APP Fellows spend a majority of their time in primary care clinics across UVA Health to develop and refine the depth and breadth of knowledge required in the primary care setting.
Fellows also rotate with subspecialty clinics to develop a more comprehensive understanding of clinical optimization and expert consultation required in the ambulatory setting.
Throughout the program, fellows are required to take a patient load under the guidance and supervision of a designated preceptor, increasing their responsibility as they progress.
Fellows are evaluated continuously to track growth, performance, and development throughout their training.
APP Fellows attend weekly lecture content as well as adjunct lecture opportunities in partnership with UVA's Primary Care physician residency program.
Lecture content spans across common and complex pathologies, managing difficult conversations, pharmaceutical agents commonly prescribed, as well as common procedures performed in the primary care setting.
APP Fellows complete several adjunct activities intended to promote professional growth and enhance leadership skills. Fellows are required to submit an abstract for publication, complete an Evidence-Based Practice or Quality Improvement initiative and present to a committee, attend Quality and/or Safety meetings, attendance of a Leadership Seminar, and deliver approximately eight "teach back" presentations intended to enhance instruction and presentation skills.
