APP Oncology Fellowship

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Oncology Fellowship at Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern provides a 12-month structured postgraduate education to prepare clinical nurse specialists*, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with the expertise necessary to provide high-quality medical care in the complex field of adult oncology. New graduates and experienced APPs who meet eligibility criteria are considered. Two fellows are accepted per program year. The UT Southwestern APP Fellowship Program is accredited with distinction by Advanced Practice Provider Fellowships Accreditation (APPFA). 

This innovative curriculum of the APP Oncology Fellowship spans the full continuum of cancer care—from prevention and diagnosis to survivorship and end-of-life care. APP oncology fellows are full-time employees of UT Southwestern with a competitive annual salary of $95,000. Fellows receive continuing education funds and paid time off in addition to university designated holidays. They are offered comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. There is no tuition fee for participation in this program.

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• Why UT Southwestern?
  

  UT Southwestern is a world-class academic medical center in Dallas recognized for leading-edge research, exceptional patient care, and top-tier education. It has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth for nearly a decade and is nationally recognized in 12 specialties.

  The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, reflecting excellence in cancer research and multidisciplinary care.

• Important Dates

  • August: Online application opens
  • September: Online application closes
  • October - November: Fellowship interviews conducted
  • December: Final two candidates for the year selected and offers extended
  • April: APP Oncology Fellowship year starts

• Eligibility

  Program admission is open to new graduates or experienced clinical nurse specialists*, nurse practitioners (acute care, adult, adult gerontology primary care, adult gerontology acute care, family nurse practitioner), or physician assistants who meet program eligibility requirements.

  • Education – Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing as a clinical nurse specialist* or nurse practitioner (acute care, adult, adult gerontology primary care, adult gerontology acute care, family nurse practitioner) from an accredited advanced practice education program or master’s degree in physician assistant studies from a program accredited by ARC-PA prior to program start date is required.  
  • Certification − National board certification as a clinical nurse specialist*, nurse practitioner (acute care, adult, adult gerontology primary care, adult gerontology acute care, family nurse practitioner), or physician assistant completed prior to program start date is required.  
  • Licensure − Licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing or licensure as a physician assistant by the Texas Medical Board prior to program start date is required.

• Curriculum

  The APP Oncology Fellowship curriculum provides didactic and clinical experiences within various adult oncology specialties, incorporating the multidisciplinary teams of medical, surgical, and radiation oncology within each specialty. The curriculum includes learning opportunities in the outpatient, inpatient, and community oncology settings. The comprehensive curriculum includes:

  Didactics
  • Program Orientation
  • Oncology Didactic Lectures
  • Case Presentations
  • Capstone Project
  • Academic Conferences
  • National Oncology Conference

  Core Clinical Rotations
  • Breast Oncology
  • Gastroenterology Oncology
  • Genitourinary Oncology
  • Gynecology Oncology
  • Head and Neck Oncology
  • Hematologic Malignancies/Transplant and Cellular Therapies
  • Melanoma
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Sarcoma
  • Thoracic Oncology

  Adjunct Rotations
  • Acute Care Clinic
  • Cancer Genetics
  • Cardio-Oncology
  • Community Oncology
  • Inpatient Medical Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  Career Transition Rotation
  Upon completion of the core clinical rotations and adjunct rotations, fellows have the oppotunity to pursue a dedicated rotation block in an area aligned with their individual career interests.

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