Administrative Fellowship Visibility

“The Sentara Fellowship program provided me with an exceptional foundation from which to launch my healthcare career. Sentara intentionally designs its fellowship program to set up young leaders to succeed. In this program you will have access to some of the industry’s top thought leaders, strategists, and operations experts. Sentara is constantly pushing the envelope on care design, seeking better ways to deliver high quality care to our community. As a fellow, you will learn how to lead with the future in mind while being accountable to the present. Even after 18 years of service at Sentara, I still apply lessons learned from my fellowship and rely on the relationships I built during this stage of my professional journey.”

Joanne Inman, MHA, FACHE
Division President, Sentara Leigh Hospital

Former Administrative Fellow, 2004 - 2005

“Through my Sentara fellowship experience, I had the opportunity to gain broad exposure to all divisions of the organization through planned rotations, shadowing and projects. The most valuable experience from my fellowship year was the executive mentorship and the relationships built with leaders across the organization. I still rely on many of these relationships in my current role!”

Shannon Murphy, MHA
Chief of Staff to the President & CEO

Former Administrative Fellow, 2016 - 2017

“Sentara’s Administrative Fellowship was an amazing opportunity to learn about the complexities of an integrated health system and discover where my strengths best fit into the organization. During the fellowship, I was able to shadow high level executives, receive candid feedback on skills crucial to success and make a meaningful impact in the organization. The fellowship is structured to maximize your opportunity to find your passion, build executive presence and begin to form your leadership style. The growth I experienced during my fellowship prepared me for my first leadership role in healthcare and set a strong framework for my career.”

Jace Brady, MHA
Vice President of Operations, Sentara Princess Anne

Former Administrative Fellow, 2017-2018

“I contribute the success in my career at Sentara to the administrative fellowship. I was attracted to Sentara’s fellowship because of the opportunity to rotate throughout various divisions, exposure to senior level leadership and the success of previous fellows. The opportunity to rotate through the divisions provides fellows the chance to learn about the various clinical and business functions of an integrated health system and develop relationships with leaders that will support their future growth in the organization.”

Michele Carroll, MHA
Vice President of Operations, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Former Administrative Fellow, 2013-2014

“I chose to complete my Fellowship with Sentara due to the evident commitment to patients and the broader community, leadership’s support for the team’s wellbeing and growth, and the diversity of opportunities. I have remained with the system because all of my initial inclinations have proven true over my career here. The Sentara Administrative Fellowship afforded me a comprehensive view of the care continuum and integrated systems of support. I was given the opportunity to explore a variety of areas and encouraged to be curious. I was allowed to lead high visibility projects and challenged to be creative and embrace all aspects of leadership as a young professional. Most importantly, I was able to partner with a diverse spectrum of team members to include front line professionals and corporate executives and learn from each and every one. I developed long lasting relationships that have aided in my growth and allowed me to positively contribute to the work of this organization.”

Chernelle Hill, MHA
Vice President of Operations, Sentara Obici Hospital

Former Administrative Fellow, 2011 - 2012

“The Sentara fellowship gave me an opportunity to see and experience the entire healthcare system from corporate quality initiatives, hospital operations, medical group operations, and health plan strategy. I am grateful for the experience and the relationships and mentors that helped me during my fellowship and are still guiding and supporting me today. “

Tyler Okoren, MHA
Director of Telehealth & Digital Solutions
Ambulatory Service Division

Former Administrative Fellow, 2014-2015

Learn More about Our Administrative Fellowship

This short video will give an overview of the program, highlighting past Fellows’ project work, career advancement opportunities, and the community that revolves around this special program.

Sentara Administrative Fellowship Visibility and Testimonials

Learn More about Our Administrative Fellowship

Learn More About our Administrative Fellowship Program