"Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Clinical Gastroenterology Fellowship"

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Clinical Gastroenterology Fellowship

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Clinical Gastroenterology Fellowship

Position #00844330 - Requisition #38714

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Clinical Gastroenterology Fellowship offers a rare, immersive opportunity to gain specialized, postgraduate training in gastroenterology within a high-volume, academically rich outpatient setting. This 1-year program is designed to bridge advanced clinical practice with structured education, allowing the fellow to develop deep expertise across the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disease. Fellows will work closely with expert faculty, gaining hands-on experience while building the clinical reasoning, diagnostic confidence, and specialty knowledge required to excel as an APP in GI.

This fellowship is strategically important to the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Division of Gastroenterology as it strengthens the APP workforce, supports high-quality patient care, and advances team-based specialty practice. Day-to-day, the fellow will participate in specialty clinics, manage complex GI conditions, complete structured didactics, and engage in self-directed learning through ACG modules. Graduates leave well-prepared for independent specialty practice, with the intent to transition into a permanent clinical role within the division upon completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in structured core outpatient GI rotations, including general digestive health, esophageal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, and pancreas/hepatobiliary therapeutics
• Rotate through GI subspecialties such as hepatology, colorectal surgery, nutrition, bariatric surgery, hereditary colorectal neoplasia, and inpatient GI services
• Evaluate and manage patients under faculty supervision, developing advanced skills in differential diagnosis and longitudinal care of GI conditions
• Complete assigned didactic coursework, readings, and ACG Fellowship Student Portal modules during protected administrative/didactic time
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support comprehensive, patient-centered gastrointestinal care
• Complete competency exams and self-assessments at the conclusion of each rotation
• Incorporate preceptor feedback to support professional growth and achievement of program competencies

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is an internationally renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff making contributions to research, clinical trials, and nationally recognized patient care. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is one of the top ranked in the United States and our clinical partner, the University of Colorado Hospital, and is in the top hospitals nationwide as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing, with clinical practices throughout the state of Colorado and over 80 researchers, physicians and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and training.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• 10 Days of vacation and sick time
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduated from a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program and must pass or be eligible to take the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification exam or National ACNP or AGACNP

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Catherine Brady, catherine.brady@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 16,2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $80,000 to $85,000