Application Process

Prerequisites and Application Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited master’s PA or APRN program (see program-specific requirements below)
• National certification through NCCPA, ANCC, or AACN by matriculation date
• Ohio State Licensure (PA via State Medical Board; APRN/RN via Ohio Board of Nursing)
• Eligible for DEA registration and BLS certified by matriculation date
• Application should include:
  • CV or Resume
  • 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 Cycle: April 1^st – May 25^th, 2026. Interviews in June. Program Begins Fall 2026

Interested candidates can contact Tania Rizwan – trizwan@metrohealth.org

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

• 1st interview, via phone with the Fellowship Program team, first week of June.
• 2nd interview with the Fellowship Program Directors and Trauma Medical Staff, second week of June.
• 3rd interview with the Fellowship Medical Director and Division Director of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Emergency General Surgery will occur in the last week of June.

Candidates from the 3rd interview will be notified of a final decision in early July.

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