Hospital Medicine

HealthPartners is offering a 12-month postgraduate fellowship program to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners interested in advanced training in hospital medicine with a targeted start date of January 2027. 

The HealthPartners Hospital Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) Fellowship is designed to support new graduate APCs in their transition to practice or experienced APCs in their transition to a new specialty. The program provides comprehensive clinical and didactic experiences that foster competence and confidence in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care in the hospital setting. Responsibilities include obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, developing differential diagnoses, formulating assessment and management plans, coordinating care, providing patient education and treatment, and engaging in all required educational opportunities. Clinical supervision and support are provided by attending physicians and APCs. Primary training sites include Regions Hospital or Methodist Hospital. 

Through diverse rotations, didactic lectures, simulations, and structured mentorship, APC fellows gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for a successful career in hospital medicine. 

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Note: Applicants may be in final year of completing this requirement with hiring dependent upon successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior inpatient experience in clinical rotations strongly preferred

Required Licensure/Certification:

Current national certification by the NCCPA 

Current certification to practice as a Physician Assistant in Minnesota

-or-

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Minnesota

Current national certification by the AANP, ANCC or AACN

Current certification to practice as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota

Note: Candidates are welcome to apply prior to having formal licensure and certification but must be obtained at least 3 months prior to start date of program.

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Personal statement describing your motivation for pursuing the fellowship and your interest in Hospital Medicine
• Three professional letters of recommendation (one from a prior clinical preceptor required)
• Transcript (unofficial or official)

If you are unable to attache all documentation, please email required documents to Abigail Ward @ [email protected].