RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health are launching an Administrative Fellowship in Hospital Medicine!
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health have created an Administrative Fellowship in Hospital Medicine, a prestigious two-year program designed for board-eligible or certified physicians in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
This two-year program aims to cultivate leaders in hospital medicine, equipping them with essential skills in leadership, administration, and academic medicine.
Program Objectives:
Prepare fellows to lead hospitalist teams, departments, or other key leadership roles.
Develop leadership and advocacy skills through research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.
Offer comprehensive exposure to hospital operations, patient safety, policy, and advocacy across RWJBH facilities, including Jersey City Medical Center.
Program Highlights:
Duration: 2 years (effective July 1, 2025).
Structure: 24 four-week rotation blocks combining clinical and non-clinical experiences.
Leadership Training: Extensive management exposure with RWJBH executives and participation in key administrative committees.
Educational Enrichment: Fellows complete programs such as Lean Six Sigma, Harvard Macy's Educators Program, and Arizona State University's Science of Healthcare Delivery Certificate.
Research & Quality Improvement: Fellows undertake scholarly projects for publication or presentation.
Key Components:
Non-Clinical Rotations: Exposure to hospital operations, quality improvement, coding, billing, and patient experience.
Clinical Electives: Opportunities in ICU, geriatrics, telehealth, pain management, and more.
National Conferences: Participation in the Society of Hospital Medicine annual meeting with active contribution.
Personalized Training: Tailored curriculum to align with fellows' career aspirations.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $137,000 annually.
Support: $20,000 per year for master’s degree programs and additional courses.
Professional Development: $4,000 annually for conference and CME support.
Insurance: Comprehensive medical, malpractice, life, and disability coverage.
Eligibility Criteria:
Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Active New Jersey State License and DEA certification.
Submission of CV, personal statement, and three recommendation letters.
How to Apply: Applications open in winter 2025 for the academic year starting July 1, 2025.
For inquiries, contact Dr. Payam Benson, Regional Medical Director at Program Director, at payam.benson@rwjbh.org or (646) 261-2631.
This fellowship is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in hospital medicine and leadership within the RWJBH system. Join us to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and patient care excellence.
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year.
The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Souther...n Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.