Regions Hospital & RHSC·Saint Paul, Minnesota
Fellows will provide evidence-based, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, including performing physical exams and developing management plans. They will participate in clinical rotations, didactic lectures, and structured mentorship to transition into primary care practice.
HealthPartners is offering a 12-month postgraduate fellowship program to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners interested in advanced training in primary care with a targeted start date of January 2027.
The HealthPartners Primary Care 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.
Drawing upon the ACGME Family Medicine Core Competencies and common patient care presentations, the program provides comprehensive clinical and didactic experiences that foster competence and confidence in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care to in the outpatient setting.
Responsibilities include obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, developing differential diagnoses, formulating assessment and management plans, coordinating care, providing patient education and treatment, and participating in all required educational opportunities.
Clinical supervision and support are provided by mentoring physicians and APCs.
Primary Care APC fellows will spend a significant portion of their training at an assigned primary care host clinic that is in the Twin Cities or surrounding area with additional rotations in specialty areas that are pertinent to primary care.
Candidates will be informed of available host sites during the interview process.
Through diverse rotations, didactic lectures, skills training, and structured mentorship, APC fellows gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for a successful career in primary care.
At HealthPartners, you will find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other.
We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We are also committed to living our values.
This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect.
Join our team and make good happen!
Candidates must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold relevant national certification. Current or pending licensure to practice in Minnesota is required prior to the program start date.
Market context
Primary care Advanced Practice Clinician Fellow roles in Minnesota tend to draw steady interest because clinics need clinicians who can ramp into outpatient care and team-based workflows. Competition often centers on accredited PA or NP preparation, national certification, and Minnesota licensure readiness; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to primary care experience.