Physician - Administration

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:

1. Prepare fellows to lead hospitalist teams, departments, or other key leadership roles.
2. Develop leadership and advocacy skills through research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.
3. 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 [email protected] 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.