University of Rochester
Location
City of Rochester, New York
Salary
$65,125 - $84,662/yr
The Surgical APP Fellowship provides a 1-year postgraduate specialty training for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, focusing on the care of surgical patients. Fellows will rotate through various surgical subspecialties and participate in both clinical and didactic training.
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing or complete an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, along with active New York State licensure and national certification. They should also demonstrate clinical competence and effective communication skills.
NP/PA FT, D/N, 8-12 hour shifts, weekends and holidays as needed The Surgical APP Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for nurse practitioners and physician assistants to participate in a 1-year postgraduate specialty training. The intensive clinical fellowship includes a core program focusing on the care of the surgical patient with rotations through ambulatory and inpatient settings. Fellows will gain experience in several of the surgical subspecialties within the department of surgery within URMC. In addition, there are several specialty training experiences to enhance the surgical APP fellow education which include both didactic and clinical experiences. Training methods include clinical immersion, didactic lectures and self-guided learning, and on-line and in person training modules.
Nurse Practitioners require a Master’s degree in Nursing, an active NYS licensure in good standing, and eligible for national certification. Physician Assistants require completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, NYS licensure in good standing, and eligible national certification as a Registered Physician Assistant. Nurse Practitioner Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner. Physician Assistant Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Market context
In New York, surgical APP fellowship roles tend to draw interest from candidates seeking structured postgraduate training in a high-acuity surgical setting. Competition is often shaped by licensure, national certification, and prior clinical experience, while strong communication and adaptability can help candidates stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your New York licensure, certification, and graduate training before applying.
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