NP/PA Genomics Fellowship Program

The Logan Health NP/PA Genomics Fellowship program is intended to prepare advanced practice clinicians to become genomics clinical experts and genomics leaders in primary care and specialty practice.

Goals:

• Increase genetic/genomics evidence-based knowledge and integration of genetics/genomics services into all areas of healthcare practice
• Improve community health outcomes and decrease genetics services disparities
• Develop clinic-based genomics experts capable of integrating genetics/genomics services into practice
• Improve community health outcomes, incorporate precision medicine into practice, and improve genomics access

Program Details:

• Duration: 26 weeks total
  • 13 weeks of Fundamentals of Genomics course (52 CNE including 2.5 pharmacology credits)
  • 13 additional weeks of clinical practice support and genomics lecture presentations
• Start Date: First Monday of each January
• Format: Includes both asynchronous (literature and video review) and synchronous participation (1.5 hours weekly)

Eligibility:

• Certified Nurse Practitioners (NPs) currently employed at Logan Health
• Physician Assistants (PAs) currently employed at Logan Health
• Any specialty or primary care practice at Logan Health
• Manager's commitment of support required

Geographic Scope: Logan Health facilities in Montana

Contact:

• Director of Genetics Development: Carrie Thompson
• Service area covers 20 counties, nearly 50,000 square miles and a population of nearly 700,000

Application Process

Application Period: September 1 - November 30 (Annual)

Required Materials:

1. Application form
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Brief letter explaining:
   • Why you want to participate
   • What you hope to learn
   • How you will apply the information to your clinic practice
4. Manager's commitment letter of support

Review Timeline:

• Applications accepted: September 1 - November 30
• Candidate notification: December 15
• Program access: First Monday of January after payment received

Review Committee:

• Genetic Counselor(s)
• Logan Health Director of Genetics Development
• Logan Health Physician Executive of the Cancer Service Line