During National APP Week in October, 34 advanced practice providers (APPs) from across Penn Medicine had something extra to celebrate: their recent promotion to APP Seniors as the inaugural cohort of the Professional Advancement Model and Clinical Excellence Program (PAaCE). The APPs selected are known clinical experts and have made significant and sustainable contributions in the four domains of advanced practice: leadership, education, practice, and professional contribution.
The program’s goals include professional development, engagement, recognition, recruitment, retention, organizational alignment, and integration of APPs across Penn Medicine.
Prior to selection, the candidates for APP Senior underwent a rigorous review and were selected by a cross-entity committee consisting of Penn Medicine APP leaders, who commented, “We are quite proud of these APPs, who are so dedicated to providing the very best care to our patients.”