How to Apply

Purpose of the Fellowship

The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Health Policy Leadership at Harvard University is a one-year, full-time, academic degree-granting program designed to prepare physicians to become leaders who improve the health for all, with emphasis on disadvantaged, vulnerable, and uninsured populations.

We seek applications from highly motivated individuals with great potential for leadership and for becoming change agents in health care delivery systems.

Eligibility

• Physicians who have completed residency in the U.S., either BE/BC. Additional experience beyond residency, such as chief residency, is preferred.
• Experience or interest in advancing systems change to improve the health of all, with emphasis on disadvantaged, vulnerable, and uninsured populations.
• Strong evidence of leadership experience or potential, especially as related to community efforts, quality improvement, transformation of health care delivery systems, and/or health policy.
• Intention to pursue a career in policy, public service, and/or academia.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.