Advanced Practice Provider Cardiology Fellowship

Train with experts. Lead with heart.

To prepare advanced practice providers for expert, independent practice in cardiology through immersive clinical training, mentorship, and academic excellence at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

We are committed to advancing cardiovascular care through education that emphasizes:

  • Evidence-based practice
  • Innovation
  • Compassionate, patient-centered care

To develop the next generation of cardiology APP leaders equipped to:

  • Deliver exceptional cardiovascular care
  • Improve patient outcomes
  • Support healthier communities

Rooted in the mission of UCHealth and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, our fellowship fosters:

  • Clinical excellence
  • Lifelong learning
  • A passion for advancing heart health across Colorado and beyond

Duration: 12 months
Format: Rotations + Didactic sessions

 

Core Rotations:

Inpatient and Ambulatory General Cardiology

Heart Failure / Transplant

Electrophysiology

Structural Heart

Interventional Cardiology

Cardiac Imaging

 

Didactic Topics

Based on ACGME-style competencies

Monthly journal club

Quality Improvement

Professional Development 

Clinical competency

EKG and echo interpretation

Team collaboration and communication

Must be an ACNP, AGNP, or PA

National certification required

Exam results due 60 days prior to start

Licensed or license-eligible in Colorado

 

Application Requirements

  • Online application (need link)
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • 3 peer references

Timeline

Application Opens: July 2025

Deadline: October 2025

Start Date: January 2026

Apply Here

https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37429&lang=en.

 

Selection Process

Virtual interviews

Program match notification

 

Benefits

  • Salary and benefits
  • Insurance
  • CME funds and time off

Leadership Bios

Educational Director and Fellowship Director- Kristy Gama, NP

Physician Director- Aken Desai, MD

Educational Advisory Committee – Colleen McIlvennan, PhD, DNP, ANP and Karen Ream, PA-MBA

12-month program

Based in University of Colorado Hospital

Anschutz Campus, Highlands Ranch Campus and Lone Tree

Open to ACNP, AGNP, and PA

Next start: January 2026

FAQs


Contact Us


General Inquiries

Fellowship Director: Kristy Gama, MSN-NP

[email protected]


Cardiology

CU Anschutz

Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 1

12605 East 16th Avenue

3rd Floor

Aurora, CO 80045


720-848-5300

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