IR APP Fellowship
Program Overview:
The Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (IR APP) Fellowship is a comprehensive, 12-month post-graduate training program designed to equip early-career Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) with the clinical and procedural expertise necessary to excel in the dynamic field of Interventional Radiology (IR).
This immersive fellowship bridges the gap between general APP education and the specialized demands of IR, offering a structured curriculum that encompasses hands-on procedural training, didactic instruction, and direct clinical experience. Fellows will work closely with experienced interventional radiology APP’s and Physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to develop proficiency across a wide range of image-guided procedures and peri-procedural patient care.
Program Goals
- Provide in-depth training in IR procedures and patient management
- Support fellows in obtaining fluoroscopy certification and other required procedural credentials
- Build a strong foundation in clinical decision-making and image interpretation
- Prepare fellows to function independently and confidently in any IR practice setting
Due to the steep learning curve in IR—which integrates advanced procedural skills with complex clinical care—this fellowship is designed to offer the focused time, mentorship, and resources necessary for APPs to succeed in this high-acuity specialty.
Upon completion of the program, fellows will be credentialed for IR procedures and will have the competence and confidence to contribute meaningfully in both academic and community IR environments.
Program Details:
The full contract is a 2-year commitment for the APP fellow. The fellowship is a 1-year program with fellowship pay. The second year, you will be hired as an Instructor with pay determined based on the APP salary grid hiring scale. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program in the United States
- Nurse Practitioner license must be ACNP or AGNP
- For ACNPs and PAs: must be nationally certified and certification exam results must be provided 60 days prior to start date (due to credentialing, this is a strict timeline)
- BLS and ACLS certificate
A salary of $72,953 will be provided to all fellows over the course of the 12-month program.
Additional benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, and eye insurance.
Paid time off: To request vacation time, you must send your request to the program director at the start of the fellowship year and as needed throughout the year. Requests will be granted to the extent possible with the IR APP schedule.
Holidays: No call requirements, holidays are off.
Unplanned absences: Unplanned absences should be kept to a minimum. If you are unable to make it to work for personal circumstances, it is your responsibility to immediately notify the program director on your service as soon as possible.
Continuing Medical 麻豆传媒高清: Graduates can be expected 50+ hours of CME at the completion of their APP fellowship. APP fellows are also encouraged to attend local and national IR conferences as available.
Shelley Rio, MSN, ACNP-BC |
Eduardo Bent-Robinson, MD |
Premal Trivedi, MD |
Completion:
Upon graduating, the fellow will receive a certificate from 麻豆传媒高清 University School of Medicine which verifies that they have completed all components outlined in the curriculum and have achieved program competencies. The fellow will be credentialed in multiple procedures will obtain fluoroscopy certification.
How to Apply
- Applications are only accepted electronically via CU Careers. Do NOT submit your documents via email or mail to the job posting contact.
- Please submit all required documents outlined above as .pdf attachments to your online submission.
- The deadline for applications is June 1st
- The fellowship starts September 1st pending hospital credentialing
Application Requirements
- CV/Resume
- Official transcripts from any undergraduate college(s) and PA/ACNP school (electronic transcripts are highly preferred).
- BLS/ACLS certification cards
- A one-page personal statement on why you are interested in the APP IR Fellowship Program.
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one letter from your PA/ACNP Program) These need to be directly emailed to *** from the person writing the letter.
- National Certification by Professional Credentialing Body (if certified).
As always, program admission is contingent upon completion of employee health screening, background check and University of 麻豆传媒高清 Hospital credentialing process.
Transcripts
Please request that official, sealed transcripts be e-mailed from your undergraduate college/university and your PA/NP school.
Interview
Following review of all applications, strong applicants will be invited to interview in person or via Zoom.
Notification
All candidates will be notified via email of the admission decision once all applications and interviews are completed. A ranked alternative list will be created for applicants who do not immediately receive an APP fellowship spot. Should an accepted candidate withdraw from the program prior to the start date, candidates on the alternative list will be contacted.
Who should I address my cover letter/personal statement to?
You are welcome to address your letters and have your recommenders address letters to “Advanced Practice Fellowship Selection Committee”.
Can I apply during my last semester of training, prior to having licensure exam results?
Yes, you can be accepted into the program before your graduation as long as you have taken and passed your exam 60 days prior to starting the fellowship.
I’m an FNP/ENP, can I still apply and be considered, even if I have significant ER/hospital work experience?
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept any NPs other than credentialed ACNPs/AGNP's into the fellowship. Since our fellows rotate
on services through the University of 麻豆传媒高清 Hospital, we must adhere to their guidelines and they are currently only accepting ACNPs/AGNP's as employees in the inpatient setting as set by national guidelines.
How many applicants are accepted each year?
One APP fellow is selected per year.
If I apply, when will I be notified of final acceptance/denial?
We aim to notify applicants by August 1st.
Do you have to be credentialed in the state of 麻豆传媒高清 to apply?
No. Once applicants are accepted, we will help you navigate the credentialing process prior to the program start date.
What are you looking for in candidates?
We look for candidates who express a high interest in procedural based practices and IR, including pre-operative and post operative management. You do not have to have previous experience in IR to apply for the
position.