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APP Aspire Program
APP Aspire Program
APP Orientation and Onboarding
APP ASPIRE Program for Professional Development

 

Growing
Your Career

At the Center for Advanced Practice, we support Advanced Practice Providers in advancing clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and professional competencies through structured education and development programs.

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Benefits Program

Professional
Development

$3,500

per APP / per fiscal year

Eligible Expenses

 
Membership

Membership Dues

Annual fees for professional organizations relevant to specialty practice, leadership, or professional development.

 
Conferences

Conference Fees

Registration costs for local, regional, national, or virtual conferences with continuing education credit aligned with the APP's role.

 
CME

Training & CME

Live or virtual CME activities, workshops, certificate programs, or structured training courses.

 
Resources

Textbooks & Journals

Print or digital materials supporting evidence-based practice, clinical reference, or certification preparation.

 
Licensure

Licenses & Certifications

Initial or renewal fees for professional licenses and certifications directly tied to the APP's role.

 
Tools

Work Tools

Skill-development items such as ultrasound training supplies, procedure simulation kits, or suture training pads.

 
Tuition

Tuition

Degree-seeking programs at accredited institutions. Medical Center employees must submit through the Workday Education Benefit process. Non-taxable up to $5,250/year (IRS Pub. 970).

 
Travel

Conference Travel

Travel expenses for approved conferences per institutional guidelines. Overnight travel requires a pre-approved Travel Authorization (TA) in PeopleSoft before the travel date.

 
Not Covered

Non-Reimbursable

Routine clinical equipment, scrubs, stethoscopes, personal electronics, everyday work supplies, and items without a clear educational purpose.

Manager approval required before submitting any reimbursement request. Funds do not roll over year to year. For eligibility questions, consult your manager. For requests in process, contact RHEALTHAP@uvahealth.org.

Career Programs

Growth Opportunities

 
Education

Education Benefits Program

Earn a degree, take a certification review course, or earn a professional certification from an accredited institution as a Medical Center team member.

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ASPIRE

ASPIRE Program

Recognizes APPs dedicated to clinical excellence through targeted funding. Rewards demonstrated commitment to advancing the profession and delivering high-quality patient care.

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PPT

Professional Protected Time

Dedicated scheduled time during the workday for projects advancing clinical practice, education, leadership, research, and institutional priorities.

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Continuing Education

UVA Health Learning

Relias

Platform 01

Relias

Online education platform tailored for healthcare professionals offering data-driven learning to improve clinical skills, compliance, and patient care.

Relias Dashboard
CME Cloud

Platform 02

CME Cloud

Accredited courses, live events, and on-demand learning for healthcare teams. Simplifies certification tracking and supports ongoing education requirements.

Course Offerings

 

Leadership Training

 
UVA Leadership Cohort

Program 01

UVA Health Leadership Institute

 

A key pillar of the 2022-32 UVA Health strategic plan. Developed to build clinical and operational leadership capacity across the health system.

Its primary mission is to develop leaders from within the organization, ensuring long-term institutional strength through structured advancement and professional growth.

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Program 02

The Cornerstone Program

 

Launched in 2014, a yearlong cohort-based experience developing future UVA leaders nominated by executive leadership across multiple disciplines and departments.

 

360-degree feedback and individualized development plan

 

Monthly sessions on leadership theory and application

 

Mentorship and executive exposure

 

Collaborative team project presentation

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Cornerstone Cohort
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