APP Primary Care Fellowship - Nevada

We are thrilled to announce our APP Fellowship accreditation by APPFA, a division of the ANCC! What makes this accomplishment even more special is that we are the only accredited APP Fellowship across all of Intermountain. Additionally, we hold the distinct honor of being one of only a handful of APPFA accredited programs in the western portion of the U.S.

Our Primary Care Fellowship Program is a 12-month experience designed to acclimate newer APPs to independent practice. We accept 1-2 fellows every six months; a new cohort begins each January and July.

The program includes clinical time under the supervision of a preceptor, rotations through various specialties, monthly didactic lectures, the opportunity to participate in a research or QI project, regular check-ins with the program director, and guidance from the GME program manager.

After completing the year-long program, fellows transition to independent providers and are assigned to a Southern Nevada “home” clinic for two additional years. The total commitment, if accepted into the program, is three (3) years in Southern Nevada.

• Competitive salary plus opportunity for commitment bonuses and eligibility for incentive compensation bonuses after one year
• Acclimate to the role of a healthcare provider under the close supervision of an experienced provider
• Continue to develop knowledge base with clinical and didactic learning experiences
• Effectively assess, diagnose, and treat patients with increasing complexity in a primary care setting including senior primary care clinics     
• Increase understanding of Medicare Advantage versus Fee-for-Service models, as well as basic knowledge of billing and coding
• Become more familiar with HEDIS measures and how to implement guidelines into practice
• 8 to 10-hour days, four to five days a week, Monday through Friday (no rotations on holidays*) — this schedule encourages a proper work-life balance
• Admittance of two graduates to the APP Primary Care Fellowship ensures tailored instruction and a comprehensive educational experience

Candidates must be:

1. A Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who has met the advanced educational and clinical practice requirements to be considered a graduate of a certified APRN or PA program in the 12-month period prior to the interview date.
2. Candidates must be board-certified as a PA with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or Family Practitioner (FNP) or Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner by either the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurse Credentialing Center, or scheduled to sit for your boards at least 3-months prior to beginning the program.
3. Must hold a valid unencumbered Nevada license as either an APRN or PA, or have submitted your application which is pending review and approval by the board. PAs are encouraged to apply to both the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Osteopathic Physicians.
4. Must not have worked as an APP for longer than 9 months prior to the interview date (if applicable).
5. Must be able to commit to a 3-year period in Southern Nevada (program is 1 year in length and graduates stay on for an additional 2 years as full providers).     

Fellowship Committee applications must include the following:

• Completed and signed APP Fellowship Application form (link below)
• Personal statement
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Letter of good standing from an accredited university or unofficial or unlocked grade transcript
• Letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from two categories: 1) clinical preceptor; 2) educator/professor; 3) professional supervisor/manager
• Personal head shot or photo appropriate for a professional application