ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVES
The objective of the David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship is to provide a unique opportunity to learn about the political system through direct exposure to public and private sector roles in health policy development. The Fellowship embodies Mr. Winston’s commitment to the public/private partnership necessary for a high quality, market oriented health care system. The Fellowship is sponsored by the David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship Board of Trustees and is administered in collaboration with the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
The David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship is a 12-16 month postgraduate experience in Washington, D.C. The first portion of the Fellowship is a planned rotation of at least three months during which the Fellow will visit various centers of current health policy development at the national level, and may include activities at nearby state capitals. During the final months, the Fellows will pursue a personal interest placement with the guidance of the Board of Trustees, which is comprised of key policy makers from the private and public sectors. This program gives the Fellows the advantage of the Board’s judgment and access, as well as an opportunity for personal initiative and exploration of a single issue.
THE PROGRAM
The David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship is a unique opportunity in that the program includes systematic exposure to organizations, associations and coalitions in the private sector as well as policy development centers in Congress and the Administration. A distinguished Board of Trustees has the responsibility of helping assure the quality of the experience.
The Trustees will work with the Fellow to plan the orientation visits to key policy development centers during the first three months of the Fellowship. During the remaining 9 months, the Fellows complete a full-time placement that allows them to gain first-hand experience in policy-making and explore current issues in depth.
STIPENDS AND EXPENSES
The Fellowship winner(s) will be appointed to the staff of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration for purpose of salary and benefits administration. The Fellowship stipend for 2011-2012, which is taxable as regular income, is $3,965 per month. A benefits program is also provided, which includes individual health insurance coverage. The Fellowship provides up to a total of $2,500 for direct, receipted expenses of relocation to Washington, D.C. A budget is provided for the fellow to travel to conferences and meetings. All other costs are the responsibility of the Fellow.
THE FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE
The Fellowship will begin in June 2011, and end 12-16 months later. The Fellowship is administered by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Information on the Fellowship is sent to schools in September of each year. Applications are due back to Department Chairs in October, for submission to AUPHA in November. Interviews are typically held in January and an invitation is extended to the top candidate(s) immediately following the interview.
Learn about the history of the Winston Health Policy Fellowship and hear from past Fellows about the opportunities the Fellowship provides.
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