina Patterson MPH, The University of Southern California Health Engagement Consultant Cigna Healthcare
2020-2021 Ezekiel Adu-Gyamfi MSHSA, CSU San Bernardino Director of Compliance & Risk California University of Science and Medicine
2020-2021 Tilak Patel MHA,MBA, UNC Charlotte Senior Principal Consultant SquareML
2020-2021 Marcus Warren MPH, National University Program Coordinator Integrated Healthcare Association
2020-2021 Hollie Woods MHA, University of Southern Indiana Associate Labor PI Specialist HCA Healthcare
2019-2020 Adiat Azeez MHA, University of La Verne Program Manager, Prelicensure Nursing Programs Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
2019-2020 Marina Carbajal MBA, California Baptist University Program Coordinator II/Accreditation Coordinator Riverside University Health System
2018-2019 Carla Urmeneta MBA, California Baptist University Finance Manager UCLA School of Dentistry
2018-2019 Destiny Britton MSHSA, CSU San Bernardino NA NA