SmartRise Health Fellowships offers participants the opportunity to apply quality improvement methodology and problem-solving skills to real-life work experiences to address health inequities.
Our programs help health systems grow the capacity of current and future leaders to close gaps in clinical outcomes where they work and in the communities where they live.
What is a Health
Equity Fellowship?
The fellowship is a year long training program focused on delivering an application and project-based curriculum grounded in health equity, quality improvement, project management, coaching and facilitation, and leadership development through in-person and online programming.
12-month clinical and operational fellowship for cohort of health equity leaders of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, focused on health equity integration/quality improvement
Facilitates a health system health integration, as teams build capacity to focus on health equity integration - identifying and addressing health inequities in patients, health plan and community members
Builds capacity to support successful preparation and completion of accreditation reporting i.e., CMS, TJC, WSHA
Provides an application-based curriculum grounded in health equity, quality improvement, project management, coaching and facilitation, and leadership techniques
Creates a pipeline of current and future leaders with an understanding of identifying and combatting inequities, developing a workforce to support initiative design, implementation and improvement. This cohort of fellows will serve as an accountable framework to secure long-term integration and sustainability of health equity efforts
Fellowship Outcomes & Benefits
Lead new ways of thinking and innovative ideas for improving health equity and quality of care, reducing harm, and patient-centered outcomes at your organization
Impact your system while pursuing a strategic project with metrics tied to organization commitment to Health Equity
Prepare and lead completion of CMS/Joint Commission Reviews pertaining to Health Equity
Deepen knowledge in health equity and strategies to inspire a culture of equitable outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The Fellowship is a 12-month clinical and operational training program for emerging and established leaders dedicated to health equity. It provides a project-based curriculum focused on quality improvement, coaching, facilitation, leadership development, and health system reform.
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This program is for healthcare professionals and teams that want to develop long-term ability to identify, address, and minimize health disparities within their organizations and the communities they serve. We accept people with varied backgrounds and experiences.
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The Fellowship emphasizes applied learning in health equity integration, quality improvement, project management, facilitation, leadership, and workforce development. Fellows learn how to drive system-level change and support accreditation preparation (CMS, TJC, WSHA).
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Each Fellow or team leads a strategic equity-focused project aligned with their organization’s mission and metrics. These projects have measurable outcomes tied to leadership priorities, accreditation readiness, and community health impact.
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Fellows learn how to lead equity-focused activities, contribute to accreditation efforts, and improve their companies' equity infrastructure. They also join a growing network of leaders committed to reforming systems and creating a culture of equal outcomes.
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