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University Health Critical Care APP Fellowship The University Health Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a 12-month, post graduate training program for certified, licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. During their training, fellows will rotate through medical, surgical-trauma, neuro, cardiothoracic and transplant intensive care units, along various other sub-specialties, exposing them to a multitude of health conditions. Fellows will train alongside APPs and physicians to hone their assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills specific to the critically ill. Eligibility: Must have graduated or be pending graduation from an accredited Adult-Geriatric or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program OR accredited Physician Assistant program at the time of interview Must complete/clear the credentialing and enrollment process prior to starting the program which includes but is not limited to the following: Current board certification in area of specialty Current/unencumbered Texas Nurse Practitioner or Texas Physician Assistant license Active BLS/ACLS from an approved American Heart Association training center prior Interview Process: Qualified applicants will be contacted by program leadership to schedule an interview. Notification Process: Candidates will be notified regarding the final selections. More About the Program: Objectives Gain understanding of the management of complex critical illness including: shock, sepsis, traumatic injury, cerebrovascular disease, acute kidney injury, acute respiratory failure, post-transplant care, post cardiac arrest, multisystem organ failure, etc. Improve patient management utilizing hemodynamic and neurological monitoring Achieve skills including: Point-of-care ultrasound training, management of mechanical ventilation, endotracheal intubation, central line insertion, arterial line insertion, chest tube placement, and more Hone critical thinking and decision making skills Focus on providing quality, cost-conscious care Learn communication that connects patients and families with providers Offerings Participation in Grand Rounds Journal Club high fidelity simulation lectures case presentations Performance assessments and feedback Professional mentorship Peer support and networking Rotations Cardiothoracic and Transplant Critical Care NeuroCritical Care Medical ICU Surgical-Trauma ICU General surgery Elective ICU Blocks And rotations with subspecialties #J-18808-Ljbffr University Health