Building Confident Clinicians. Strengthening Community Health
The APP Residency Program at STRIDE offers immersive, hands-on training in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, serving diverse patient populations, addressing health inequities, and learning how high-quality care can transform lives.
What the APP Residency Program Offers
The APP Residency Program is designed for:
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Newly graduated Nurse Practitioners
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Newly graduated Physician Assistants
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Providers seeking advanced training in community health and primary care
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Clinicians committed to advancing health and serving underserved populations.
Residents gain the confidence and readiness needed to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Structured clinical rotations
Dedicated mentorship
In-depth training in Whole-Person Integrated Care
Experience caring for underserved communities
Weekly didactic sessions
Hands-on exposure to chronic disease management
Complex and preventive medicine
Support in professional development
A team-based environment
Diverse clinical experiences
Meaningful work that impacts community health
Support of an experienced, interdisciplinary team
Residents complete more than 1,800 hours of supervised clinical practice, gaining meaningful experience across multiple areas of care.
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1500+ hours in Family Medicine
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160+ hours in Pediatrics
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80+ hours in Women's Health
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80+ hours in Mental Health
These rotations expose residents to a wide range of patient needs, care settings, and clinical complexities, ensuring you develop strong clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice skills, and confidence in patient management.
STRIDE recognizes that excellent patient care begins with provider well-being. Residents participate in monthly wellness sessions focused on:
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Work-life balance
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Stress and time management
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Resilience and self-care
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Professional mentorship
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Strategies to prevent burnout
These sessions ensure residents feel grounded, supported, and ready to build a sustainable, meaningful career in community health.
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as interview slots are filled on a rolling basis.
*Timelines are as stated and are subject to change. Any changes will be reflected here and communicated directly to qualified candidates.
Fall 2026 Cohort Start: TBD
Application Period: TBD
Spring 2026 Cohort Start: April 13, 2026
Application Period: CLOSED
APP Residency Program: Didactic Curriculum
Our structured didactic curriculum ensures that each week up to 10% of your time is dedicated to guided learning, equipping you with the core knowledge and decision-making skills required to recognized, evaluate, and manage patient presentaations across disease states.
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T2DM and Prediabetes: Early Intervention for Lifelong Health
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Managing Hypertension & Hyperlipidemia: Strategies for Cardiovascular Wellness
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Asthma & COPD: Optimizing Respiratory Care in Primary Care Settings
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Dizziness & Headache: A Diagnostic Approach to Common Symptoms
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URI Complaints: Effective Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
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Mastering Coding and Billing: Key Concepts for Accurate Reimbursement
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ECG Interpretation & Arrhythmia Management: Enhancing Cardiovascular Care
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Early Detection and Comprehensive Management
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Pain Management in Primary Care: Approaches for Effective Treatment
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Obesity: Comprehensive Management and Preventive Strategies
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Blood Chemistry Interpretation: Understanding Lab Results for Better Care
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Gastrointestinal Complaints in Primary Care: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
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Dermatology Basics: Skin Health and the Primary Care Provider’s Role
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Endocrine Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment in Primary Care
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Neurology for Primary Care: Memory Care, Parkinson’s Disease, and More
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Musculoskeletal Basics: Managing Common MSK Conditions in Primary Care
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Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment in Primary Care
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Osteoarthritis & Osteoporosis: Managing Bone and Joint Health in Primary Care
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Pre-Operative Clearance & Post-Hospitalization Care
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Genitourinary Complaints: Comprehensive Evaluation and Management in Primary Care
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Prostate Health: Prevention, Screening, and Management for Primary Care Providers
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Anxiety and Depression: Effective Management Strategies in Primary Care
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Medication Assisted Therapy: Fundamentals of Addiction Treatment in Primary Care
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ADHD & ASD: Identification, Diagnosis, and Management in Primary Care
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Referral for Complex Psychiatric Conditions: When and How to Seek Specialized Care
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Trauma-Informed Care: Approaches for Supporting Mental Health in Primary Care
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The Well Child Visit: Best Practices for Preventative Pediatric Care
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Navigating Vaccine Schedules: Ensuring Timely Immunizations for Healthy Futures
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Common Pediatric Infections: Otitis, Conjunctivitis, and Pharyngitis
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Developmental Delay: Early Recognition and Intervention in Pediatric Care
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Managing Asthma & Allergies in Children: Comprehensive Approaches for Primary Care
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Pediatric Dermatology: Identifying and Managing Skin Conditions in Children
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T1DM and T2DM in Pediatrics: Early Detection and Management Strategies
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Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Management in Primary Care
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Epilepsy in Children: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Ongoing Care
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Pediatric Cancer: A Primary Care Provider’s Role in Early Recognition and Support
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Beyond the Pap: Cervical Health in Primary Care
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Breast Health Essentials
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Managing Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia Management
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Pharmacology for Pregnant & Lactating Women
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Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Primary Care Approach
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Postpartum Care & Newborn Health
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Fertility Basics for Primary Care
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Female Sexual Dysfunction
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APP Residency Program: Application
STRIDE's 13-month Advanced Practice Provider Residency offers new PA and FNP graduates a supported transition into primary care. Residents are fully benefited STRIDE employees with competitive pay, comprehensive insurance coverage, protected PTO, and a schedule without nights, weekends, or call.
Please note: this residency does not guarantee employment beyond the residency period, nor are graduates required to commit to positions at the STRIDE Community Health Center after program completion, if offered.
Review the position details and application requirements to prepare your complete submission. Please send all required documentation to appresidency@stridechc.org.
After you submit your application, you'll receive an automated confirmation email from STRIDE HR. Once we have all the necessary items for submission, you will receive a separate email confirming that we have your complete application and that it is under review.
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Residents are STRIDE employees with a salary of $80,000/year
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Medical, Dental & Vision insurance coverage
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PTO and seven paid holidays
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No nights, weekends, or on-call
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Malpractice Coverage through FTCA
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STRIDE-paid medical licensure reimbursement and DEA registration
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Must be or will be a graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program and hold active CO licensure by February 6, 2026
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Nurse Practitioner candidates must be certified by the ANCC or AANP Certification Board no later than February 6, 2026
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Physician Assistant candidates must complete the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination no later than February 6, 2026
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Due to the credentialing timeline, certification exam results must be provided 60 days before the start date. All residency position offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the board certification exam.
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1. APPLY at STRIDE Careers for the APP Residency position when the application cycle opens.
2. Submit the following to appresidency@stridechc.org
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Cover letter & resume
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Transcript (Electronic/PDF)
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Personal Essay
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Essay Prompt (500-word max): Where do you see yourself in five years as a clinician? How would this residency help you get there?
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Contact information for two professional references
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At least one must be from a clinician who has supervised clinical duties within 1 year of application submission. Please include your relationship to your reference
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Two letters of recommendation sent directly to appresidency@stridechc.org
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Letter of Recommendation Instructions. Please share with your recommendation letter writer:
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Thank you for agreeing to write a letter of recommendation for an Advanced Practice Resident candidate. Please review the following guidelines:
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Share how well you know the candidate and in what capacity
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Please share your perspective on the candidate's medical knowledge, clinical skills, communication ability, and professionalism.
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Include the statement: “The candidate waived the option to review this letter.”
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Send the letter as a PDF file directly to the following email address: appresidency@stridechc.org. Please put “LOR_candidatesname” in the subject line.
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