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)
Attend a Mentor Info Session
Learn about expectations, time commitment, 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.