APP Primary Care Fellowship - Nevada

Our outstanding APPs provide innovative and compassionate healthcare and are leaders committed to improving the health and quality of life of the residents of southern Nevada.

About our program

Intermountain offers a competitive Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Primary Care Fellowship that accepts 1-2 fellows every six months. A new cohort begins each January and July.

Our 12-month program includes: clinical time under the supervision of a preceptor, rotations through various specialties, monthly didactic lectures, the opportunity to participate in a research or QI project, regular check-ins with the program director, and guidance from the GME program manager.

After completing the 12-month program, fellows transition to independent providers and are assigned to a Southern Nevada “home” clinic for two additional years. The total commitment, if accepted into the program, is three (3) years in Southern Nevada.

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Dr. Warren Volker

In gratitude to Dr. Volker

Dr. Warren Volker was a visionary and inspirational leader. He was a generous philanthropist, mentor, leader and a lifelong learner. His influence shaped the direction of this program and we are truly grateful for his insight, advice and support.

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Fellowship advantages

  • Competitive salary plus opportunity for commitment bonuses and eligibility for incentive compensation bonuses after one year
  • Acclimate to the role of a healthcare provider under the close supervision of an experienced provider
  • Continue to develop knowledge base with clinical and didactic learning experiences
  • Effectively assess, diagnose, and treat patients with increasing complexity in a primary care setting including senior primary care clinics     
  • Increase understanding of Medicare Advantage versus Fee-for-Service models, as well as basic knowledge of billing and coding
  • Become more familiar with HEDIS measures and how to implement guidelines into practice
  • 8 to 10-hour days, four to five days a week, Monday through Friday (no rotations on holidays*) — this schedule encourages a proper work-life balance
  • Admittance of two graduates to the APP Primary Care Fellowship ensures tailored instruction and a comprehensive educational experience

Program leadership

Meet our mentors, fellows and graduates.

  • Ida B. Will, DNP, MBA, MSN, FNP-C – Desert Region APP Fellowship Director
  • Veronica A. Tomlinson, CAPM – GME Program Manager
  • Alice Velasquez-Leon, MSN, FNP-BC – La Canada Clinic Faculty/Mentor 
  • Ashlyn Call, DMS, MPAS, PA-C – Galleria Clinic Faculty/Mentor 
  • Aysa Chavarria, DNP, APRN, FNP-C – Rancho Clinic Faculty/Mentor 
  • Nathania Park, RN, MSN, APN-BC – Nellis Clinic Faculty/Mentor
  • Amber Peterson, MSN, APRN, NP-C – Adjunct Faculty

Cohort 1 – Graduated June 2020

  • Aura Truelove, MSN, FNP-C
  • Sandy Holder, FNP-C

Cohort 2 – Graduated December 2020

  • Alice Velasquez-Leon, MSN, FNP-BC
  • Gabriel J. Garcia, FNP-BC

Cohort 3 – Graduated June 2021

  • Amber Peterson, MSN, APRN, NP-C
  • Arsine Abramyan, FNP-BC

Cohort 4 – Graduated December 2021

  • Annie Martin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
  • Katherine Tinajero, DMSc, PA-C

Cohort 5 – Graduated June 2022

  • Lorna Medcalf, FNP-C
  • Michael Chau, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Cohort 6 – Graduated June 2023

  • Brandon Ludwig, FNP-C
  • Susan C. Anderson, FNP-C

Cohort 7 – Graduated December 2023

  • Amy King, MSN, FNP-C
  • Diana Rodriguez, FNP-C

Cohort 8 – Graduated June 2024 

  • Johana Rowe, FNP-C
  • Lori Foley, FNP-C

Cohort 9 – Graduated December 2024

  • Aline Bakr, FNP-C
  • Maeghan Darby, PA-C

Cohort 10 – Graduated June 2025

  • Jackalynn Smith, FNP-C
  • Jaclyn O'Connor, FNP-C

Cohort 11 - Expected to graduate December 2025

  • Janelle Alvarez, PA-C
  • Stephanie Melrose, PA-C

Cohort 12 – Expected to graduate June 2026

  • Courtney Pfyfer, NP-C

Application process and timeline

Learn more about the application review process and timeline.

  • After your completed application is received, you will be contacted by our GME Program Manager with further instructions.
  • Due to the competitive nature of this program, all candidates will be required to complete a brief 3-question video interview.
  • The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Team and Admissions Committee will thoroughly review all applications before making a determination on which qualified candidates will be invited to interview in-person.
  • After interviews are complete, we will select one to two fellows for each cohort.

Recruitment for our next cohort of fellows (cohort/class #13) will open mid to late July. Please refer back to this page in July. Interviews will occur in September, and the two selected candidates will begin in January 2026. To be considered, candidates are required to submit a 3-part application.

The application components consist of:

  • PDF fellowship committee application (download below)
  • Workday application from our careers website - link will be provided to you
  • Brief 3-question video interview - scheduled after parts 1 and 2 are submitted  For questions, or to be added to the notification email list, please email our GME Manager at APPfellowship@imail.org.

Candidate requirements

Candidates must be:

  1. A Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who has met the advanced educational and clinical practice requirements to be considered a graduate of a certified APRN or PA program in the 12-month period prior to the interview date.
  2. Candidates must be board-certified as a PA with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or Family Practitioner (FNP) or Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner by either the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurse Credentialing Center, or scheduled to sit for your boards at least 3-months prior to beginning the program.
  3. Must hold a valid unencumbered Nevada license as either an APRN or PA, or have submitted your application which is pending review and approval by the board. PAs are encouraged to apply to both the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Osteopathic Physicians.
  4. Must not have worked as an APP for longer than 9 months prior to the interview date (if applicable).
  5. Must be able to commit to a 3-year period in Southern Nevada (program is 1 year in length and graduates stay on for an additional 2 years as full providers).     

Fellowship Committee applications must include the following:

  • Completed and signed APP Fellowship Application form (link below)
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • Letter of good standing from an accredited university or unofficial or unlocked grade transcript
  • Letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from two categories: 1) clinical preceptor; 2) educator/professor; 3) professional supervisor/manager
  • Personal head shot or photo appropriate for a professional application
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