America’s hospitals and health systems are transforming to meet the changing needs of our patients and our communities. It is vital that future health care leaders have the knowledge and skills to adapt while navigating these changes.
The American Hospital Associations (AHA) Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospital and health systems in which they serve. This annual fellowship is a unique opportunity to be paired with an executive-level mentor who will guide you through the planning and execution of a year-long capstone project at your hospital or health system, tackling key issues and challenges affecting health care affordability, cost, quality, and safety.
This 12-month Next Generation Leaders Fellowship will be bookended with in-person meetings beginning with the opening event in June 2024. The majority of the program will take place virtually through inquiry-based modules, discussions and web meetings with faculty and mentors representing diverse expertise and leadership positions.
After the instructional phase is complete, fellows will work one-on-one with their mentor to execute a capstone project specific to a challenge within their organization. The program will conclude at the AHA Leadership Summit in July 2025 where fellows will present their project solution to their peers, faculty and other conference attendees.
Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort will close on March 29, 2024. To learn more or submit your application, visit the AHA Center for Health Innovations here.
