Fellowship in Emergency Medicine Clinical Operations and Administration

• MD, DO, or equivalent international medical degree.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine.
• Qualified to work as an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Illinois Medical License.
• Possess or obtain a DEA license before fellowship commencement.
• Submit:

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Letter of Interest

One letter of recommendation from an academic or administrative mentor

One additional letter of recommendation

• Successfully complete the faculty interview and institutional credentialing process

The Emergency Medicine Clinical Operations & Administration Fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a highly specialized leadership fellowship designed for emergency physicians seeking careers in emergency department administration and health system leadership. The fellowship is offered through the Department of Emergency Medicine and provides an immersive educational experience focused on optimizing emergency department operations, patient flow, healthcare quality, and organizational performance. Fellows serve as attending physicians within the Emergency Department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, while simultaneously working alongside departmental and hospital leadership on strategic operational initiatives. The curriculum emphasizes healthcare administration, quality improvement, patient safety, financial management, staffing, emergency department throughput, data analytics, and systems engineering. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Medical Directors, gaining practical leadership experience through committee participation, executive meetings, and operational projects. Opportunities are also available to pursue formal business education, including an MBA through Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, based on individual career goals. Graduates are well prepared for careers as emergency department medical directors, hospital administrators, academic leaders, and healthcare executives within complex health systems.