Leadership engagement
Attend, facilitate, and conduct meetings with members of the leadership team.
AHN Administrative Fellowship
Our two-year executive training program is designed to provide fellows with broad exposure to our 14-hospital network and cultivate
future leaders for long-term growth and success at AHN. Get dedicated mentorship and guidance from senior leaders as you plan and
implement initiatives, conduct research and analysis, and recommend solutions during rotations across the network. Applications open
in June 2027.
Fast-track your career in healthcare leadership.
Rapidly develop professional skills and business acumen with practical and wide-ranging experience at a large integrated payor/provider focused on population health.
Project management
Lead and contribute to projects focused on organizational priorities in hospitals, inpatient and outpatient services, strategy, finance, and more.
Process improvement
Identify, develop, and implement measurable process improvement initiatives that drive efficiency.
Who we are
For decades, the hospitals of Allegheny Health Network have been providing exceptional healthcare that helps people live healthier lives.
We have 16 hospitals and more than 200 primary- and specialty-care practices in more than 300 clinical locations and offices. In addition, AHN has approximately 2,600 physicians in every clinical specialty, 27,000 team members, and thousands of volunteers. Together, we provide world-class medicine to patients in our communities, across the country and around the world.
AHN is the provider arm of Highmark Health, a national blended health organization supporting millions of customers with products, services, and solutions closely aligned to our mission to create remarkable health experiences. Fellows are part of an enterprise team that totals 44,000 team members dedicated to reinventing health.
Highmark Health companies cover a diverse spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, healthcare delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance, and innovative health-tech.
Our approach to work
Fellows demonstrate our organization’s Core Behaviors in all aspects of their work and professional interactions as they strive to create remarkable health experiences and contribute to a world where everyone embraces health.
Customer First
Fellows consistently prioritize the needs and experiences of patients and members in all decision-making and operational improvements. This is evident in their communication and relationship management (active listening to customer feedback), business and financial acumen (optimizing operations for customer benefit), and knowledge of health care environment (advocating for equitable and accessible care).
Transformational Leadership
Fellows actively seek to drive innovation and shape the future of healthcare. This is demonstrated through their leadership and professionalism (inspiring change, self-development), critical thinking and problem solving (generating new ideas to reinvent health), and knowledge of healthcare environment (understanding and leveraging technology for innovation).
Trust Working Together
Fellows foster collaborative relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. This is embedded in their communication and relationship management (building rapport, resolving conflict, teamwork), leadership and professionalism (ethical conduct, accountability), and business and financial acumen (collaborating on projects for shared organizational success).
Purposeful Execution
Fellows are outcome-oriented, driving initiatives to achieve measurable results. This is reflected in their business and financial acumen (project management, data analysis), leadership and professionalism (accountability, follow-through), and critical thinking and problem solving (making sound decisions leading to tangible improvements in the health experience).
What to expect
What does a rotation look like?
Mentorship and networking
- Extensive time spent with your cohort, preceptor, and leaders to provide feedback and coaching
- Monthly meeting with designated program leader who will support you throughout the program
- Opportunities to network with leaders across the Highmark Health enterprise
Professional development
- Senior Leader Speaker Series provides opportunity for small group learning from Highmark and AHN executives
- Regular professional development sessions with AHN’s Leadership Center of Excellence
- Protected time to attend ACHE Congress each year of the fellowship
Program leadership
AHN’s Administrative Fellowship program is supported at the highest levels of the organization, with leaders across the enterprise committed to the importance of giving fellows the opportunity to learn, grow, and drive our organization and profession into the future.
Executive SponsorMark Sevco
President of AHN
Program DirectorPeter Adams
Executive Director, Digital Hospital & Patient Command Center
Program Co-DirectorNicole Lo Cascio
Director of Strategic Operations
Hear from current fellows
"My decision to pursue a fellowship with Allegheny Health Network came from both heart and purpose. Being from Pittsburgh, I wanted to contribute to the community that shaped me. From the start, I felt a strong sense of culture, leadership, and mentorship within AHN; these qualities align closely with my values and aspirations for growth as a healthcare leader."
Kwaku Frempong-Manso
Administrative Fellow
"I chose to pursue an administrative fellowship with AHN because of the organization’s strong values and meaningful impact within the community. As someone who is deeply passionate about expanding access to high-quality, personalized care, I believe AHN embodies the mission and commitment I aspire to be a part of. I couldn't imagine a better place to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare!"
Rieley Snyder
Administrative Fellow
How to apply
AHN’s Administrative Fellowship is for graduates of MHA, MHSA, MBA, or MPH programs. Other relevant master’s degrees will be considered. Applications for the next cohort will be accepted starting in June 2027.
