Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program
A 3-month residency program for final-semester nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) students and new graduates, bridging the gap to independent practice and opening the door to a long-term career with one of Texas’s fastest-growing healthcare organizations.
CLS Health is proud to launch our 2025 Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program—designed to equip emerging providers with the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive.
Why Choose the CLS Health Residency Program?
Our NP and PA residency programs are designed for early-career Advanced Practice Providers who want more than just a job—they want a strong start in a collaborative, patient-centered healthcare environment.
At CLS Health, you’ll:
- Rotate through multiple specialties in the Greater Houston area
- Work alongside experienced clinicians who value mentorship
- Gain the support, time, and autonomy to deliver quality patient care
- Build professional connections that last well beyond the program
Hands-On Training & Mentorship
Over the 3-month program, residents will rotate across several specialties, learning in diverse clinical environments.
You’ll receive:
- Direct mentorship from seasoned NPs, PAs, and physicians
- Clinical experience in areas like primary care, urgent care, specialty medicine, and procedural settings
- A tailored learning plan to meet your career goals
- Exposure to both outpatient and inpatient care models
Who Should Apply?
We welcome:
- Final-semester NP and PA students from institutions such as UTMB, UT Health, and others nationwide
- New graduates seeking to transition confidently into practice
- Applicants passionate about patient care and community health
If your school offers nurse practitioner clinical placement, CLS Health can partner directly to facilitate your residency experience.
Mentorship That Makes a Difference
Founded and directed by Dipal Patel, DNP, and Nadin Farid, FNP, both UTMB graduates, this program reflects their passion for mentorship.
After graduating, they were fortunate to have outstanding preceptors and mentors who helped shape their early careers.
Now, they’re passionate about giving back by ensuring that future providers have the same level of support and guidance.
Program Leadership
Dr. Dipal Patel, DNP, FNP
Dipal Patel is a board-certified acute care and family nurse practitioner who holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. She serves as a pulmonary critical care nurse practitioner at CLS Health and is an active member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Dipal considers it a true privilege to care for critically ill patients. She is committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate, and patient-centered care with the goal of helping patients recover and return to their daily lives as quickly and safely as possible.
Nadin Farid, FNP-C
Nadin Farid is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at CLS Health, serving the communities of Clear Lake and Sugar Land, from children to adults. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she is dedicated to revolutionizing patient engagement within the healthcare system.
Her approach emphasizes holistic care, spearheaded through innovative nurse-led initiatives, aiming to enhance the overall health outcomes of her patients.
Apply for the 2025 Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program
Take the next step in your career with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant residency program in Houston that’s designed for your success.
For inquiries, please contact App-Residency@cls.health.