The AdventHealth Cardiovascular Medicine APP Fellowship

By the end of the fellowship year, the fellow should have experience in the following:

• Cultivate skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and systems-based practice, which help improve effective communication skills and teamwork for best patient outcomes
• Demonstrate mastery of current guidelines and evidence-based practices in cardiology through regular assessments and active discussion in didactic sessions
• Develop procedural skills (ECG interpretation and POCUS) and communication techniques through simulation
• Engage in high-fidelity simulation scenarios to practice acute cardiovascular emergency management (STEMI, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias)
• Participate in progressional development curriculum focused on leadership, billing and coding, quality, ethics and career advancement

Our clinical curriculum is designed around monthly core rotation blocks through general cardiology, surgical cardiology and nonsurgical subspecialties:

• General cardiology inpatient (core)
• General cardiology outpatient (core)
• Cardiac imaging (core)
• Interventional cardiology (core)
• Heart failure (core)
• Electrophysiology (core)
• Cardiovascular surgery (core)
• Vascular surgery (core)
• Elective – three months at the conclusion of fellowship for in-depth training in anticipation of transition to a career in cardiovascular medicine

• Any graduated AG-ACNP/ACNP or PA-C
• Current AG-ACNP/ACNP or PA students currently enrolled in an accredited program

• National board certification
• Florida licensing

• Curriculum vitae/resume
• One-page statement of interest
• Transcripts from graduate education program — if you are a current student, send transcripts reflective of status within the program (minimum GPA of 3.5 required)
• Copy of BLS and ACLS certifications
• Three letters of recommendation addressing clinical experience, clinical knowledge, critical thinking and professionalism — specifications for letters of recommendation found on application
• Completion of application found here

Fellows are selected based on demonstrated academic and clinical achievement, commitment to practice in a critical care environment, motivation, communication skills, overall maturity and growth mindset.

Upon acceptance of the online application, applicants must be available for an interview with program staff at AdventHealth. All travel-related costs are at the expense of the candidate.

Successful applications will meet all hiring requirements of the AdventHealth Medical Group Human Resources Department.

The AdventHealth APP Fellowship values diversity across racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as age, gender identity, disability and years of experience in the health care field.

The interview day will consist of program orientation, a committee interview, individual interview and a tour of the AdventHealth Orlando campus. The interview committee is composed of cardiology APPs, physicians and senior leadership. The following core competencies will be considered:

• Empathy
• Growth mindset
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Medical knowledge
• Patient-care experience
• Professionalism
• Resilience