Advanced Practice Provider Acute Care Fellowship
Train with Confidence. Practice with Excellence. Lead in Acute Care.The Riverside APP Fellowship is a 12-month postgraduate program designed to equip new nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) with advanced clinical training in a supportive, real-world environment. The program combines structured curriculum, hands-on experience, and mentorship to help APPs confidently transition into specialty practice.
Overview
- 12-month APP Fellowship in Acute Care
- Designed for new graduate Nurse practitioners with acute care certifications, Physician Assistants/Associates, or experienced Acute Care Advanced Practice Providers (ACNP, ACAGNP) wishing to change specialties to Critical Care.
- Clinical rotations, simulation lab training, and boot camps are combined with formal and informal didactic sessions.
- Clinical rotations include hospital/internal medicine, nephrology, MICU, SICU, pulmonary, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurosciences, palliative care, infectious disease, and urology.
- 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 April/May
- Applicant selection will be made in May
- 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
Curriculum
The fellowship curriculum blends structured education, simulation-based training, and clinical experience to build advanced expertise. Fellows participate in weekly didactic lectures, asynchronous modules, 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.
Goals of the Fellowship
- Prepare the novice APP with advanced education and skills above the level of formal education to provide and optimize quality safe care to complex acutely 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
Clinical Rotations
General onboarding and medical group orientation occurs at the Fellowship Initiation.
Clinical Rotations
- Hospitalist/Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Pulmonary
- Gastroenterology
- MICU/SICU
- Neurosciences
- Palliative Care
- Infectious Disease
Elective Options
- Based on fellow interest and availability
PTO: 3 weeks
Weekly didactic sessions with participation in formal quality improvement initiative.
Salaries and Benefits
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
Apply Now
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 Acute Care 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 acute care.
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Fellowship Leadership Team
Terry Thompson, MSN, ACNP FHM
Senior Director, Advanced Practice Providers
[email protected]
Riverside Regional Medical Center – Newport News, VA
John Waite, FNP-C
Program Director
[email protected]
Riverside Regional Medical Center – Newport News, VA
Liz Palmer, DMSc, PA-C
Associate Program Director
[email protected]
Riverside Regional Medical Center – Newport News, VA
Nehemiah Thrash Jr., MD
[email protected]
Newport News & Williamsburg, VA
- 12-month APP Fellowship in Acute Care
- Designed for new graduate Nurse practitioners with acute care certifications, Physician Assistants/Associates, or experienced Acute Care Advanced Practice Providers (ACNP, ACAGNP) wishing to change specialties to Critical Care.
- Clinical rotations, simulation lab training, and boot camps are combined with formal and informal didactic sessions.
- Clinical rotations include hospital/internal medicine, nephrology, MICU, SICU, pulmonary, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurosciences, palliative care, infectious disease, and urology.
- 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 April/May
- Applicant selection will be made in May
- 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, 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 acutely 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
General onboarding and medical group orientation occurs at the Fellowship Initiation.
Clinical Rotations
- Hospitalist/Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Pulmonary
- Gastroenterology
- MICU/SICU
- Neurosciences
- Palliative Care
- Infectious Disease
Elective Options
- Based on fellow interest and availability
PTO: 3 weeks
Weekly didactic sessions with participation in formal quality improvement initiative.
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 Acute Care 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 acute care.
Get the Answers You Need
Have questions?
Explore our FAQs to learn more about the fellowship curriculum, specialty rotations, benefits, application process, and what to expect as a Riverside APP Fellow.
Explore all APP Fellowship frequently asked questionsWe’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
Terry Thompson, MSN, ACNP FHM
Senior Director, Advanced Practice Providers
[email protected]
Riverside Regional Medical Center – Newport News, VA
John Waite, FNP-C
Program Director
[email protected]
Riverside Regional Medical Center – Newport News, VA
Liz Palmer, DMSc, PA-C
Associate Program Director
[email protected]
Riverside Regional Medical Center – Newport News, VA
Nehemiah Thrash Jr., MD
[email protected]
Newport News & Williamsburg, VA