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ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship 2025 – 2026

Rural Health Fellowship

ICAHN’s Rural Health Fellowship is a six-month rural health leadership development program for rising leaders in Illinois’ critical access and rural hospitals. ICAHN will select 20 highly motivated individuals to participate in the 2025 - 26 Fellowship. Deadline to apply is October 10, 2025 and you will be notified by October 14, 2025 of your acceptance.

As a Fellow, you will gain a deeper appreciation of what sets rural healthcare apart from urban and a greater understanding of what rural leaders are called to do in their positions. ICHAN developed the Rural Health Fellowship to not be just another leadership program; but to be an opportunity for individuals to grow in areas that matter most for the future of rural health. Our focus is on rural  and our presenters are experts in our four key pillars hospital operations, hospital finance, rural health advocacy, and rural health leadership,. Through the expertise of presenters, faculty, and mentors/ coaches, you will deepen your understanding of how these essential pillars impact your institution and your community.

Key Elements of the Fellowship:

• Robust and collaborative learning curriculum, including in-person events.
and interactive Zoom sessions that will meet twice monthly. The Fellowship kick-off will be held October 28 in Springfield, Il.
• Mentor or coaching opportunity with an experienced rural health leader.
• Designing a rural healthcare project of your choice and presenting your project at the conclusion of the Fellowship.

Key Dates:

Click here to see the Fellowship agenda

Cost: $2,500 per person.

Why should you be a Fellow?

    • My experience with the ICAHN fellowship program was invaluable. The CEO of Pana Community Hospital was my mentor and I hit the jackpot with her. We were able to bounce ideas off of each other, along with working on the fellowship project together. It was a great way to form relationships from around the state with many professionals. I would recommend every leader to participate in this program! 
    • It was divine intervention, as I was full of doubt about rural health. This program opened my eyes to the possibilities.
    • A very wonderful opportunity to improve on leadership skills and to be empowered and inspired.
    • New and seasoned leaders need to embrace life long learning and relationship building. The ICAHN Fellowship program not only met this, but exceeded it.
    • I felt the entire program was awesome. The length of the Fellowship and the zoom sessions were conducive to learning and there is a good balance between work and the program. 

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $949,120 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.