Center for Advanced Practice
At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), more than 1,100 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) offer specialized, expert care to patients on the Philadelphia and King of Prussia Campuses and across CHOP’s Care Network.
Our APPs work in a variety of settings, including intensive care units, inpatient medical and surgical units, operating rooms, the Emergency Department and all outpatient clinics, including primary, urgent and specialty care centers. They fill many roles, including Inpatient Hospital Providers, Inpatient Consults, Outpatient Subspecialty, Ambulatory and Primary Care roles.
CHOP’s Center for Advanced Practice recognizes the valuable role of APPs across the institution. We provide numerous support resources, including professional development, scholarship and leadership, engagement, and recruitment and retention.
Recruitment & retention
Recruiting and retaining the best APPs is a top priority, and many of our staff have years of experience in their fields.
- Our team is experienced: 40 percent of our APPs have practiced at CHOP for more than 10 years.
- Our team is growing: 60 percent of our APPs have been hired at CHOP within the past 10 years.
Innovative programs
Our APPs benefit from unique programming, including a comprehensive, competency-based orientation; Clinical Immersion Program; fellowship programs; innovative educational opportunities; academic partnerships; and ongoing professional development.