Administrative Fellowship Application Are Now Open

Duarte Fellowship Program

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Duarte team at City of Hope National Medical Center for a 12-month rotational project-based fellowship shaping future healthcare leaders. The Administrative Fellow will work with leadership and staff throughout the organization to advance our mission.

Learn more about the Duarte Fellowship Program

Orange County Fellowship Program

City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. The Administrative Fellow will work with leadership and staff on a variety of business support functions to support the planning, decision-making, and implementation activities for Administration.

Who Should Apply

City of Hope® seeks candidates who have received or are expected to receive an MHA, M.H.S.A., M.P.H., M.B.A. or comparable degree from a U.S.-based university, preferably from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and/or the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), prior to the start of the fellowship year. In addition, candidates must hold and be able to maintain U.S. legal residency throughout the fellowship year.

Applications from non-CAHME or non-AUPHA programs will be accepted for review.

Candidates should meet the following eligibility guidelines:

  • Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Have the ability to manage multiple activities, tasks, projects and meet deadlines
  • Be self-motivated and team-oriented
  • Possess strong financial analysis skills
  • Demonstrate excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

How to Apply

We are no longer using NAFCAS. City of Hope will accept all applications directly through their City of Hope careers website by the application deadline: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

If you would like to submit applications to both the Duarte (National Medical Center) and Orange County locations, please apply to both separate applications on the City of Hope careers website. For candidates that are only interested in one location, please apply to only that respective job posting.

City of Hope Careers Application

Please apply directly to the City of Hope careers site, and submit the following 7 documents in one combined PDF (*Must be under 10 MB*):

  • Current resume
  • Personal Statement (two-page max, double-spaced)
    • Address why you are interested in an administrative fellowship and specifically why at City of Hope
  • Short Essay (300 words max)
    • Choose one of the following prompts: Tell us about your proudest moment. What was the situation and what did you learn about yourself?
    • Describe a time you received critical feedback. How did you handle it, and how did it influence your growth?
    • What is an important value to you & tell us a story about where you demonstrated that value?​
  • Three letters of recommendation (at least one professional and one academic)
  • Graduate school transcript

Selection Process

The selection process involves three phases.

  • Phase One: A select group of candidates will be contacted for phone interviews.
  • Phase Two: Final candidates will be invited to participate in on-site interviews with members of the executive team.
  • Phase Three: Offers will be extended.

Contact Us

For more information about the fellowship program, or if you have any additional questions, please contact our current 2025-26 Administrative Fellows:

Reah Mehta (National Medical Center, Duarte) [email protected]

Angelique Calma (National Medical Center, Duarte) [email protected]

Trang Lieu (Orange County) [email protected]