California Leadership Fellowship Program

The NHHF California Leadership Fellowship is an executive training program that aims to advance the careers of Hispanic physicians pursuing work with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, State, and City Health Commissioner positions, and academic leaders in medical schools, chief medical officers in federal clinics and private practice.

The purpose of the NHHF Leadership Fellowship is to assist in the development of leadership potential among The Leadership Fellowship aims to increase skilled Hispanic physicians who may be eligible for entry to the pool of applicants for policy making and executive positions within the state government and the private sector at decision-making levels. The ultimate outcome is to improve the quality of health of all Americans.

The original Leadership Fellowship was established by core faculty, Jo Ivey Boufford, MD and Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP in 1999 under a Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and continued with support from various funders and most recently by Centene Foundation and Centene/Health Net. Faculty include health care experts from various leadership positions at the State and Federal levels and stakeholders to learn from.

Eligibility for the Leadership Fellowship includes being a mid-career (at least five years post training) Hispanic licensed physician who has documented leadership activities, interest in future decision-making positions, and commitment to improving health of Hispanics. NHHF is seeking applicants for the Class of 2025. If interested, send your resume, personal statement and one letter of recommendation to Selection Committee at [email protected] by January 15, 2025.

Orientation

The Fellowship commences at the two day Orientation at the NHMA Annual Conference where incoming fellows have the opportunity to meet one another in-person, as well as connect with previous Leadership Fellowship Alumni. As part of the program, the fellows are appointed to policy analysis teams to create policy recommendations for NHHF key advocacy priorities (Medical Education Diversity & Womens' Reproductive Health). The fellows then present their projects the following year's NHMA Annual Conference.

Virtual Series

During the summer, the NHHF fellows participate in 12 hours of virtual training seminars facilitated by Core Faculty. These sessions consist of expert speakers from public health, media, advocacy and leaders from different stakeholders in the public health arena to address leadership skills and health disparities in the Hispanic community.

Sacramento Institute

A three day Sacramento Institute occurs in August. During this week, fellows have seminars and meet with the California Health and Human Services and its related key agencies and policymakers from the governor's office and the state legislature to discuss public health initiatives and Hispanics.

Washington DC Institute

A four day Washington DC Institute occurs in September. During this week, fellows have seminars and meet with the White House, U.S. Health and Human Services, and policymakers from the U.S. Congress to discuss public health initiatives and Hispanics and leadership skills-building sessions such as conflict management and policy analysis team projects. The week culminates with the participation of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute events to meet Congress Members and Hispanic leaders from across the nation.