April 9, 2025 2:50 a.m.

Aviva Health has launched its Rural Oregon Advanced Practice Residency Program.

An Aviva release said it is a 13-month training program designed to support newly graduated family nurse practitioners and physician associates as they transition into clinical practices in rural settings. Interviews are currently underway to select the first cohort of two residents, who will begin in early September.

The program includes four days per week of direct clinical practice under the guidance of experienced providers, with a focus on managing health conditions common in rural communities. It includes specialty rotations in pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s health, and dermatology, as well as dedicated time for classroom learning, small group sessions and clinical skills development.

Aviva Health CEO KC Bolton said “Launching this residency program just makes sense. New providers get real-world with the support they need, and our patients get high-quality care from clinicians who are learning how to practice medicine the right way – in the places that need it most”. Bolton said, “Plus if we do this well, maybe they’ll stick around and fall in love with Douglas County like the rest of us. We’re not just growing talent; we are planting seeds to build our community’s capacity.”

Each resident will also participate in a team-based quality improvement project aligned with organization goals, gaining experience in data-driven decision-making and population health management.

The release said the APP Residence Program builds on Aviva Health’s ongoing efforts to recruit, train and retain healthcare providers in Douglas County. Since 2020, Aviva Health has operated the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program, which prepares physicians for rural primary care.

For more information, go to: www.aviva/health/appresidency