THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SCHC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN PRIMARY CARE. APPLICATION CYCLE FOR THE 2023 COHORT CLOSED. APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 COHORT OPENING JANUARY 2024.
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Program Mission and Goal
The mission of the Shasta Community Health Center NP/PA Postgraduate Fellowship in Primary care is to provide the new NP and PA graduate an in-depth and intense primary care training program that safely prepares them for the complexity and challenges of caring for a diverse patient population within the community health care setting. In addition, its mission is to develop within these clinicians the competence and confidence that would result in improvement of individual health care outcomes, as well as the enhancement and furthering of Shasta Community Health Center’s overall organizational mission.
Our goal is to create a positive and structured approach to the new graduate’s first clinical practice. This full time two year, paid fellowship program is designed to help with the transition from student to provider by offering: (a) exposure to various specialties through rotations, (b) thought-provoking, weekly didactic programs, (c) experience leading a clinical team, (d) practice presenting difficult cases to peers, (e) and education on the broad range of services and skills necessary to be successful in treating the underserved.
Shasta Community Health Center’s (SCHC) NP/PA Post Graduate Primary Care Fellowship Program is specifically designed for newly graduated and licensed NPs and PAs who desire:
- Additional training in the area of primary care
- Mentorship and guidance from seasoned clinicians
- Experience providing healthcare to a diverse patient population within the community health care clinic setting
As fully licensed clinicians, our Fellows have independent clinics each week and work in a team based model with their mentors. These clinics, along with specialty rotations, are always precepted by physicians, NPs and PAs who are dedicated to SCHC’s mission.
In the second year of our Fellowship, Fellows will begin building their own panel of patients. We are excited to bring "Pathway to Practice" to SCHC. The "Pathway to Practice" includes a clinical team of a MA/LVN and other support staff. This allows the Fellows to perform as a fulltime clinician but still have the support of the Fellowship team as needed. In addition, advanced didactics will focus more on practice management and the transition to full-time practice as a team leader.
Before applying, please take a brief moment to read through all the information. We want you to be confident in your decision to pursue a position as a Fellow with our organization
Independent Clinic Focuses
- History and physical exam techniques
- Development of differential diagnoses, appropriate diagnostics, interpretation of diagnostics
- Development of effective and evidence-based treatment plans
- Proficient use of EHR system
- Identifying patients appropriate for consultation and/or referral and process for completion of referrals
- Emphasis on team building and role as a medical team leader
Procedure Clinics
- Incision and drainage of skin lesions
- Simple skin biopsy techniques and suturing
- Laceration repair
- IUD and Nexplanon placement
- Orthopedic and therapeutic injections
Clinic Rotations
- Pediatrics
- Urgent Care
- Women’s Health
- Telemedicine
Other Services at SCHC
- HOPE Van
- Homeless Outreach
- HIV & Infectious Disease
- Pain Management
- MAT Clinic
Entry Requirements and Application Process
To be considered for the program, applicants must have a Masters in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant studies from an accredited institution. PA candidates need to be NCCPA certified and licensed to practice in the State of California. Similraly, NP candidates should be certified by either the AANP or ANCC licensing board as well as licensed to practice in the State of California. In addition to meeting all entry requirements, applicants will have a strong desire to learn the skills necessary to practice primary care within the community health clinic setting and treat the underserved populations of our community.
To apply, please submit an application through our website when applications are being accepted for the next cohort. When applications are being accepted there will be a link at the top of this page to our on-line form. This will help us gain a little context as to who you are, what experiences/credentials you have and why you are interested in our program.
Typically, potential Fellows will undergo an initial phone interview to be considered for an onsite interview. After a tour of our main campus and introductions to key staff, candidates participate in a "Q&A" style lunch where questions are asked and answered by administrators, preceptors and senior Fellows.
Application Timetable*
Applications open January 2024. Rolling interviews and acceptance until all seats filled for 2024 Cohort. Cohort to start first week of October.
* All are subject to change
Thank you in advance for expressing interest in SCHC’s NP/PA Post Graduate Primary Care Fellowship Program. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kindest regards,
Robert Gamboe, PA-C
NP/PA Fellowship Program Director
