Emory Healthcare APP Fellowship, General Surgery - Spring 2027

Emory General Surgery Post-Graduate App Fellowship

We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated advanced practice providers for the Emory General Surgery Post-Graduate APP Fellowship. This one-year paid program is specifically designed to cultivate exceptional APPs through immersive clinical education and extensive procedural training. Our fellows engage in the evidence-based management of complex surgical patients, gaining the specialized skills necessary to excel in a high-acuity environment.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Clinical management: Assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic conditions for patients in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and perioperative settings.
• Surgical assisting: Providing first or second-assist support in the operating room across various surgical sub-specialties.
• Procedural proficiency: Performing bedside procedures and advanced technical skills under the supervision of attending surgeons and senior APPs.
• Care coordination: Managing the complete perioperative patient journey, including pre-operative optimization and post-operative recovery and discharge planning.
• Didactic engagement: Participating in weekly surgical grand rounds, case presentations, and specialized simulation lab training.

Minimum required qualifications include:

• Education: Eligible to graduate from an accredited PA or acute care NP (ACNP or AGACNP) program.
• Licensure: National board certification as a PA or NP. Eligible for licensure as a PA or NP in Georgia.
• Certification: Current BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience: Previous clinical experience in a surgical or high-acuity setting (as an APP or through a robust clinical rotation history).
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required):
• Medical knowledge: A foundational understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it relates to general and specialized surgery.
• Clinical judgment: The ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and recognize acute changes in patient status.
• Technical aptitude: Manual dexterity and a strong interest in developing advanced surgical and bedside procedural skills.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex information to patients and families.
• Professionalism: A commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and the high standards of an academic medical center.
• Analytical skills: The ability to interpret diagnostic tests and apply evidence-based research to patient care plans.

Application deadline is October 1st, 2026 10:00am.

Application requirements include:

• CV/Resume
• Completed APP statement of interest form
• APP fellowship letter of intent
• Official transcripts are required upon completion of graduate program and prior to starting fellowship.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.

Physical requirements include:

• Medium-heavy: 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)

Environmental factors may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: blood-borne pathogen exposure; bio-hazardous waste; chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; communicable diseases; electrical shock; floor surfaces; hot/cold temperatures; indoor/outdoor conditions; latex; lighting; patient care/handling injuries; radiation; shift work; travel may be required; use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.