The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship Program is designed to support you in your career growth. Through completing the APP Fellowship Program, you are thoroughly prepared to succeed in your future medical career.
APPFA
Accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
94%
Opportunities for permanent positions within OSF HealthCare upon program completion
93%
Individuals continuing to work for OSF HealthCare more than 7 years after program completion
HRSA
Is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant award winner
Find your APP Fellowship fit.
The APP Fellowship is a 12-month transition-to-practice program for new nurse practitioners and physician assistants, offering mentorship and support to build clinical and leadership skills.
The APP Fellowship Program gives you a wide range of professional growth opportunities in your medical career. Your program and employment benefits as an APP Fellow include:
Plan ahead for upcoming application windows and program start dates.
| Program Start Date | Application Closes |
| Spring (April) | 12/31 |
| Fall (October) | 5/31 |
Founded in 2016 with one track, the OSF HealthCare APP Fellowship Program now offers multiple inpatient and outpatient options.
Each track includes a precepted model – with a dedicated preceptor and shared patient panel – and a mentored model with greater autonomy and ongoing support. Most fellows transition to the mentored model after six to eight months.
Explore the tracks below and use the links to apply.
As an OSF Mission Partner, you’ll have a full-time salaried position with a robust benefits package. OSF HealthCare is committed to being your Employer of Choice, united by our shared Mission to serve with the greatest care and love.
Accrual-based vacation and holiday time, well-being and sick time, and paid caregiver time
Support for eligible relocation expenses as you transition into your fellowship role
Health, life and dental insurance, and paid malpractice insurance
Total rewards package includes education assistance, generous 401k match and retention bonus
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This track is designed to give the fellow a foundation in adult acute care by utilizing multiple different ICU services, which will allow the fellow to apply for a permanent position in any of the adult acute care settings.
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This track rotates fellows through both community-based emergency rooms as well as Level 1 trauma centers to provide exposure to a variety of patient populations as well as acuity levels.
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This track rotates fellows through both community-based hospitals as well as Level I trauma centers to provide exposure to a variety of patient populations as well as acuity levels.
View current openings for fellowships. If your search shows no results, please check back later.
View current openings for fellowships. If your search shows no results, please check back later.
This track is designed to give the fellow a foundation in acute care by utilizing both the pediatric ICU service and the pediatric surgery service which will allow the fellow to apply for a permanent position in any of the pediatric acute care settings
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Hear from past fellows about what the program is like and how it supported their transition into practice.
"I had constant support and endless opportunities to learn in ways I may never have been able to without the fellowship. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to participate in the OSF APP fellowship program."
Daniel Leman, APRN | Primary Care
"This fellowship provided the mentorship, clinical experience and confidence I needed to successfully transition into emergency medicine practice. It exceeded my expectations and prepared me to care for patients in challenging situations."
Ryan Johnson, PA | Emergency Medicine
"The fellowship was an invaluable experience as I transitioned from 11 years as a bedside nurse to APRN in the PICU. The educators and faculty created a learning environment that fostered both clinical development and confidence."
Mary Neville, APRN | Pediatric Acute Care
"The program helped me deepen my clinical skills, navigate real-world challenges and learn from experienced professionals while expanding my network and knowledge. It played a pivotal role in my personal and professional growth."
KyraLyn Goodell, APRN | Primary Care
"I came across a wonderful fellowship opportunity at OSF. Now that I am nearing the end of the one-year journey, I truly feel that it has helped me to grow professionally and feel much more prepared to be a well-rounded provider."
Shanice "Shay" Kukuck, APRN | Pediatric Acute Care
"I was surrounded by mentors and peers who cultivated an environment where collaboration and learning are genuinely valued. The fellowship provided the guidance and confidence to embrace the transition from my role as nurse to provider."
Jennifer Stoller, APRN | General Pediatrics
"The fellowship has been one of the most valuable experiences of my professional career. I feel better prepared to provide compassionate, high-quality care and to contribute meaningfully to the patients and communities we serve. One of the things I value most about the fellowship is the way it encourages, motivates, and inspires us to continually grow both professionally and personally. The leaders and educators challenge us to do our best, not for recognition, but because our work serves a greater purpose."
Jesus Presiado, APRN | Urgent Care
The fellowship is guided by four core principles focused on learning, care and accountability. It connects APPs with experienced OSF HealthCare APRNs and physicians who champion our Mission, creating a supportive yet challenging environment to prepare future health care providers. It also emphasizes delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients and families in a cost-effective way across all OSF communities.
Additionally, the fellowship promotes sharing successes and opportunities with the broader health care community to improve care locally and nationally. It reinforces accountability by ensuring meaningful results that support the OSF Ministry and the patients we serve.
Director APP Clinical Education and Fellowship Program Director
Family Medicine Physician and Fellowship Medical Director