The Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship at UTHealth Heart & Vascular is a 12‑month, full‑time postgraduate training program designed to prepare new graduate Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for advanced clinical practice in cardiovascular medicine.
This intensive fellowship accelerates the transition from graduate training to high-level, independent practice within a high‑ acuity, specialized cardiovascular environment. Fellows receive structured, competency‑ based training aligned with American College of Cardiology (ACC) cardiovascular team competencies, while gaining comprehensive ‑hands-on‑ experience across the full continuum of cardiovascular care.
The Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship is a regular, classified full‑time appointment for a 12‑month term, inclusive of an initial six‑month probationary period. Participants must successfully complete all program requirements and obtain and maintain all required certifications, licensure, and credentials within established timeframes.
The fellowship is a term‑limited training appointment only and does not confer any right or expectation of employment beyond the fellowship period.
Application Timeline
Applications will be accepted from April 6 through May 31, 2026, launching the first step in the fellowship selection process. Interviews will follow in June, with offers extended in early July and the program officially begins in October 2026.
Fellowship Training & Rotations
Fellows participate in immersive clinical rotations that may include:
Ambulatory Cardiology
Inpatient Cardiology Consult Services
Electrophysiology
Cardiac Critical Care
Advanced Heart Failure
Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Training is supported by dedicated faculty mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and progressive clinical responsibility throughout the fellowship year.
Fellowship Highlights
12-‑month structured postgraduate fellowship
Rotations across the entire cardiovascular care continuum
Competency based‑ curriculum with progressive autonomy
Interdisciplinary training alongside cardiology, cardiac surgery, and critical care teams
Simulation based‑ learning and structured didactics
Individualized faculty mentorship
Capstone quality improvement or scholarly project with formal presentation
Why Train at UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular
UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular is a leader in advanced and innovative cardiovascular care, treating some of the most complex cardiac cases in the nation. Fellows train in a high-volume academic medical center at the intersection of cutting-edge research and high-acuity clinical practice.
Clinical exposure includes advanced heart failure and transplant services, structural and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac critical care, and comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery.
The Cardiovascular APP Fellowship is an investment in long-term professional growth. Fellows who successfully complete the program are strongly encouraged to transition into full-time APP roles within UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular, supporting continued development within the health system.
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Minimum Education
Nurse Practitioner:
Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or
Master’s degree in Nursing with completion of a post‑master Nurse Practitioner certification program
Physician Assistant:
Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from an ARC-PA accredited PA program required
Licensure & Certification
Nurse Practitioner:
Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current Texas licensure as an APRN‑NP
National specialty certification as required by department
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Physician Assistant:
Current Texas licensure as a Physician Assistant
Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Minimum Experience
None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to meet clinic-specific competencies and expectations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build comprehensive reports and effectively convey information
Knowledge of patient rights and applicable laws, including HIPAA
Ability to clearly and concisely verbalize information and directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and department staff
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