Neurocritical Care APP Postgraduate Fellowship

An intensive 12-month training program focused on preparing Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for a successful career in neurology or neurocritical care. Fellows will work alongside other APPs and Attendings while engaging in structured, competency-based clinical and didactic training with progressive independence tailored to individual development. Training takes place at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), a quaternary care facility and level one trauma center.

About the role

The goal of the program is to help fellows grow and develop the acute and long-range medical and critical thinking skills required to build a successful career in neurology or neurocritical care.

• Synthesize knowledge of neuroanatomy and pathophysiology with the results of advanced diagnostics and findings on neurologic examination to diagnose and localize complex neurologic disorders.
• Develop a solid foundation in the management of outpatient, hospital-based, and critically ill neurology patients.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with a highly effective team in a dynamic and rapidly changing field.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Master's Degree Physician Assistant Program or an Advanced Practice Nursing program.
• Active national certification as a PA or NP (must be AGACNP if pursuing the neurocritical care track).
• Ability to obtain/maintain PA/APRN licensure in New Hampshire prior to program start date.
• Eligible to obtain Federal DEA Registration.

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of the standard DHMC pre-employment criminal background check, health screening, and clinical credentialing process before matriculation.

About Us

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading-edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for the region, DHMC is committed to delivering world-class care through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.

DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. A highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model involving families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

With deep roots in the Upper Valley community, DHMC promotes better health and health equity through support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of the region. The organization is dedicated to advocating for patients, promoting collaboration among colleagues, advancing healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and helping those served lead brighter and healthier lives.