The UVA Medical Center Administrative Fellowship Program provides individuals with a post-graduate experience in an academic medical center to better prepare them as a healthcare leader. Fellows benefit from interaction with Medical Center senior leadership and are involved in a range of strategic, clinical and operational projects. They also receive first-hand experience of public policy on a local, regional and national level.

The fellowship is a two-year commitment. Fellows report directly to Abdi Somo, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer of UVA Health University Medical Center

Abdi Somo, MBA, CAO of UVA Health University Medical Center, serves as the fellowship preceptor. Abdi holds a Master of Business Administration and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. With over a decade of experience in academic medical centers, he brings deep clinical and operational expertise. He is passionate about mentoring future healthcare leaders and guiding fe...