Our program includes four units of ACPE-accredited clinical pastoral education and offers advanced, specialized training in clinical spiritual care, emphasizing spiritual/theological integration, ethical reflection and leadership in spiritual care. Residents experience clinical assignments that provide in-depth exposure to specialty areas, enabling each student to become an integral part of the health care team.
August 29, 2022 to September 1, 2023
12-month residency program salary rates are $35,568 plus compensation for scheduled on-call coverage.
Medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and may include tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
$750 for the first unit; $250 for each subsequent unit. A $375 security deposit is required within two weeks of being accepted. This non-refundable deposit is applied to the first unit’s tuition.
We begin receiving applications October 1 for the residency beginning in the following year. Interviews typically begin after December 1 and continue until programs are filled, typically around March.
Please review the CPE application guide for information about the application process and about "what makes a good CPE application."
Electronic submission of applications is preferred. Please send application materials to cpe@allina.com. If applying by mail, please send your application to the address listed below.
If you have questions or would like to submit a Mercy Hospital CPE application for any of our programs, contact:
Mercy Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd – MR 51140
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-236-8658763-236-8658
Email us: allinacpecenter@allina.com