Rural Primary Care Fellowship for Advanced Practice Clinicians

Rural Primary Care Fellowship

• A one-year postgraduate fellowship for new-graduate Advanced Practice Clinicians

About Elderberry Health

• Elderberry Health is a Tennessee-based primary care provider organization caring for all ages patients. We

practice full-scope primary care in an outpatient setting.

Why this fellowship exists

• NP and PA programs prepare graduates well academically, but the transition to independent practice is

challenging — especially in rural primary care, where patients are complex and clinical autonomy expectations

arrive quickly. We built this fellowship to close that gap. Fellows spend a structured year embedded in our

practice, working alongside experienced clinicians, building a graduated patient panel under direct mentorship,

and developing real competency in a broad range of conditions.

What fellows do

• Carry a graduated patient panel, starting at reduced volume and ramping toward

independent practice over 12 months

• Practice alongside a dedicated supervising clinician with daily case review

• Attend periodic didactic sessions covering chronic disease management, geriatrics,

behavioral health, common procedures, and rural practice patterns

• Complete defined clinical competencies across our care settings

• Receive structured monthly feedback with formal evaluations at months 4, 8, and 12

Who we're looking for

• Recent graduates of accredited NP (FNP, AGPCNP, AGNP) or PA programs

• Tennessee licensure or eligibility by start date

• Genuine interest in primary care for rural communities

• Coachable, curious, and ready to work in a rural community settings

No prior clinical experience is required

• Annual stipend/salary

• Opportunity to participate in employer sponsored benefits

• Malpractice coverage

• CME stipend and licensure / certification reimbursement

The path to a full-time role

• Fellows who complete the program and demonstrate clinical readiness may be offered full-time clinical positions

at Elderberry Health.

Logistics

• Duration: 12 months, full-time

• Start date: Early Summer 2026

• Location: Ashland City, TN

• Rolling admissions until the cohort is filled

Ashland City Clinic