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Applications now open for October 2026 Cohort!
The Upham’s Community Care Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program is a 12-month, full time residency training program for new graduate nurse practitioners to transition into clinic practice in a structured and supportive environment. This program will include the following as part of the new provider’s weekly schedule:
- Weekly precepted and mentored primary care clinic sessions
- Weekly didactic sessions on high-yield primary care topics to expand provider knowledge and improve clinical skills
- Direct and consistent feedback between residents and preceptors
- Specialty rotations to bolster clinical knowledge
- Quarterly feedback and evaluations from Residency Director and preceptors
For more specifics, view the Program Outline below.
MISSION STATEMENT
UCC’s Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner Residency Program aims to inspire and train a new generation of Nurse Practitioners to achieve strong clinical competence in primary care. Graduates will thrive as effective and confident clinicians and leaders in the community health setting, thereby expanding access, improving delivery, and elevating the quality of care for all.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The Upham’s Community Care Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program is a two-year, full-time residency training program for new graduate nurse practitioners to transition into clinic practice in a structured and supportive environment. This program will include the following:
Year 1
Year 1: Mentored Residency Year
October 2026 – September 2027
- Weekly precepted and mentored primary care clinic sessions. Residents will have a dedicated attending primary care provider with them for full time support while seeing patients. Residents will move through an extended patient ramp up to allow additional time for the building of clinical knowledge and skills.
- Weekly didactic sessions on high-yield primary care topics to expand provider knowledge and improve clinical skills. Residents will participate in weekly structured learning sessions to enrich their primary care practice.
- Direct and consistent feedback between residents and preceptors. Residents will receive structured feedback from their preceptors and program staff as they develop clinical skills in a supportive environment. Residents will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on their preceptors.
- Specialty rotations to bolster clinical knowledge. Residents will partake in specialty rotations to bolster knowledge for utilization in their family practice. Sample rotations include: Women’s Health, Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, ect.
Year 2
Year 2: Supported Transition to Practice Year
October 2027 – September 2028
- Extended ramp up to full time. Residents will participate in an extended ramp up to reach full time provider status at a comfortable pace to avoid overwhelm and burnout. This will allow residents to slowly increase their session limits as they build their patient panels and encourage clinical confidence for new providers.
- Mentored time with residency staff for additional clinical support. This will provide residents with a dedicated space for clinical questions and ongoing support in early practice.
- Additional administrative time and support from senior clinicians.
- Opportunity to provide mentoring to future first year residents. Residents may be offered mentorship opportunities in their second year to current first year residents as a way of building comradery and practicing their new skills.
FAQ
When does the program start?
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026.
How long is the residency program?
12 month full time precepted residency, with an additional 12 months as a continued mentored provider at UCC with transitional support.
Is there a post-residency employment commitment?
Yes. This is a 24 month program. We require 12 months of full-time employment or 24 months of part time (20 hours/week) employment upon completion of the residency training year. This second year will include continued mentorship while increasing independent clinical practice.
Does the program provide salary and benefits?
Yes – The program is salaried, with an increase in compensation year two. Residents are considered full time providers and have access to the same benefits as other full time Upham’s employees.
Salary range: The expected base salary is $92,000-$100,000 based on 1.0 FTE. Salary is commensurate with experience and a variety of other job factors.
Who is qualified to apply?
- Family Nurse Practitioners with 0-6 months of experience working as a nurse practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioners that have graduated within the past 24 months from an accredited FNP program.
- Applicants must graduate by May 2026 to be considered for our October 2026 cohort.
- Applicants must be Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners. We are unable to accept other specialties at this time.
- Previous RN experience (2+ years preferred)
Do you have a language requirement for applicants?
No requirement, however, we have a strong preference for bilingual Spanish and/or Cape Verdean Creole speakers to serve our patient population.
Do I need to have a car to participate in the program?
No. The clinic is accessible via public transportation:
There are various bus routes that drop off close to the clinic.
Additionally, there is the Upham’s Corner T stop (Commuter Rail – Fairmount Line) that is walkable from the clinic.
If choosing to drive, there is free, non-metered street parking surrounding the clinic.
Are there any weekend and evening commitments for the program?
Weekends will not be required during the residency training year. Evening shifts (until 8pm) are subject to preceptor availability.
Am I eligible for loan repayment during the residency?
Residents are not eligible for HRSA loan repayment programs during their first year as it is a formal training program. However, residents can defer loan repayment during the residency year. NHSC and Nurse Corps scholars may apply during the residency year to be eligible for loan repayment during the post residency year commitment. Please let the residency team know if you are interested in one of these programs.
CONTACT US
For general inquiries, please contact our FNP Residency Program Director:
Abigail Rezendes, FNP
READY TO APPLY?
Applications for our October 2026 cohort are accepted on a rolling basis.
Seeking FNPs with 0-6 months of clinical experience that are interested in building a career in primary care.