Population Health Management Fellowship

Overview

We offer a dynamic one-to-two-year fellowship program designed for board-eligible graduating residents, fellows or physicians who are interested in advancing their careers in population health and value-based care.
Fellows spend about 30% of their time providing clinical care, with the remainder focused on operational frameworks, programmatic infrastructure, didactic training, and mentorship with population health clinical leaders. The objective is for each fellow to develop the skills to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate population health strategies—within the broader context of value-based care.

Requirements

Important dates:

• Application deadline: September 1, 2026
• Decision notification: October 31, 2026
• Fellowship begins: July 2027

Application requirements:

• Graduation from an ACGME-accredited residency program

• Demonstrated interest in population health management and commitment to value-based care

• Evidence of leadership potential

• A complete application:

  • CV
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A letter of interest

This fellowship offers the opportunity for enrollment in the Harvard Program in Clinical Effectiveness, a field of study that prepares students to lead clinical research and improve health care delivery systems. The curriculum teaches students to identify the most appropriate, ethical, and cost-effective ways of providing health care through prevention, early detection, cost-effectiveness, and evidence-based care.
Please note: participation in this Harvard program requires a separate application process and applicants must meet the program’s admission criteria.

What you will learn

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational components of population health and value-based care in a large health system
• Describe the financial and operational considerations for an Accountable Care Organization
• Match population health strategies to specific patient populations and needs
• Analyze program outcomes and make recommendations on program scale and scope
• Lead and manage a project team

Resident Elective Rotation

This two- to four-week program provides Mass General Brigham medical residents with an introduction to population health and value-based care. Residents meet with PHSO staff to learn how programs are developed and implemented across Mass General Brigham.
Participants are able to choose a Core Program to immerse themselves in to gain hands-on exposure and foundational knowledge in population health. Participants will work closely with the Associate Chief Population Health Officer, Medical Director team and the PHSO Program Director. The rotation provides a deeper understanding of systems-based approaches to population health program design, operations, and evaluation.

How to Apply

To apply, please reach out to Keri Sperry