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Clinical Fellowship for APRNs
This unique program supports Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) graduates in gaining additional skills focused on complex primary care practice in rural, urban and tribal underserved community-based settings across the State of Kansas.
Over 12 months, fellows will have precepted clinical time as they develop their own patient panel, clinical mentoring, and specialty rotations. A robust, evidenced-based didactic program will include offerings to support:
- acquisition of telehealth competencies,
- improved leadership skills,
- quality improvement application, and
- clinical topics for the business of primary care and specialized care in rural or underserved complex health settings.
Fellows will be mentored in post-program practice opportunities with the Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center.
Watch the 2021 Info Session featuring Dr. Summar Anthony.
Eligibility
Recent graduate of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)program in a primary care role of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Commitment to practice in a rural, urban or tribal underserved community.
Dates and Contact
Application Due
May 24
Fellowship Begins
September 1
Laura Crystal
Fellowship Coordinator
The University of Kansas
School of Nursing
lcrystal@kumc.edu
913-588-4286
2022-2023 Fellowship Cohort
Dr. San Heytens, FNP
Graduate of Fort Hays State University
Clinical Site: Genesis Family Health in Garden City, KS
Danielle Von Feldt, FNP
Graduate of Walden University
Clinical Site: Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS
Dr. Leigh Smith, FNP
Graduate of the University of Kansas
Clinical Site: Caritas Clinic in Kansas City, KS
Dr. Samantha Goodell, CNM
Graduate of Baylor University
Clinical Site: Sunflower Birth Center in Winfield, KS and Born Midwifery in Wichita, KS
2021-2022 Cohort:
Dr. Shelly Pavlu at KU Health System Great Bend in Great Bend, KS;
Sarah Muret at SCK Midwives in Winfield, KS
Dr. Taryn Gort at Swope Health in Kansas City, MO;
Dr. Alex Titus at Genesis Family Health in Garden City, KS
Dr. Mallory Kirby at KC Care in in Kansas City, MO;
2020-2021 Cohort:
Dr. Tam Chieu at Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS;
Dr. Summar Anthony at First Care Clinic in Hays, KS;
Dr. Erin Casey at Ulysses Family Physicians in Ulysses, KS;
Dr. Heather Holaday at KU Health System Pawnee Valley in Larned, KS
"This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,999,542. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government."
