Application Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from a master’s-level program at an accredited college or university, preferably from a Health Care Administration program. Past candidates have possessed an MBA, MHSA, MPA, MPH or a joint master’s degree. Must be a graduate by the time the fellowship position begins unless school program stipulates a residency/fellowship as a degree requirement.
• A strong interest in and knowledge about pediatric health care.
• A desire for professional growth and openness to new experiences.
• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in the Administrative Fellowship at Children's Mercy Kansas City. The application for the 2024-2025 Administrative Fellowship will open August 1, 2024. Below are the requirements for the Administrative Fellowship Application:

• Completed Application Checklist.
• Cover letter (addressed to Scott Gage, MBA).
• Current resume.
• Official graduate and undergraduate school transcripts.
• Personal statement (not to exceed one page).
  • Should address your interest in a pediatric administrative fellowship, attraction to Children’s Mercy Kansas City, and your career goals and objectives.
• Essay question response (250-500 words).
  • See application checklist.
• Three letters of reference.

All documents should be submitted in one PDF via email to adminfellow@cmh.edu by September 5, 2024 at 5 p.m., CST. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If submitting via mail, submissions must be received by the deadline of September 5, 2024 and addressed to:

Valentina Vasquez or Dave Gardner
Children's Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

Contact Valentina Vasquez or Dave Gardner at adminfellow@cmh.edu if you have any questions. Thanks for your interest!