Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program

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 the following as part of the new provider’s weekly schedule: 

 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.

Year 1: October 2026 – September 2027: Mentored Residency Year 

• 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: October 2027 – September 2028: Supported Transition to Practice Year 

• 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 ramp up their session limits as they build their patient panels and encouraged clinical confidence for new providers. 
• Mentored time with residency staff for additional clinical support. This will provide residents 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 new skills. 

***APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026***

FAQs

• What is the commitment to complete the residency program?

• 12 months of full-time employment, with a second year as a continued provider at UCC with transitional support.

   

  Is there a post-residency employment commitment?

  Yes – 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 for the first year of practice. The second year will see an increase in compensation. Residents are considered full-time providers and have access to the same benefits as other full-time employees

   

  Do I need my professional licenses when I apply to the program?

  No – licensure is NOT required to apply to the program. Residents must be fully licensed and credentialed prior to start date. Offers of employment are contingent upon valid licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.

   

  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!

   

  When does the program start?

  Tuesday, October 13^th, 2026

   

  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?

  Yes and No! 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.

   

   

  Voluntary Demographic Information

  This organization collects limited workforce demographic information for equal employment opportunity monitoring and compliance purposes.

  Providing this information is entirely voluntary. The information you provide will not be used in evaluating your application or making any employment decisions. It will be maintained separately from application materials, will not be accessible to hiring managers or decision-makers, and will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.

  Your decision to provide or decline to provide this information will not affect your application.

UCC FNP Residency Application & Candidate Qualifications

Application Process

• The Application will open March 1^st, 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, July 31^st, 2026 for consideration in our inaugural October 2026 cohort.

Who can 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.
• Credentialed FNPs or persons eligible for credentialing by program start date
  • NP licensure does NOT need to be active at the time of application, but needs to be completed prior to October 2026 start date. If selected for this program, the residency director and UCC team will work closely with you on the credentialing process.
• Applicants are directed to sit for boards as soon as possible upon graduation.
• Strong desire to practice as a primary care provider in the community health setting
• Spanish and/or Cape Verdean Creole language speakers preferred
• 2 years of RN experience strongly preferred.

Salary : $92,000 - $100,000