Mentorship Details for the Next Generation
Becoming a Mentor
Share your experience, guide a rising leader, and help shape the future of health care through the AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship. The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship is a year-long leadership development program for emerging hospital and health system leaders. Fellows participate in immersive learning experiences, peer collaboration, and a capstone project focused on addressing real organizational challenges. Each fellow is paired with an experienced mentor who supports their leadership development and capstone work throughout the program.
Mentor Commitment & Quick Facts
- Time Commitment: ~1–3 hours per month
- Program Length: 12 months
- Kick-off Event: June 22–23, 2026 (Chicago)
- Honorarium: Provided
- Selection Notification: May 2026
- Questions: nextgen@aha.org
What You Can Expect
- Meet with your assigned fellow approximately once per month
- Provide guidance on leadership growth and career development
- Offer feedback and perspective on the fellow’s capstone project
- Support the fellow as they apply program learning in their organization
- Participate in select program touchpoints (primarily virtual)
Missed the Mentor Info Session?
View the session recording for an overview of expectations and the mentor–fellow experience.
Submit the Mentor Interest Form
Share your background and indicate interest in serving as a mentor.
Why Mentor Through the AHA?
Emerging health care leaders are navigating unprecedented complexity, from workforce challenges to evolving care models and community needs. Mentors play a critical role in helping fellows turn learning into leadership action. By serving as a mentor, you’ll provide perspective, guidance, and practical insight while helping strengthen the future leadership pipeline for hospitals and health systems nationwide.