Overview
Cleveland Clinic’s Graduate Administrative Internship Program is the largest graduate administrative internship program in the nation. This program prepares the next generation of healthcare leaders by providing students the opportunity to be immersed in a specific area of the enterprise, while also providing exposure to a broad range of topics through organized development sessions. These deep dive didactic sessions cover areas such as distance health, strategy and international operations.
Throughout the summer, students will be supported by a dedicated team to ensure the experience aligns with their professional goals and interests. This collaborative environment cohort model fosters a strong sense of community, enabling fellows to share insights, tackle challenges together, and build lasting professional relationships.
Program Description
Cleveland Clinic’s Graduate Administrative Internship Program is the largest graduate administrative internship program in the nation. This program prepares the next generation of healthcare leaders by providing students the opportunity to be immersed in a specific area of the enterprise, while also providing exposure to a broad range of topics through organized development sessions. These deep dive didactic sessions cover areas such as distance health, strategy and international operations. Throughout the summer, students will be supported by a dedicated team to ensure the experience aligns with their professional goals and interests. This collaborative environment cohort model fosters a strong sense of community, enabling fellows to share insights, tackle challenges together, and build lasting professional relationships.
Why choose the Cleveland Clinic Graduate Administrative Internship?
- Curriculum: At Cleveland Clinic, our meticulously crafted curriculum propels interns into the dynamic realm of healthcare management.
- Hands-On Experience: Our curriculum immerses interns in hands-on project work, allowing them to fully engage with their placements and gain practical experience.
- Didactic Sessions: In addition to project work, interns participate in focused didactic sessions that cover multiple aspects of healthcare management. These sessions delve into key concepts such as International Operations, Emergency Management, Strategy, and Excel casework, equipping interns with strategic insights essential for navigating the industry's complexities.
- Caring for the Community: Aligned with Cleveland Clinic’s care priorities, community service is an integral part of our Graduate Internship Program. Interns engage in community care initiatives throughout the summer, serving the community.
- Engagement with High-Level Leadership: Each intern is paired with a preceptor and sponsor who guide their learning journey. Additionally, interns gain unparalleled insights into executive leadership by participating in exclusive events such as Leadership Rounds.
Join us at the Cleveland Clinic Graduate Internship Program, where our thoughtfully designed curriculum empowers you to thrive and succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare management.
Post-graduate opportunities
Many interns go on to become administrative fellows at Cleveland Clinic. Before they return to graduate school, interns are given the opportunity to apply and interview for the Administrative Fellowship Program through an Early Decision process.
Leadership
Amelia Brown
Program Director, Graduate Administrative Internship Program
Executive Director, Medical Specialty Institute
Amelia Brown is a seasoned healthcare professional with over a decade of driving innovation and success in the medical field. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Medical Specialty Institute, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while optimizing organizational performance.
Amelia began her journey in healthcare at Cleveland Clinic in 2011 as an Administrative Fellow. She has also served in other positions at Cleveland Clinic including Department Administrator for Colorectal Surgery and Endoscopy, and Director of Operations with the Regional Hospitals and Family Health Centers.
During her career, Amelia has also held leadership positions with SCL Health/Intermountain and Universal Health Services. Amelia holds a Master in Health Administration as well as a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University.
Bob Kaleel
Program Director, Graduate Administrative Internship Program
Associate Director, Administrative Fellowship Program
Director, Hospital Medicine
Bob Kaleel, MHA is the Director of Hospital Medicine which consists of 180 physicians and 80 APPs at eight hospitals across Northeast Ohio. He also serves as an Associate Program Director for the Administrative Fellowship Program. Previously, Bob served as the Department Administrator for Allergy & Clinical Immunology as well as Assistant Administrator for the Respiratory Institute working on projects such as external hospital affiliations, the Post-Covid Pulmonary Clinic, and institute access operations.
Bob is an alumnus of the Cleveland Clinic Administrative Fellowship and received his Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University participating in the five-year BS/MHA program. In his free time, Bob enjoys playing golf, going to Cleveland sporting events, and exploring the Cleveland food scene.
Program Structure
The Cleveland Clinic Graduate Administrative Internship Program is a competitive 10 to 12-week summer program offered to graduate students in MHA, MBA, and MPH programs. Eligible students will have completed their first year of graduate studies.
The internship program will provide students the opportunity to work within a specific institute or department across the Cleveland Clinic. Interns will be located either at Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio or at one of our Florida locations. Once granted admission into the program, interns will have the opportunity to have their location and institute preference noted, and placements will be made depending on the needs of the enterprise.
Additionally, students will have hone their competencies in a variety of areas (e.g., clinical operations, international operations, strategy) by participating in regular didactic sessions and case studies. Although housing is not provided, interns will receive resources to assist them in identifying housing options.
Program sponsors and mentors
Interns are supported by a dedicated team to ensure their experience aligns with their professional goals and interests. Each intern is assigned to a sponsor. The sponsor acts as a mentor and works with the intern to identify projects that satisfy their interests and enhance their professional development. In addition, interns can create informal mentor-mentee relationships with leaders across the enterprise, in addition to individuals involved in other Health Management Education programs.
While interns receive tremendous support from their sponsor, who is typically in a director or executive-level role, interns typically work most closely with a preceptor who oversees their daily work.
Cohort model
Interns benefit from the program’s cohort model. Each group consists of approximately 20 interns, placed in both Florida and Ohio. This collaborative environment allows interns to network and collaborate with students from other top graduate programs. The cohort model helps interns tackle challenges together and fosters a strong sense of community during their summer experience.
How Do I Apply?
Applications will open soon for the 2025 Cleveland Clinic Graduate Administrative Internship. The application deadline is October 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Your cover letter should be addressed to the “Selection Committee” and indicate your interest in Cleveland Clinic and goals for a summer internship.
After initial reviews, select first-round remote interviews will take place in November/December, followed by second-round interviews and final selections in late December. The internship may be on-site, remote, or hybrid. A competitive hourly pay will be provided to students during the 10-12-week internship
FAQs
How many interns are selected?
Our cohort model hires up to twenty-two interns per year with opportunities for placement in both Ohio and Florida.
Does the Graduate Administrative Internship sponsor work visas?
No, we do not sponsor work visas for the summer internship. If an individual is currently on a student visa as part of their graduate degree program, a separate visa should not be needed for the internship.
What types of projects do interns typically work on during the graduate administrative internship?
The Graduate Administrative Internship Program provides interns the opportunity to complete a variety of projects. A couple of projects interns have completed in the past include:
- Analysis of Physician Engagement Data in the Pediatric Institute.
- Publication of Pediatric Outcome Measures.
- Development of an Interactive Tool to Recommend Block Schedule Adjustments for Orthopedic Surgeons.
- Presentation to Executive Team on COVID-19 After-Action Review.
- Process Map to Improve Efficiency of Medical Assistants in the Heart and Vascular Institute.
- Creation and Implementation of an Audit Tool for Emergency Department Plan of Care Boards.
- Development of a Geriatric Telehealth Pilot Program.
- Reduction of Kidney Transplant Readmissions.
What post-graduate opportunities are available to Graduate Administrative Interns?
Many interns go on to become administrative fellows at Cleveland Clinic. Before they return to graduate school, interns are given the opportunity to apply and interview for the Administrative Fellowship Program through an Early Decision process.
