The AdventHealth Gastroenterology and Hepatology APP Fellowship
Our 12-month Gastroenterology and Hepatology APP Fellowship Program for advanced practice providers (APPs) offers a deeper understanding of gastrointestinal and hepatic medicine and whole-person care.
Nationwide, there is a growing demand for educated and compassionate advanced practice providers. We’re dedicated to meeting that need by providing 12-month post-graduate fellowships for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
As we follow our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, we are committed to growing the clinical, academic and patient experience skills you’ll need to succeed as part of the next generation of APPs at AdventHealth. Our fellowship program is a dedicated year of training and education to prepare you for your role as an advanced practice provider.
Grow Your Skills in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastroenterology and hepatology are interlinked medical specialties focused on the study, prevention, diagnosis and management of conditions involving the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, biliary system and related organs.
Our gastroenterology and hepatology program is a division of the AdventHealth Medical Group Digestive Health Institute and contains multiple sub-specialty clinics, including inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatology, fatty liver disease, interventional endoscopy and esophageal and swallowing disorders.
About Our Program
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Experience immersive education in gastroenterology with hands on clinical experiences, didactic education and training simulation opportunities.
Fellowship Rotations
In our fellowship program, rotations include:
Inpatient Gastroenterology Care – Core
Outpatient Gastroenterology Care – Core
Fatty Liver Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pancreatology
Esophageal/Swallowing Disorders
Elective of Choice – Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Center for Interventional Endoscopy, Transplant Hepatology, Extended Experience in Previous Subspecialty
Benefits
We want to ensure that it’s rewarding for you to expand your expertise with us. We have made these benefits part of our fellowship program:
Competitive full-time APP salary
Professional liability coverage
Paid leave days
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Credentialed in our Central Florida Division: 9-hospital system
Preceptors and Mentorship
Every rotation fellow will be assigned a preceptor to help reach their block learning objectives. Gastroenterology and Hepatology is supported by an interprofessional team, including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other clinical team members. Fellows have mentorship opportunities from any member of the team.
Completion of Fellowship
At the completion of the fellowship, the APPs will be well-prepared to begin their gastroenterology and hepatology careers. Fellows will receive an AdventHealth fellowship certification of program completion, CME statement and national certification. Full-time employment offers are contingent upon position availability and performance review.
Important Dates
Application Submission Opens
January 2, 2025
Application Submission Deadline
April 4, 2025
Interviewing
April 7 – June 13, 2025
Candidate Selection Announced
June 16, 2025
Onboarding and Credentialing
June – October, 2025
Start Date
November 3, 2025
End Date
October 30, 2026
Interview Process
Candidates will be notified if invited for an interview. The interview day will consist of program orientation, committee interview, individual interview and a tour of the AdventHealth Orlando campus.
The interview committee is composed of APPs, physicians and leadership in gastroenterology and hepatology. The committee will be considering these core competencies:
Interpersonal communication skills
Professionalism
Medical knowledge
Patient-care experience
Empathy
Resilience
Growth mindset
Candidates are responsible for arranging travel and lodging for the interview day.
Our fellowship program team is dedicated to helping you grow your career in gastroenterology and hepatology.
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Leila MacMahon, MSN, AGPCNP-C, MHA
Program Director
Bria Strada
Lead Advanced Practice Provider – Gastroenterology
We welcome your application for our fellowship program in gastroenterology and hepatology. Online applications for the next cohort will run from January 2 to April 4, 2025. Applicant interviews will be conducted from early April through mid-June, with applicants selected and notified by mid-June. This fellowship program has an anticipated start date of November 3.
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