Fellowship Applications

Academic and License Requirements Physician Assistant:

• Degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA Program prior to matriculation into the program
• A Baccalaureate degree or higher
• Eligible for National Certification by the NCCPA. New graduates may apply who are PANCE eligible
• Minnesota and/or Wisconsin licensure or eligibility
• Official PA Program transcripts

Academic and License Requirements Nurse Practitioner:

• Nurse Practitioner degree (DNP, or MSN)
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited institution
• Current certification by the AANP, or ANCC.
• Current active Nurse Practitioner MN license and/or WI license.

Fellowship Requirements:

• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Personal Essay
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Interview
• Application form
• Application Fee–$50– made payable to HealthPartners Institute

Interview Considerations:

• Fellowship program is open to both new graduates and more seasoned APCs who are changing careers or seeking advanced training.
• Desired candidates will be flexible, interested in continued learning and aware of time commitment
• Preference will be given to candidates with a desire to stay in MN and/or WI.

Specialty Specific Academic and License Requirements:

• Emergency Medicine: General requirements
• Hospital Medicine: General requirements plus Nurse Practitioner require Acute Care Certification
• Psychiatry: General requirements plus Nurse Practitioner with certification in psychiatric or mental health

APC Fellowship timeframe and expectations:

APC Fellows will start in a cohort of other fellows:

• March
• June
• Fellowships will last 12-18 months. The majority of Fellowships will last 12 months.

Expectations:

• Fellows will work a minimum of 40 to 45 hours a week.
• Fellows will prepare for and participate in academic requirements outside of these hours.

Specialty Specific timeframe and expectations:

• Emergency Medicine: 18 months
  
• Expectations: TBD
  
• Hospital Medicine: 12 months
  
• Expectations: TBD
  
• Psychiatry: 12 months (40+ hours per week (Includes day and/or call experience)
  
• Expectations: Psychiatry Call – as part of Fellowship
  • Evening House Officer
    • 3 hours weekday evenings < 60 shifts / 12 months
    • Overnight or Weekend Call
    • 12-16 hour shifts < 26 shifts/ 12 months

Salary and Benefits:

• PGY1 salary ($54,757) + benefits + CME
• Pay DEA and licensing
• Specialty specific:
  • Boot camp course paid for by fellowship
  • Moonlighting available

Forms:

• Letter of Reference Form
• APC Application Form