Overview Hospice and Palliative Care Interprofessional APP Fellowship Overview: The Hospice and Palliative Care Interprofessional APP Fellowship program is an intensive 12-month training program focused on preparing you for a successful career in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellows will work alongside other APPs and Attendings while engaging in structured, competency-based clinical and didactic training with progressive independence tailored to your development.
Your training will take place at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), a quaternary care facility and level one trauma center. Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped with the following skills:
Communication skills to discuss what matters most to patients and families to provide context-dependent and goal-aligned care Complex pain and symptoms management skills to care for patients with serious illnessCollaboration skills to provide interprofessional team-based care and educationThe goal of the program is to help you grow and develop the acute and long-range medical and critical thinking skills required to build a successful career in hospice and palliative care.
Requirements:- Graduate of an accredited Master's Degree Physician Assistant Program or an Advanced Practice Nursing program
- Must have an active national certification as a PA, AGACNP, FNP, or AGPCNP
- Ability to obtain/maintain PA/APRN licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont prior to program start date
- Eligible to obtain Federal DEA Registration
All offers are contingent on the successful completion of the standard DHMC pre-employment criminal background check, health screening, and clinical credentialing process before matriculation.
How to Apply:Applications are due by January 4, 2027.Applications must include the following:
- A current, up-to-date copy of your CV/resume (including school name and GPA). All work and education entries must include dates in a MM/YY format.
- A brief personal statement describing your interest and goals in pursuing a career in hospice and palliative care (500-1,000 words)
- Two letters of reference on letterhead
- Letters can be addressed to Associate Program Director Lisa Stephens, MSN, ANP-BC, APRN, ACHPN, FPCN
Reference letters should attest to your interests, experience, and potential in hospice and palliative medicine. At least one reference must be from a clinical supervisor or clinical rotation preceptor. If you are currently enrolled in an APRN or PA program, or graduated in the past year, one reference must be from your program director, clinical rotations director, or advisor.
Note: All materials must be received in order to be considered for an initial virtual interview.
The anticipated start date is early July 2027 (the exact date will be coordinated with selected candidates based on your licensing and credentialing timeline).
Website:Additional details about the program, curriculum, schedule, and application process can be found at:
https://gme.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/palliative
ResponsibilitiesQualifications- Graduate of an accredited APRN academic program
- National specialty certification
- Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 42689
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
