The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers offers programmatic accreditation for postgraduate nurse practitioner and joint nurse practitioner and physician assistant training programs, designed by NP and PA postgraduate program directors, for NP and PA postgraduate training directors. The Consortium exists to support new and ongoing postgraduate training programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the achievement and maintenance of the highest standards of rigor and quality, consistent with achieving the goal of an expert healthcare workforce prepared to meet the needs of patients and the society as a whole.

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Help Shape the Future of APP Postgraduate Training

May 11, 2026

Researchers from UMass Chan Medical School and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are seeking participants for two important studies that will help shape the future of postgraduate training and transition-to-practice support for Advanced Practice Providers. Study 1: Sustainability of NP & PA Residency and Fellowship ProgramsThis survey explores the facilitators, barriers, and challenges […]

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You’re Invited: Leadership Webinar for Advanced Practice Providers – April 15

March 3, 2026

The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers, in collaboration with Hugo Loyola, will be hosting an interactive leadership webinar, “From Clinical Expert to Confident Leader: Essential Communication & Leadership Skills for Advanced Practice Providers”. Please join us on April 15 at 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT for this session focused on practical application and […]

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Advancing Primary Care: New Research Highlights Strategies to Strengthen the Workforce and Expand Access

December 9, 2025

We’re excited to share two newly published, open-access studies that offer complementary insights into improving primary care, both by supporting the clinicians who deliver it and by expanding access to specialty expertise for underserved patients. Together, these articles provide a forward-looking view of how policy, training, and technology can help rebuild and sustain a strong […]

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Explore Insights from the 2025 Rural Primary Care Report

November 25, 2025

We’re pleased to share resources from the Primary Care Collaborative’s 2025 Evidence Report, Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care: Evidence, Stories, and Solutions. This virtual event highlighted the challenges and opportunities in rural primary care, offering evidence, real-world stories, and practical solutions to improve access and outcomes. Key takeaways from the report and webinar […]

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Upcoming Free Webinar: Models for Integrating Quality Improvement into Your Postgraduate NP and/or PA Training Program

October 10, 2025

Join Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI)’s NTTAP on Clinical Workforce Development for a 60-minute interactive webinar on strategies to successfully integrate Quality Improvement (QI) into Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Associate (PA) Training Programs. Participants will: Explore practical models for embedding QI into training programs Hear insights from a former resident’s perspective Review real-world […]

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New 2025 Accreditation Standards Released!

August 29, 2025

The Accreditation Commission has officially released the 2025 Accreditation Standards and 2025 Self-Study Guide for NP and PA postgraduate training programs! We’ve also published a summary of the key changes from the 2023 to 2025 Standards, making it easier than ever for programs to stay up to date and aligned with best practices. These resources are […]

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Get to Know the Experts Guiding Postgraduate Program Excellence

June 30, 2025

Every accredited APP postgraduate training program has a story to tell, of growth, innovation, and impact. But for those who serve as accreditation site visitors, these stories come alive in ways that influence not just their understanding of standards, but also their own program practices. Two of the Consortium’s site visitors, Brendan McDonald, DNP, ARNP, […]

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New Research Highlights Success of Learning Collaborative in Launching NP/PA Postgraduate Programs

May 8, 2025

Thrilled to share a new research article from our colleagues at the National Health Center Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAP):“Evaluation of a Learning Collaborative to Implement Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Associate (PA) Residency or Fellowship Programs in a Community Health Center.” Authored by Meaghan Angers, Manjari Mishra, and May Oo, this timely […]

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Postgraduate APP Programs Recruiting for 2025–2026 Cohort!

April 15, 2025

Looking to launch your career as a confident, competent, and compassionate provider? These postgraduate NP, PA, and APP residency and fellowship programs are still accepting applications for their upcoming cohort: 📍 Unity Health Care’s Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Program – D.C. https://www.unityhealthcare.org/education/family-nurse-practitioner-residency 📍 Community Health Center, Inc.’s Family Nurse Practitioner – Nurse Practitioner Residency […]

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