INTRO TEXT / HISTORY / TODAY

In 1973, eligibility for the Fellowship was limited to faculty from 114 academic health centers and institutions with medical schools. Applicants were nominated by the CEO of their institution, with only one candidate allowed per school. The process was intentionally selective, requiring letters, interviews, and a commitment from the institution to reintegrate the Fellow’s expertise after the program. This narrow scope focused on mid-career academic leaders and helped manage the program’s early scale. The board noted that eligibility could be reconsidered if the program proved successful.