Lee Health APP Fellowships

Advanced Practice Provider Fellowships in Florida:

Lee Health's APP Fellowship Programs offer fully-benefited, 12-month positions designed to provide post-graduate training to APPs who wish to gain more experience in primary care, surgery, or adult critical care. Our goal is to provide support and training, allowing APP Fellows to build confidence and knowledge in the clinical specialties of the specific fellowship.

Through didactics, practice-based learning, professional development, and mentoring, the Lee Health APP Fellowship Programs aim to foster graduates who are well-rounded APPs ready to work within the Lee Health interprofessional health care team to provide excellent patient-centered care.

View more details regarding the fellowship programs below!

What are the admission requirements for Lee Health's APP Fellowship Programs?

In order to be admitted to an APP Fellowship Program at Lee Health, applicants must:

• Be a graduate of an accredited NP/PA program (ARC-PA, ACEN, CCNE as appropriate.
• Be certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician.

Assistants (NCCPA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as appropriate.

• Be licensed to practice and prescribe as an APRN or PA in Florida.
• Submit required application materials.
• Be committed to timely compliance with Lee Health Human Resources and Medical Staff requirements for obtaining privileges and onboarding.
• Candidates may apply while still enrolled in school. However, certification, licensing and credentialing requirements must be completed expeditiously as directed to ensure timely matriculation into the program.

What do APP applicants have to submit?

• Complete and signed copy of the application form
• Transcripts from APRN/PA training program
• 3 letters of professional reference
  • One must be the director of the NP/PA program attended
  • Highly recommend one from a clinical preceptor
  • Highly recommend one from a clinical faculty or mentor
• Current CV
• Official proof of ANCC, AANP or NCCPA certification or documentation of scheduled date to take the exam
• Official proof of ACLS and BLS certification (if completed)
• Personal Statement describing why you are interested in being admitted to the program.
• Additional documentation as requested.

What are the salary and benefits for APP fellows?

• Estimated Stipend: Competitive fellowship salary offered. Please contact[email protected]with further questions.
• Benefits commensurate with full-time Lee Health employees. For more details,click here.
• Paid time off accrues at 7.39 hours per pay period and must be approved in advance by Program Supervisor.
• On-site accredited continuing medical education available

What are the requirements for completing an APP fellowship program?

• Successful completion of all assigned rotations
• Successful completion of assigned didactic components
• Demonstrated competency for all relevant clinical procedures
• Satisfactory evaluations from all mentors