The Administrative Fellowship at Nicklaus Children's Health System is a one-year opportunity that provides unique and valuable experience for professional growth. The fellowship program establishes a platform for creating meaningful relationships within the organization and the South Florida community. The fellows will be regarded as members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and will have access to key decision-making processes through interaction and observation at leadership, medical staff, community, and Board of Directors meetings.
In addition, the fellows will further enhance their experience and knowledge of Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children's Hospital by conducting core administrative and clinical rotations throughout the organization. The fellows will have the opportunity to rotate through all entities within the health system. Project-related work designed to further develop interpersonal and analytical skills will be customized to meet the interests of the fellows, as well as meeting immediate needs of Nicklaus Children's Health System. The fellows will report directly to the President and CEO of Nicklaus Children's Health System.
2026-2027 Administrative Fellows
Testimonials from our Fellows
"My fellowship experience at Nicklaus Children’s was truly transformative. The program’s flexibility allowed me to explore my interests in quality improvement, operations, and community health while gaining hands-on experience across the health system and building meaningful relationships with executive leaders and mentors. Through impactful projects, including initiatives focused on social drivers of health and quality improvement, I had the opportunity to develop both the strategic and operational skills needed to grow as a healthcare leader while making a tangible difference for the children and families we serve. The experience not only shaped my professional development but also prepared me for my current role as the Program Manager of Quality Improvement at Nicklaus Children’s, where I am excited to continue contributing to our mission and strategic priorities."
-Meredith Steinfeldt, 2023-2024 Administrative Fellow
"The Nicklaus Children’s fellowship program is a great opportunity to work in pediatrics and make a meaningful impact on the lives of all kinds of children and families. As the health system is growing, the growth is creating so many new opportunities for learning, leadership, and career development. The program helped shape my career path by showing me a whole new side of healthcare that I could make a meaningful difference in and introduced me to amazing leaders in the space who inspire transformational change. I would absolutely recommend it to prospective candidates because of the incredible people, the strong sense of purpose, and the chance to grow within an expanding organization."
- Leigh Bouskila Turk, 2021-2022 Administrative Fellow
"I could not have asked for a better place to learn and grow as a young professional than Nicklaus Children's Health System. Coming out of my master's program, I still had a lot of questions about where I wanted to take my career, and the amazing leadership team at Nicklaus Children's provided me with many opportunities for hands-on learning. From sitting in on board and executive team meetings to leading system-level project work, this fellowship program prepares you to be a polished and effective healthcare leader."
- Alexander Wolfred, 2020-2021 Administrative Fellow