A Case for Specific Education of Advanced Practice Providers in Allergy & Immunology: Results of a Gap Analysis and Targeted Needs Assessment.

Introduction: Advanced practice providers (APPs) are increasingly utilized throughout the health care system including in subspeciality practices.

Methods: A nationwide preliminary gap analysis and targeted needs assessment was conducted to examine the current onboarding/clinical training experiences of APPs in Allergy & Immunology (A&I).

Results: At present, training in A&I in NP/PA school is typically limited. The onboarding/clinical training APPs receive at practice sites upon entering A&I varies with most APPs feeling only somewhat comfortable providing A&I care upon completion of their training period.

Conclusions: Results of a nationwide gap analysis and targeted needs assessment identify the need for further education specific for APPs in A&I and consideration of standardization of the onboarding process at clinical practice sites.