International Community Health Services' residency program provides new Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants/Associates post-graduate education to become expert providers.
The ICHS Family Nurse Practitioner residency was founded in 2014 and was the first to be accredited in the U.S. In 2023, the program expanded to include Physician Assistants/Associates, and is called the ICHS Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Residency Program.
Its mission is to educate and retain well-rounded, highly autonomous, effective, and culturally-competent APPs, who will serve as primary care providers in community health settings. The program aims to prepare residents to:
- Serve as a primary care provider to patients in a complex community health setting
- Improve cultural competency
- Develop the tools needed to maximize career satisfaction and growth - encouraging work-life balance and avoiding burnout
- Assume leadership roles in community health settings and in driving social change
A five-part curriculum, delivered from top-notch clinicians and educators, includes a ramp up schedule, continual education with weekly didactics, and exposure to several clinical specialties.
The residency is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Residents commit to 13 months of employment at ICHS. The program is 12 months of residency curriculum followed by one month transition to independent practice, overlapping with the incoming residency class. Four residency positions are available.
Jessica Truong, ARNP | 2023-2024 cohortJoining the residency at ICHS was the best decision I’ve made to start my career as a nurse practitioner. It is a perfect transition from being a student in school to practicing as a full-fledged independent healthcare provider. During my residency, I had the opportunity to manage my own patient panel while simultaneously learning from my peers and through didactic sessions. Now finishing [my residency] I feel so prepared and confident to practice independently.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be:
- Recent MSN, DNP, or PA-C graduates from an accredited institution
- FNP or PA board certified by the start of the program
- Licensed to practice in Washington state
- Committed to a community health center career and/or practice within a safety net setting
- Experienced in health care and/or working with community health center patients (2+ years is preferred but not required)
- Bilingual (preferred but not required)
Important Dates for Class of 2027-2028
Applications for Class of 2027-2028 will open in December 2026.
Residency Year 2027-2028 Start Date: September 7, 2027
Residency Year 2027-2028 End Date: October 6, 2028
Graduation Day for Year 2027-2028: October 7, 2028
To apply
Important Application Dates
Milestone | Date |
| Application Opens | December 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Interview Invitations Sent Out | First Week of February 2027 |
| Interviews | First Week of March 2027 |
| Residency Offer Date | March 9, 2027 |
In partnership with the Northwest Consortium for Advanced Practice Education (NW CAPE), initial residency offers will be extended on March 9, 2027.
Applications submitted by the deadline are reviewed and considered first for limited interview slots.
Any applications submitted after the deadline are not guaranteed for review or consideration, pending availability. That being said, you should still submit your late application.
The Online Application Requirements
Applications for the 2027-2028 Advanced Practice Provider Post-Graduate Training Program will open December 2026 on our job board in our careers page.
- Complete the online application for the Advanced Practice Provider Job Trainee position
- Include attachments to the online application once prompted
- CV
- Three letters of recommendation submitted in either of two methods
- Submission Options
- Via email APPResidency@ichs.com directly from the reference, including a signature line that provides contact information (phone and email address)
- Uploaded as a pdf attachment to the ADP job application. Letters must be printed on official letterhead and signed by the reference including contact information.
- It is highly recommended to include at least one employer reference who can attest to their experience supervising you.
- A typical reference letter mix includes: one employer, one academic, and one additional reference type of your choice. Please avoid submitting references from friends or family members who may appear biased in their feedback.
- Official transcript
- It is OK to submit an unofficial transcript at the time of your application submission.
- However, you must submit an official transcript (usually an emailed link to the APPResidency@ichs.com email address) for ICHS Program Staff to open via a secure portal before the application due date.)
- Personal statement
- This should be 2 pages or less.
- We strongly suggest that you incorporate all three questions, listed below, into a single essay (rather than answering each question separately)
1. Why did you choose to do a residency at International Community Health Services?
2. ICHS is a community health center serving a large population of patients with limited access to resources. What experiences have prepared you for this role?
3. What are your career goals?
Connect with us!
The International Community Health Services (ICHS) Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program prepares new nurse practitioners and physician assistants to deliver comprehensive primary care, culturally and linguistically appropriate services in community-based healthcare settings. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, patient engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and service to medically underserved populations.
We invite prospective applicants to connect with us through upcoming virtual events and information sessions to learn more about our program, mission, and training opportunities.
NW CAPE Residency & Fellowship Virtual Fairs
Join us for one of the Northwest Consortium for Advanced Practice Education (NW CAPE) Residency & Fellowship Virtual Fairs to learn more about APP residency and fellowship opportunities throughout the region.
Virtual Fair #1
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Register here: NW CAPE Virtual Fair Registration
Virtual Fair #2
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Register here: NW CAPE Virtual Fair Registration
After registering, please check your email for an automatic Zoom confirmation containing the event access link.
ICHS APP Residency Drop-In Information Sessions
Have questions about the ICHS APP Residency Program? Join program leadership for an informal drop-in session. Attend for the full hour or stop by for a few minutes to get your questions answered.
Session #1
Thursday, January 14, 2027
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Join the session: https://meet.google.com/vtj-ia...
Session #2
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Join the session: https://meet.google.com/cxd-rm...
Frequently asked questions
Yes, but you must have your Washington state medical license by August 1st. Contact us to see if we can make any exceptions.
No. The residency is limited to Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants/Associates at this time.
We accept unofficial academic transcripts, submitted electronically (scanned) with the online application. We may request an official academic transcript mailed at a later date.
Maybe. The APP residency is designed for new graduates. Applicants who graduated more than 1 year ago will be considered at the discretion of the application review team.
Please contact APP Residency Director Megan Wilbert, FNP.
For more information
Please contact APP Postgraduate Training Director Megan Wilbert, FNP.
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