APP Critical Care Fellowship

• 12-month APP Fellowship in Critical Care
• Designed for new graduate Nurse practitioners with acute care certifications, Physician Assistants/Associates, or Acute Care Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) wishing to change specialties to Critical Care.
• Clinical rotations, simulation lab training, and critical care procedure boot camps are combined with formal and informal didactic sessions.
• Clinical rotations include majority of time spent in the Medical ICU, with additional rotations in Surgical ICU, cardiology, nephrology, neurology/neuro-intervention/stroke team, neurosurgery, pulmonary, gastroenterology, palliative care, internal medicine, infectious disease, cardiothoracic surgery, as well as elective rotations.
• Professional development opportunities with the completion of a formal Performance Improvement project throughout the year.
• Minimum 100 CME hours awarded for Fellowship completion.
  
  

Program Dates

• Applications open in January
• Interviews will be held in March
• Applicant selection will be made by April 30th
• Contracts presented to Fellow in May and June
• Credentialing process to begin as soon as Fellow is Board Certified
• Program start date: based on graduation date: August/September, or Oct/November
• Fellowship onboarding will coincide with a Riverside Medical Group Orientation Session
• Graduation date: one year from start of program

The fellowship curriculum blends structured education, simulation-based training, and clinical experience to build advanced expertise. Fellows participate in weekly didactic lectures, asynchronous modules, Critical Care Grand Rounds, and specialty training such as the Difficult Airways Course. Hands-on learning is reinforced through simulation labs, procedural practice, and multidisciplinary rounds. Each fellow also designs a quality improvement project, culminating in a formal presentation before graduation. Dedicated time for community service and wellness further supports professional growth and balance.

• Prepare the novice APP with advanced education and skills above the level of formal education to provide and optimize quality safe care to complex critically ill adults.
  
• To demonstrate proficiencies in core competencies of their respective fellowships.
  
• Facilitate inter professional communication and collaboration within the health system.
  
• Cultivate leadership through participation in mentorship program and development of Quality Improvement initiatives.

General onboarding and medical group orientation occurs at the Fellowship Initiation.

The majority of clinical training (>50%) will occur in the medical and surgical ICU's including procedural boot camp.

Subspecialty Rotations

•  Hospitalist/Internal Medicine
• Nephrology
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Pulmonary
• Gastroenterology
• Cardiology
• Neurology/Neuro Intervention
• Palliative Care
• Infectious Disease

Elective Options

• Choose from above
  

PTO: 3 weeks

Weekly didactic sessions with participation in formal quality improvement initiative.

Specialized core education with focus on procedures, advanced airway management, and radiology interpretation.

SALARY:
$72,000

BENEFITS:

• Malpractice Insurance
• All credentialing Fees
• Three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Lab coats x 2
• Reimbursement of DEA
• 100 Continuing Education Credits through formalized didactic lectures
• Laptop for use during Fellowship
• Utilization of Hospital Scrubs during rotations
• Health insurance for fellow, fellow responsible for premium and co-pays

If you meet the requirements and are committed to advancing your career in critical care, we invite you to take the next step. The Riverside APP Fellowship offers hands-on training, expert mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you thrive in specialty practice. Start your application today and begin your journey toward becoming a skilled and confident APP in critical care.

We’re here to support you throughout your fellowship journey. Reach out to our team with questions about the application process, clinical rotations, eligibility, or anything else related to the program.

Fellowship Leadership Team