{"id":21089,"date":"2024-02-24T12:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T17:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caringhealth.org\/?page_id=21089"},"modified":"2025-06-06T08:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T12:55:40","slug":"nurse-practitioner-physician-assistant-residency-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caringhealth.org\/nurse-practitioner-physician-assistant-residency-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Nurse Practitioner \/ Physician Assistant Residency Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Caring Health Center\u2019s Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program provides novice nurse practitioners and physician associates with the guidance necessary to become expert and compassionate primary care providers who provide high level care to all who enter CHC\u2019s doors. We teach clinical role modeling, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative education with personalized opportunities and engagement.<\/p>

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Caring Health Center has served Greater Springfield since 1995. It provides adult and pediatric primary, behavioral health and dental services to 20,000 patients in 20 communities each year. CHC is committed to eliminating health disparities and achieving health equity through providing accessible, value-driven healthcare for diverse, multi-ethnic communities in Western Massachusetts.<\/p>

Program Overview:<\/h6>

CHC\u2019s Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program consists of two components:<\/p>

1. A one year<\/b> residency program that begins in September and ends in August, though the start date can be adjusted. During the first year, the resident will participate in a mixture of didactic learning sessions, as well as precepted and guided experiences.<\/p>

2. Upon completion of the Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program, participants are expected to fulfill an additional two year<\/b> commitment of service as a staff provider at Caring Health Center.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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A Week in the Life of a FNP Resident<\/h6>

A typical week consists of 10 sessions, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. A session is equal to half of a day.<\/p>

Breakdown of weekly activities<\/em><\/h6>

– 50% (5 sessions per week) Precepted Clinic:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Residents will see their own patients under the guidance of the Residency Director or other preceptor. To minimize burnout, this schedule is designed to cater to the needs of the Resident.
– 20% (2 sessions per week) Mentored Clinic:<\/span>\u00a0Residents will work alongside another provider attending that provider\u2019s patients.
– 20% (2 sessions per week) Specialty Clinic:<\/span>\u00a0Residents will have the opportunity to shadow non-primary care services both inside and outside of Caring Health\u00a0 Center.
– 10% (1 sessions per week) of Didactic\/Administrative Duties:<\/span> Residents will participate in classroom-based activities to expand on their graduate knowledge.<\/span><\/p>

Specialty Rotations Offered:<\/h6>

\u2022 Pediatrics
\u2022 Urgent Care
\u2022 Family Planning\/OB-GYN
\u2022 Diabetes Clinic
\u2022 Asthma Clinic
\u2022 Cardiology
\u2022 Behavioral Health
\u2022 Infectious Disease
\u2022 Complex Care Management (ACO team)
\u2022 Refugee Health
\u2022 Clinical Pharmacy
\u2022 Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
\u2022 If available, outside specialties can be arranged<\/p>

Benefits of CHC\u2019s Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program<\/h6>

Competitive salary, HRSA student loan forgiveness eligibility, health and dental coverage and paid time off, as well as Continuing Medical Education reimbursement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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