Postgraduate Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program
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The postgraduate Norton Healthcare Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program is designed to transition graduate physician assistants and nurse practitioners from general practice to specialized practice in a number of areas, including acute care and oncology.
Each year, the program offers fellow positions in various specialties. The 12-month program contains a mix of instruction and clinical experiences throughout the postgraduate year. Fellows will participate in structured postgraduate education training experiences within Norton Healthcare to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in patient care, research and education.
Fellows completing the critical care track also will complete a longitudinal teaching certificate program through Sullivan University to develop and hone knowledge, skills and confidence in the areas of teaching and precepting.
This fellowship is an active member of the Association of Postgraduate Physician Assistant Programs (APPAP) and will seek credentialing.
Available Fellowships
- Critical care
- Emergency medicine
- Oncology
Application Process
- Applications open:
- Jan. 1, 2025: Critical care, emergency medicine, oncology
- Applications due:
- March 15, 2025: Critical care, emergency medicine, oncology
- Interview day:
- March 25, 2025: Critical care, emergency medicine, oncology
Applications must be submitted in a single email with the following documents attached (ideally together in one PDF file):
- Three letters of recommendation with contact information included: One from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner program; others must be from a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent (one to two pages)
- Active Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications (critical care and emergency medicine tracks only)
Fellowship Program Faculty
- Kristen D. Young, MSPAS, PA-C, director, Norton Healthcare Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program | Email
- Maroun M. Ghossein, M.D., medical director, Norton Healthcare Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship | Email
- Erin Chalmers, DMSc, MSPAS, PA-C, coordinator, Sullivan University Fellowship | Email
Critical Care Fellowship
The 12-month critical care fellowship is designed to transition graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the specialized practice of critical care medicine.
Critical care fellowship faculty coordinator:
- Michelle G. “Shelley” Urquhart, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C | Email
Oncology Fellowship
This 12-month oncology fellowship is designed to transition graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants to specialized practice in oncology with opportunities for subspecialization.
Oncology faculty coordinators:
Emergency Medicine Fellowship
The 12-month emergency medicine fellowship is designed to transition graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants to specialized practice in emergency medicine with a variety of specialized rotations.
Emergency medicine faculty coordinators:
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