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The application to join our 2026 cohort is now open!
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The application to join our 2026 cohort is now open!
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We are looking for leaders who have the courage and compassion to confront life-limiting disparities in health.

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Application Timeline  

  • February 18, 2025: Application opens
  • March 13, 2025: Informational webinar – REGISTER HERE
  • April 10, 2025: Application closes
  • June 2025: First round of applicant interviews
  • July 2025: Second round of applicant interviews
  • August 2025: Applicant acceptance notifications go out

 

The AFHE Recruitment Prospectus details the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program and provides step-by-step guidance on the application process.

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The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program is designed to bring together the many diverse industries and professions that influence health and well-being including, but not limited to: art, law, business, academia, medicine, government, journalism, social enterprise, research, media, housing, and health care delivery.

Fellows will be selected based on demonstrated commitment in the area of health equity and leadership potential. The program will build and support a group of global, multidisciplinary leaders equipped with the technical knowledge, skills and network to advance health equity in their organizations and communities.

Application Requirements

 

Who should apply?

Individuals who: 
  • Want to become global leaders in the elimination of health disparities
  • Are early to mid-career
  • Are currently engaged in health-related work
  • Are currently in leadership or a position that has potential for leadership
  • Value diverse perspectives
  • Enjoy working in groups

Program Objectives

  • Know Disparities
  • Combat Inequity 
  • Build Leaders
  • Create a Network

Program Expectations

Selected fellows will need to:
  • Attend in person convenings throughout the year (4-week time commitment)
  • Participate in the online curriculum that includes: biweekly online classes, individualized coaching, peer mentoring, and team-based learning (12-16 hours per month)
  • Be proficient in the English language

Please note that all educational experiences and travel expenses related to participation in the fellowship will be covered by the program.

Selection Criteria

Fellows are chosen for the next step of the application process by the strength of their statement of interest, including past accomplishments that demonstrate a strong commitment to health equity, the quality of their project proposal, the strength of their recommendation letters and the completion of the employer support form.

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