Lead the Future of Healthcare Operations
The CLS Health Operational Manager Fellowship is a competitive, hands-on leadership development program designed for ambitious professionals ready to make a measurable impact in healthcare.
This immersive 3-month experience equips emerging leaders with the operational, financial, and strategic expertise required to excel inside a growing multi-specialty healthcare organization.
At CLS Health, we understand that operational excellence directly shapes patient outcomes. Our fellowship prepares the next generation of healthcare leaders through executive mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and high-impact initiatives.
As a fellow, you will own meaningful projects, contribute to operational decision-making, work alongside executive leadership, and deliver measurable improvements across the organization. You’ll leave with real responsibility on your résumé — not just observation hours.
Program Outline
- Schedule: Full-time
- Program Length: 3 months
- Compensation: Paid with competitive stipend
- Cohort Size: Up to 6 fellows per quarter
- Start Dates: January, April, July, October
- Location: CLS Health Administrative Offices + partnered clinic & project sites
- Program Lead: Misty Berger, Chief Operations Officer
Program Highlights
- Executive mentorship from CLS Health leaders and senior operations managers
- Hands-on operational projects with real organizational impact
- Cross-departmental rotations across healthcare operations, finance, HR, data, legal, and strategy
- Weekly didactic sessions led by departmental leaders
- Capstone project presented to senior leadership
- Leadership development focused on communication, problem-solving, and systems thinking
Curriculum Outline
Month 1 – Orientation & Operational Foundations
Month 2 – Departmental Rotations & Applied Learning
Month 3 – Strategic Capstone & Leadership Development
Application Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the CLS Health Operational Manager Fellowship application process, including eligibility criteria, program timing, required materials, and the selection process.
We encourage all applicants to review this information carefully to ensure all criteria are met and materials are submitted prior to their selected start date.
Eligible Applicants: Please submit your application through the online form below. Applications are accepted for upcoming January, April, July, and October cohorts.
Eligibility
- Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates
- Degrees in healthcare administration, business, finance, public health, data science, or related fields
- Strong interest in healthcare operations and leadership
- Demonstrated academic achievement and professional initiative
- Ability to commit full-time for the 3-month fellowship
Timeline
- Applications Open: Rolling admissions
- Start Dates: January, April, July, October
- Program Length: 3 months (12 weeks)
- Cohort Size: Up to 6 fellows per quarter
- Location: CLS Health Administrative Offices + clinic and project sites
Application Requirements
- Resume (PDF upload)
- Statement of Interest (250 words max)
- University & Major
- Degree Type (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
- Graduation Date
- Area(s) of Interest
- Preferred Start Date (January / April / July / October)
- Reference (optional)
Selection Process
Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in an interview with program leadership.
Selections are based on:
- Leadership potential
- Communication skills
- Professionalism and initiative
- Alignment with CLS Health’s mission and operational values
Selected applicants will receive onboarding details prior to their program start date.
Program Leadership
Misty Berger, MBA
Misty Berger serves as Chief Operations Officer at CLS Health, where she leads enterprise-wide operational strategy, clinical support infrastructure, and organizational growth initiatives. With extensive experience in healthcare operations and administration, Misty is responsible for optimizing systems, improving performance across multi-site clinical operations, and aligning operational execution with CLS Health’s mission of delivering exceptional patient care.
As the executive sponsor of the CLS Health Operational Manager Residency Program, Misty plays a central role in mentoring emerging leaders and creating hands-on development opportunities that bridge academic knowledge with real-world healthcare operations.
Join Us in Shaping Healthcare How It Should Be
Healthcare is evolving — and strong operational leadership is essential to delivering better patient outcomes at scale.
If you’re ready to take ownership, drive impact, and accelerate your career in healthcare leadership, we invite you to apply.
Join the CLS Health Operational Manager Fellowship and help define the future of healthcare delivery.