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The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers offers programmatic accreditation for postgraduate nurse practitioner and joint nurse practitioner and physician associate 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 associates 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. |
Membership
Membership
The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers welcomes individuals and organizations committed to advancing postgraduate education and training for nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates/assistants (PAs), and advanced practice providers (APPs). Our membership community brings together clinical leaders, educators, administrators, researchers, trainees, and healthcare organizations dedicated to strengthening the postgraduate training landscape and advancing workforce development nationwide.
Since launching its membership program in 2019, the Consortium has continued to grow as a national network of professionals and organizations committed to excellence in postgraduate APP training.
Membership Benefits
Membership provides opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share expertise with colleagues across the country who are engaged in postgraduate APP residency and fellowship training.
Benefits include:
- Access to a national network of postgraduate training leaders, educators, clinicians, and administrators.
- Opportunities to exchange best practices and innovative approaches to program development and operations.
- Participation in discussion groups and professional communities of practice.
- Access to member resources, including presentations, publications, tools, templates, and educational materials.
- Opportunities to contribute expertise to the Consortium’s growing library of member-developed tools and templates.
- Invitations to Consortium membership meetings and networking events.
- Discounted registration for the Consortium’s Annual Conference and select educational programs and webinars.
- Opportunities to engage in discussions related to accreditation, workforce development, postgraduate education, and emerging issues affecting advanced practice providers.
The Consortium remains committed to supporting its members and continually enhancing member benefits in response to the evolving needs of the postgraduate APP training community.
Membership Dues
Membership dues are assessed annually.
Individual Membership Dues:
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- Professional Clinical (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, MD/DO): $150.00
- Professional Non-Clinical: $100.00
- Student/Trainee: $75.00
Updated and Approved on 06/18/2026
