Development of a Universal Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship: A Roadmap to Increase Program Accessibility and...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Professional Development
• Advanced Practice Providers

Background:

• Advanced practice providers (APPs) are integral to modern healthcare delivery.
• Existing APP fellowship programs face challenges in accessibility and financial sustainability.
• There is a need for scalable and cost-effective training solutions for APPs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a universal APP fellowship program.
• To address the limitations of current APP fellowship models regarding accessibility and cost.
• To propose a financially sustainable model for APP professional development.

Main Methods:

• Conceptualization and design of a "universal" APP fellowship curriculum.
• Analysis of financial implications for healthcare systems implementing the program.
• Strategies for program scalability and broad adoption.

Main Results:

• The proposed universal model increases accessibility for new graduates and experienced APPs.
• The program design offers a financially sustainable approach for healthcare institutions.
• Facilitates specialty transitions and enhances APP preparedness.

Conclusions:

• A universal APP fellowship program can overcome accessibility and cost barriers.
• This model supports APP retention, recruitment, and workforce development.
• Universal programs offer a viable solution for scaling APP education and training.