Instructor​/Fellow – Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Fellow

Overview

Department: Cardiology

Job Title: Instructor/Fellow – Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Fellow

Position #:  •
Requisition #: 38804

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Division of Cardiology, announces a 12-month Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine, beginning January 2026. This full-time academic fellowship is designed for newly graduated Nurse Practitioners (NPs – Acute Care, Adult/Gero) or Physician Assistants (PAs) who are committed to advancing their training in high-acuity, academic cardiology practice.

The fellowship combines supervised clinical training with structured didactics, procedural exposure, and dedicated mentoring. The selected fellow will gain experience across a range of cardiology subspecialties while developing the core knowledge, clinical reasoning, and team-based skills required for independent advanced practice in cardiology.

• Full-time, 12-month fellowship
• One fellow selected annually
• Clinical rotations (inpatient, outpatient, procedural)
• Educational meetings
• Weekly didactics and conferences
• All activities on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and UCH community campuses (e.g., UCH Highlands Ranch)

• General Cardiology (Inpatient and Outpatient)
• Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant
• Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP)
• Interventional Cardiology (Cath Lab)
• Cardiothoracic ICU
• Cardiac Imaging (Echo, CT, Nuclear, MRI)
• Preventive Cardiology and Vascular Medicine

• Comprehensive orientation and bootcamp
• Weekly didactic education sessions and case-based learning
• ECG and imaging interpretation workshops
• Monthly journal clubs and APP-led case presentations
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds and subspecialty case conferences
• Regular performance evaluations and structured feedback
• Optional scholarly or quality improvement project

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

As one of the region’s most comprehensive cardiovascular centers and a nationally recognized academic medical campus, CU provides an exceptional environment for APP fellowship training. Fellows benefit from an integrated, team-based culture of learning alongside faculty, residents, and APPs in a high-volume, high-complexity setting. Graduates will be well-prepared for advanced practice roles in academic cardiology.

We offer comprehensive benefits and generous leave. The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• FMLA Medical leave
• Tax deferred annuity savings option plans (401k, 403B, 457)
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

• Graduation from an accredited NP (Adult-Gero NP, Acute Care NP) or PA program (must hold degree by January 2026)
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA) required by fellowship start date
• Current BLS/ACLS required by start date

• Eligible for licensure as an NP or PA in the State of Colorado
• Eligible for prescriptive authority, including DEA
• Less than 1 year of post-graduate cardiology experience preferred

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically only .edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to:
Mindy Metcalf, mindy.metcalf

Screening of Applications Begins:
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate selection, the posting will be closed, and no further…