Overview
Cleveland Clinic's Administrative Fellowship Program is a post-graduate management and leadership development experience that unfolds exceptional opportunities across operational, clinical, strategic growth, and international spheres. Guided by the program director and seasoned executive leaders, fellows gain invaluable insights into leading-edge areas of healthcare management.
In this supportive environment of innovation, our program offers a dynamic setting where exploration is encouraged. With a wide range of opportunities to engage in various aspects of healthcare management, fellows discover and refine their interests. The Administrative Fellowship Program at Cleveland Clinic is not just a training ground; it's a platform for personal and professional growth, where you can navigate through different areas and shape your path in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.
What makes the Cleveland Clinic Administrative Fellowship so impactful?
- Innovative and Dynamic Project Portfolio: Our program offers a truly unique immersion into healthcare's cutting edge that you cannot find at other health systems. As a fellow, you'll delve into projects that redefine industry norms, from exploring groundbreaking payor partnerships to harnessing the potential of generative AI in healthcare. with access to many different geographic markets and the extensive resources of Cleveland Clinic, fellows actively engage in 8-10 concurrent projects. By the end of the program, you'll have contributed to a robust portfolio of approximately 25 projects across our locations, shaping not just your career but the future of healthcare itself. Explore a more in-depth look at the fellow project portfolio.
- International Opportunities: Explore global perspectives with our expanding international presence. Fellows have the chance to work on projects with global components that go beyond the fundamentals of US healthcare systems. Cleveland Clinic's international footprint offers a unique lens into global markets, providing fellows with an invaluable knowledge base to prepare them for the evolving landscape of global healthcare in an increasingly interconnected world. Cleveland Clinic delivers care to patients outside the United States in Toronto, London and the United Arab Emirates.
- A Commitment to Mentorship: At the heart of our program is a steadfast commitment to mentorship. Our program leadership, executive sponsors, and mentors form the backbone of our success. Together, they create a supportive environment that fosters unique learning opportunities and hands-on guidance. This collaborative effort ensures that Fellows are well-equipped to transition seamlessly into leadership roles within healthcare administration. Discover more about our Program Leadership, Sponsors, and Mentors.
- Structured Personalized Leadership Development: In addition to executive mentoring, Fellows participate in structured leadership development sessions, as well as in-depth skills-based didactic sessions. Led by an executive coach or subject matter expert, these sessions encompass a range of tools including thinking rounds, deep dives, case studies, and strength-based assessments. Learn more about the structure and curriculum of the fellowship.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Our program recognizes and rewards Fellows with a competitive stipend, comprehensive benefits, and unique opportunities for growth:
- 28 days of paid time off.
- Medical coverage through the Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan.
- Access to educational and leadership development classes.
- Automatic enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic Pension Plan.
Project Portfolio
The Cleveland Clinic Administrative Fellowship offers fellows an in-depth project portfolio, immersing them in the inner workings of a global healthcare organization. From clinical operations to cutting-edge technology initiatives, fellows play a key role in driving impactful change alongside leaders in the field. The breadth and variety of this experience allows fellows to make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare while shaping their own futures as leaders.
Throughout the fellowship, fellows engage in a range of dynamic initiatives, collaborating with high-level executives and external partners. This exposure provides invaluable insights into industry trends and the complexities of healthcare delivery. By actively participating in critical discussions and decision-making processes, fellows gain a deep understanding of healthcare systems on both national and global scales. Each project is a gateway to hands-on learning and meaningful contributions, offering unparalleled insight and experience.
Read on to discover some of the recent projects undertaken by our Administrative Fellows.
- Robotics Strategic Plan: Strategic Plan & Business Plan developed to expand Cleveland Clinic's robotic surgery footprint. Served in a Project Manager role, meeting 1:1 with several surgeons and executive leadership - including Dr. Scott Steele, the President of Cleveland Clinic's main campus hospital - to gather a central vision in guiding enterprise prioritization. Granted the opportunity to attend a robotic surgery conference in Chicago to further inform strategic direction.
- Hospital Care At Home: Successfully supported expansion of Cleveland Clinic Florida's Hospital Care At Home Program across Tradition, Martin North, and Martin South Hospitals. Served in a Project Manager role, tracking progress of 15+ workstreams towards operational readiness to launch program. Led education roadshows to inform a variety of front-line caregiver groups on our virtual hospital offerings and expansion plan.
- Cleveland Clinic Florida Supplier Accelerator: Launched and operationalized the new Florida Supplier Accelerator, a program providing training and development to 5 businesses in the Florida market. Led all workstreams, application and onboarding of cohorts, communication with external partners, and managed internal stakeholder relationships.
- Digital AI Strategy: Managed the development and operationalization of three key strategic priorities in the digital strategy for the Enterprise. Including management of key relationships with vendors and cross functional departments to deploy 6 pilots for analysis of generative AI technologies.
- International Operations Business Development Strategy Refresh: In collaboration with the Strategy Office, International Operations Business Development worked to develop a contemporary and focused strategy. This team works to create a proactive business plan for international operations, encompassing key initiatives targeting Europe, LATAM, APAC, Africa, and the Middle East.
Current Fellows
Alexandra Lopez, MPH
Alexandra (Allie) Lopez was born in Maryland, but grew up in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She attended Northeastern University for her undergraduate studies where she earned a BS in Health Science with a minor in Consulting. After concluding her undergraduate studies, she continued at Northeastern University in a Plus-One program to earn her Master of Public Health. During her MPH studies, Allie completed a practicum at EMO Health where she helped to develop solutions to improve organizational capacity for behavioral health providers, and expanding workforce knowledge and skills related to medication management. For her capstone project, Allie worked to evaluate access to follow-up care for a lung nodule program located in Broward County in South Florida. Both experiences helped solidify Allie’s passion for expanding access to care for communities as well as improving clinical efficiency through the integration of new technologies.
Selena Bahta, MHA
Selena Bahta was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She earned her Bachelor of Public Health Sciences from the University of Waterloo. After graduation, she gained valuable experience in Toronto’s healthcare sector through roles focused on business development and patient support, serving as a Client Care Coordinator at ReGen Scientific and later as a Healthcare Navigator at Cleveland Clinic Toronto. These experiences further developed her interests in improving access to care and supporting patients through complex healthcare journeys.
Following this, Selena pursued a Master of Healthcare Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her graduate studies, she completed an operations internship at Houston Methodist Hospital, where she contributed to patient safety and quality initiatives by evaluating processes to enhance the reporting of patient safety events. Selena is now excited to bridge her interests in improving healthcare quality and access as an Administrative Fellow at Cleveland Clinic.
Neha Nagaraj, MHA
Neha was born and raised in Indiana. She attended Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned her undergraduate degree in International Studies. Neha went on to pursue her Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at the University of Minnesota. Before her fellowship, she completed a graduate administrative residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During her time there, she worked in the Division of General Internal Medicine, focusing on outpatient clinical operations and space utilization.
Lejla Hamidovic, MHA
Lejla was born in Bosnia but raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She earned her bachelor's degree in healthcare management at Saint Louis University and went on to complete the university’s accelerated Master of Health Administration (MHA) program.
During graduate school, Lejla interned at Cleveland Clinic with International and Emerging Markets, where she gained experience in business development, global patient services, and international finance. Her internship allowed her to work with teams across the enterprise and deepen her understanding of international healthcare operations. She is excited to be back as a fellow and gain broad exposure across the healthcare enterprise.
Tydarius Moxie, MHA
Tydarius (Ty) Moxie was born and raised in Pembroke Pines, FL. He attended Cornell University for his undergraduate and graduate studies where he earned his BS in Policy Analysis and Management and Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the Sloan Program in Health Administration’s accelerated four-plus-one track. During his graduate studies, Ty concentrated on children and maternal health research with a passion for identifying and resolving health care inequities. His capstone project tackled strategic expansion for a Texas-based home health care company, aiming to improve access to vital services across the state. After interning within Executive Administration at the Cleveland Clinic, Ty now steps into the role of an Administrative Fellow, passionate about breaking down barriers and addressing factors that influence health outcomes.
Vidhi Patel, MSHSM
Vidhi Patel, a dual citizen born in London, England and raised in Athens, Georgia. She obtained a Bachelors in Health Policy & Management and Sociology from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Science in Health Systems Management from Rush University. While pursuing her graduate degree, she led several stewardship initiatives at Rush University Medical Center as an administrative project assistant, including reducing nitrous oxide leakage and diverting landfill waste. Vidhi spent last summer as a graduate administrative intern in the Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic, supporting the Urology department with OR optimization and supply chain enhancements, amongst various initiatives. She is thrilled to be returning to the Cleveland Clinic as an Administrative Fellow and looks forward to diving deeper into operations, clinical, hospital, and international. Vidhi is passionate about improving healthcare access for people facing barriers to access and is eager to contribute to the Cleveland Clinic's innovative work in improving operational efficiency. She looks forward to contributing to the Cleveland community through volunteering with various organizations.
Victoria Ortiz, MHA
Victoria Ortiz (she/her) is originally from Gurnee, Illinois, and now joins us as an Ohio-based Administrative Fellow for the 2025–2026 year. She recently earned her Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University. During her graduate studies, Victoria delved into her interests in women's wellness, the intersection of design and healthcare, and population health. She gained hands-on experience in hospital operations as a Cleveland Clinic graduate intern with the Medical Specialty Institute and through her capstone project with a New York faith-based hospital system, addressing ED boarding. Before graduate school, Victoria attended Case Western Reserve University, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology and Business Management. She also previously participated in another Cleveland Clinic Health Management Education program, serving as an undergraduate intern with the International and Emerging Markets team in 2021.
