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:

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 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 New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer