Building the Future of Urgent Care Clinicians: Fellowship Certification and New Graduate APC Training

Sunday, April 12, 2026

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM CDT

Location: Continental C

Moderator(s)

Amelia Nadler, DNP, FNP-C

Medical Director and Director of Training & Compliance
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care

Panelist(s)

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Lisa Shakun, PA-C, MBA, FCUCM

Medical Director
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care
Lyndsie Watkins, PA-C, FCUCM

Clinical Director
Northwell Health - GoHealth Urgent Care
Elizabeth Benissan-Messan, PA-C, MPAS, MS

Associate Medical Director of the Urgent Care Fellowship and Occupational Medicine
Wellnow Urgent Care

Panel discussion on structured onboarding and fellowship certification for APCs. Learn how these programs elevate care quality, foster provider confidence, and drive long-term retention in Urgent Care.

Objectives:

Describe the value of structured onboarding and certification for APCs.

Identify strategies to promote clinical excellence and provider satisfaction.

Apply lessons from fellowship programs to improve team retention.