Become A Council Fellow

What is it like to be a Council Fellow?

• Actively contribute to immersive experiences that lend new insights into the inner workings of our healthcare system.
• Participate in lectures led by the most influential healthcare leaders of today.
• Connect with your professional peers to create long-lasting bonds.
• Grow your network to pave the way for collaboration that will create change in the industry for years to come.

A completed application consists of a submitted application, resume, and two letters of recommendation.

Apply Today for the 2027 Council Fellows Class

The Council Fellows Class of 2027 applications open Wednesday, September 9, 2026 and close Friday, October 23, 2026.

The Council Fellows class features industry executives and esteemed thought leaders from various sectors within healthcare. When building each Council Fellows class, we are looking for a strong cross-section of candidates representing a mix of diverse experiences from varying subsectors of the healthcare industry. Our Selection Committee prioritizes candidate experience working directly in a healthcare setting and/or experience in a role that impacts care delivery, care management or funding in the industry.  To create a class with diverse perspectives, the candidate’s current role, organization, and experience are considered.

Consider the following questions when applying:

• In what ways can my company and I contribute to strengthening and elevating Nashville as The Healthcare City?
• Is my expertise relevant and additive to the learnings of other Council Fellows participants?