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Preparing the Future Cancer Workforce: Outcomes of an Advanced Practice Provider Oncology Fellowship Program
1Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 30, 2026
Summary
A new oncology fellowship program addresses the lack of specialized training for advanced practice providers (APPs) in cancer care. This program aims to better prepare nurse practitioners and physician assistants for complex oncology practice and leadership roles.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Advanced Practice Provider Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Cancer care complexity is increasing, demanding a specialized oncology workforce.
- Current advanced practice provider (APP) graduate programs offer limited oncology-specific education, leading to underpreparedness.
- A gap exists in specialized oncology training for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the structure and outcomes of a novel 12-month APP Oncology Fellowship Program.
- To evaluate the fellowship's effectiveness in preparing APPs for oncology practice.
- To highlight the program's role in leadership development and oncology workforce enhancement.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a 12-month APP Oncology Fellowship Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Curriculum design focused on oncology-specific knowledge and clinical skills.
- Evaluation of fellowship outcomes related to practice readiness, leadership, and workforce development.
Main Results:
- The fellowship program successfully equipped APPs with essential oncology knowledge and clinical competencies.
- Graduates demonstrated preparedness for advanced oncology practice and leadership roles.
- The program contributed to the development of a skilled oncology workforce.
Conclusions:
- The APP Oncology Fellowship Program effectively bridges the educational gap in specialized oncology training.
- This fellowship model is crucial for preparing APPs to meet the demands of complex cancer care.
- Investing in specialized APP oncology training is vital for healthcare organizations and cancer patient outcomes.
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