University of Colorado Advanced Practice Fellowship in Hospital Medicine

About

Advanced Practice Fellowship in Hospital Medicine

Established in 2009, the University of Colorado Advanced Practice Fellowship (APF) is one of the nation's longest-running postgraduate training programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Built on the success of our nationally recognized Hospitalist Training Program, the APF has graduated more than 130 fellows who now practice in Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Bone Marrow Transplant, and other specialty areas across the country.

Designed for early-career APPs pursuing hospital-based practice, our 12-month fellowship provides immersive clinical training, expert mentorship, and a collaborative learning environment that prepares graduates to thrive as confident, independent clinicians and future healthcare leaders.

Our Mission
To cultivate a supportive, collaborative, and innovative training environment that empowers nurse practitioner and physician assistant fellows to achieve clinical excellence and reach their full professional potential.

Our Vision
To be the national leader and model for postgraduate nurse practitioner and physician assistant training in the care of hospitalized patients.

Our Values

• Excellence in Patient Care: Delivering evidence-based, team-centered, high-quality care.
• Collaboration: Fostering interdisciplinary teamwork that enhances learning and patient outcomes.
• Innovation: Advancing education and clinical practice through forward-thinking approaches.
• Professional Development: Promoting lifelong learning, mentorship, leadership, and continuous improvement.