Application Process

Prerequisites

  • Graduate of an accredited master’s degree Physician Assistant (PA) program, graduate of an accredited master’s degree Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program, graduate of an accredited master’s degree Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) program, or a grandfathered equivalent
  • Nationally certified through NCCPA, ANCC, or AACN (by matriculation date)
  • Licensure for PAs: Hold a license as a PA through the State Medical Board of Ohio (by matriculation date)
  • Licensure for NPs: Hold a license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and a Registered Nurse (RN) through the Ohio Board of Nursing (by matriculation date)
  • Eligible for federal DEA registration
  • ACLS and BLS certified

Application Requirements

Please email the following documents to [email protected] by May 26th, 2025.

Before sending, please rename each file to reflect the following example: A.Smith_CV

Application materials should include:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • A cover letter or letter of intent
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Official transcript from master’s PA/AGACNP/ACNP program (if not yet graduated, your most up to date transcript will be accepted)
  • NCCPA/ANCC/AACN exam scores (if available at time of application)

Application/Interview Timeline

Applications are due by May 26th, 2025.

A three-part interview will be conducted to determine the final candidate:

  • 1st interview, via phone with the Fellowship Program team the week of June 9th
  • 2nd interview with the Fellowship Program Directors and MHMC Trauma Medical Staff the week of June 16th
  • 3rd interview with the Fellowship Medical Director and Division Director of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Emergency General Surgery will occur on June 30th, 2025

Candidates from the 3rd interview will be notified of a final decision the week of July 14, 2025.

The program will begin in the fall of 2025, with flexibility on the exact start date, contingent on obtaining state licensure.