Thank you for your interest
The APRN Residency Program accepts applications year-round. We offer two cohort start dates annually; one in the Fall and Spring. Your placement into a cohort will depend on your graduation date and licensure status. Once you apply, we will reach out to you to determine the best start date. The Fall 2025 – 2026 application cycle is currently closed but you can still apply for future cohorts. Apply Here.
If you have any questions, please email APRNResidency@elrio.org
Application Process
The Fall 2025 – 2026 application cycle is currently closed but you can still apply for future cohorts. Apply Here.
If you have any questions, please email APRNResidency@elrio.org
Who Can Apply
• Recent graduates (Graduation dates between Spring 2024 – Spring 2025) from an accredited Masters or DNP program
• Licensed (AZ. APRN)
• Credentialed (FNP-C, FNP-BC) or license/credential-eligible as FNP
• Please note: Licensing and credentialing does not need to be active at the time of application, however, it must be in place prior to the start of the program in September including the following licenses; APRN, DEA and AZ. controlled substance
Preferred Qualifications
• Desire to provide care to medically underserved populations in Arizona
• Desire to practice as a primary care provider in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) upon completion of the residency
• Bilingual preferred but not required
Salary
• The residency is a $77,000 salaried position with full benefits
• A two-year post-residency commitment is required pending successful completion of the residency and company vacancies
• Post residency salary at current fair market rate
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