A Day in the Life

What schedule and hours can the APP fellow expect?

• APP Fellows will work a full clinical schedule aligned with designated preceptors within the rotation in addition to attendance of a dedicated didactic day every Friday.
• Weekly schedule amounts to an average of approximately 40-60 hours per week, including extra time at home prepping, reading, and working in Professional Development Curriculum requirements.
• Critical Care fellows can expect to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as part of their clinical requirement.

What is the role of the fellow during his/her rotation?

• Functions as a new/novice APP, fully credentialed within hospital to operate within their scope of practice.  Able to perform H&P’s, Physical Exams, evaluation and management patients; able to formulate plans of care in collaboration with preceptor and/or attending physician
• Able to write orders and perform procedures under direct supervision by preceptor or attending physician
• In most instances, this is not a shadowing experience.  The fellow should assume a small patient load initially and incrementally increase based on acuity and clinical ability/competency

What is expected of the APP fellow?

• Arrive on time for each shift
• Dress, behave, and communicate in a professional manner
• Adhere to A.S.P.I.R.E values and Fellowship G.R.E.A.T.L.Y Values
• Assume a patient assignment with preceptor oversight as determined by preceptor and progression throughout fellowship (patient load is expected to increase throughout program)
• Perform all standard provider responsibilities based on each unit/team with preceptor guidance and oversight