How to Apply
Applications for the Physician Assistant Neonatal Fellowship Program will be opened in the fall of the preceding year of training.
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Physician Assistant Neonatal Fellowship Program
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The Physician Assistant Neonatal Fellowship Program with Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas is a 12-month intensive program designed for graduate physician assistants (PAs) seeking to subspecialize in neonatology. This program provides PAs with the crucial skills needed to deliver comprehensive, team-based care for high-risk and convalescing newborns. The program runs 12-months and includes:
- Mentoring
- Didactic teaching
- Simulations
- Skills training
- Clinical experiences
Program Objectives
At the completion of this program, PA trainees will be able to provide complete care to neonates throughout their NICU stay, provide high-quality neonatal care to include neonatal resuscitation, stabilization and transportation and provide thorough care for neonates in the well-baby nursery and neonatal intensive care unit.
Curriculum
The Physician Assistant Neonatal Fellowship Program begins with classroom didactics, simulation training and observation and bedside skills. This “boot camp” serves as an orientation to the field of neonatology. Following this orientation, trainees will attend weekly learning sessions that will include lectures, simulations and skills training. Teaching will be provided by an extensive faculty including:
- Neonatologists and subspecialists
- Neonatal nurse practitioners
- Pharmacists and nutritionists
- Nurses and lactation specialists
- Therapists from speech, occupational and physical therapy
Pre-requisites
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program
- Must be a NCPPA Certified PA prior to matriculating
- Must attain licensure as a PA in TX prior to matriculating
Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- NCCPA current certification status verification
- NCCPA examination scores
- 3 letters of recommendation, including 1 from your program director or current supervisor*
- Personal statement describing your desire to subspecialize in neonatology*
- Onsite interview with the program director and medical director of the program
- Commitment to practice with Pediatrix for two years following training
*Applicants, please email your recommendation letters and personal statement to belinda.cervania@pediatrix.com.
