APP Fellowships Overview

APP Fellowship Programs Offered at Lee Health Now:

Advanced Practice Provider Fellowships in Florida

Lee Health's APP Fellowship Programs offer fully-benefited, 12-month positions designed to provide post-graduate training to APPs who wish to gain more experience in primary care, surgery, adult critical care, or nurse-midwifery. Our goal is to provide support and training, allowing APP Fellows to build confidence and knowledge in the clinical specialties of the specific fellowship.

Through didactics, practice-based learning, professional development, and mentoring, the Lee Health APP Fellowship Programs aim to foster graduates who are well-rounded APPs ready to work within the Lee Health interprofessional health care team to provide excellent patient-centered care.

View more details regarding the fellowship programs below!

How to apply to APP Fellowship Programs?

Use this application to apply to the program that fits you! We offer APPs fellowships in Primary Care, Surgery, Critical Care, and Nurse-Midwifery.

APP Fellowship Application (link opens in a new window)

What are the admission requirements for Lee Health's APP Fellowship Programs?

In order to be admitted to the fellowship program, applicants must:

Be a graduate of an accredited APRN/PA/CNM program (ARC-PA, ACEN, CCNE) as appropriate
Be certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA), American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as appropriate
Be licensed to practice and prescribe as an APRN or PA in Florida
Submit required application materials
Be committed to timely compliance with Lee Health Human Resources and Medical Staff requirements for obtaining privileges and onboarding
Candidates may apply while still enrolled in school. However, certification, licensing and credentialing requirements must be completed expeditiously as directed to ensure timely matriculation into the program
Students may apply prior to graduation but cannot be admitted until fully licensed and certified

What do APP applicants have to submit?

Complete and electronically signed copy of the application form located HERE (link opens in a new window)
Transcripts from APRN/PA training program
Minimum three letters of professional reference emailed directly to the program from the individual writing the letter:
- One must be the director of the NP/PA/CMN program attended
- Highly recommend one from a clinical preceptor
- Highly recommend one from a clinical faculty or mentor
Current CV/Resume
Personal Statement describing why you are interested in being admitted to the program
Additional documentation as requested

Note: Applications are not considered complete until all requested documents are submitted. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required documents are submitted, including letters of recommendation.

What are the salary and benefits for APP fellows?

Estimated Stipend: Competitive fellowship salary offered. Please contact APPFellowship@leehealth.org (link opens in a new window) with further questions
Benefits commensurate with full-time Lee Health employees. For more details, click here
Paid time off accrues per Lee Health policy and must be approved in advance by Program Supervisor
On-site accredited continuing medical education available

What are the requirements for completing the APP fellowship program?

Successful completion of all assigned practice-based activities, clinical work, and rotations as appropriate
Successful completion of assigned didactic components
Attendance at weekly Academic Conferences unless excused
Demonstrated minimum level of competency for all relevant standards of practice and clinical procedures
Adherence to program policies
Satisfactory evaluations from all mentors