A highly selective, one-of-a-kind Hospital Medicine Administrative Fellowship at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) in Neptune, New Jersey is recruiting a single exceptional candidate ready to bridge clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Developed collaboratively between HMH and the sponsoring physician services organization, this program is designed to equip a future hospitalist leader with the strategic, operational, and emotional-intelligence competencies required to drive decision-making at the executive level. The fellowship is led by Mohamed Bakr, M.D., MBA, FACP, CPE — Vice President of Hospital Medicine, East Region, and attending physician at JSUMC — offering direct mentorship from a nationally recognized physician executive. This is a rare, purpose-built pathway for a clinician who wants to shape the future of hospital medicine leadership.
Perks and Benefits
- Structured, fully sponsored fellowship program with a defined leadership development curriculum
- Direct mentorship from Mohamed Bakr, M.D., MBA, FACP, CPE — VP of Hospital Medicine, East Region
- Training designed to prepare the fellow for leadership roles at both Envision-contracted and non-Envision-contracted HMH sites
- Access to the full academic and clinical resources of Hackensack Meridian Health, one of New Jersey's largest health networks
- Positioned at a Level I Adult and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with broad subspecialty exposure across 60+ specialty areas
Practice Highlights
- Fellowship site: Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center — the only Level I Adult and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Monmouth and Ocean counties
- Medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians spanning 60 specialty areas, providing a rich interdisciplinary environment for leadership development
- Program focus: integrating bedside clinical care with strategic and operational decision-making at the health system level
- Curriculum designed to develop emotionally intelligent, socially integrated physician leaders capable of serving in executive and administrative roles
- Highly competitive selection process — one fellow chosen from the national applicant pool per cohort
- On-campus HOPE Tower: a 10-story medical office building housing advanced imaging services, a clinical academic center, specialty physician offices, and a cancer center — providing exposure to outpatient and ambulatory operations alongside inpatient leadership
- JSUMC ranked #5 hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026
- Nationally High Performing programs in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Geriatrics, and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- 13 procedures and conditions recognized as High Performing: Aortic valve surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Diabetes, Heart arrhythmia, Heart attack, Heart bypass surgery, Heart failure, Hip fracture, Hip replacement, Kidney failure, Leukemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma, Pacemaker implantation, and Stroke
Qualifications
- Clinical background in Hospital Medicine or an equivalent inpatient specialty — the program is designed to bridge clinical expertise and administrative leadership
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare leadership, operations, and strategic decision-making
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills consistent with the program's emphasis on emotional intelligence and social integration
- New Jersey medical licensure or eligibility to obtain required for clinical components of the fellowship
- Competitive applicants will show evidence of leadership initiative, academic achievement, or prior administrative engagement
About the Community
Neptune Township sits on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, directly east of Trenton along the Garden State Parkway, with a community of approximately 38,000 residents. The location offers a rare combination of coastal living — pristine Atlantic beaches, the scenic Pinelands, and a vibrant Shore culture — alongside easy access to two major metros: Philadelphia and New York City are each roughly one hour away. Monmouth County is consistently rated among the best places to live in the nation by major business and consumer publications, recognized for its strong public school system, cultural amenities including restaurants, art museums, ballet, and theater, and an exceptional quality of life that draws professionals and families alike.