NPPA Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Fall 2026

The Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cohort.

OVERVIEW:

Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly dynamic and complex surgical subspecialty that requires a team of clinicians operating at the highest scope of practice for optimal medical care and surgical outcomes. Advanced practice providers (APPs) including physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) have become essential members of that team; however sub-specialty education in APP training is minimal. Postgraduate training in all aspects of medicine is becoming of greater importance as an adjunct to traditional NP and PA education. As postgraduate education becomes increasingly popular programs specializing in cardiothoracic surgery are exceptionally rare. The Emory Healthcare Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is committed to fulfilling the need for postgraduate surgical education by establishing an APP Fellowship program of excellence. The Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery APP Fellowship offers formal education and training more rapidly and efficiently than traditional on-the-job training.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a certificate-granting program designed to train newly graduated advanced practice providers and those transitioning from other subspecialties in cardiothoracic surgery through a comprehensive didactic curriculum and rigorous clinical education. The Fellowship is a 12-month program consisting of didactics proctored procedures supervised surgical cases endoscopic vein harvesting training and professional mentorship. The live and web-based didactic curriculum runs concurrently with clinical education at three of Emory Healthcares metro Atlanta hospitals: Emory University Hospital Midtown Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Josephs Hospital. The program is designed to maximize exposure to routine and complex cardiothoracic surgery principles through direct patient care in the operating room intensive care unit cardiac telemetry units and clinic settings.

Application deadline is March 27 2026:

• Submit completed application on the Emory Healthcare careers site by 3/27/2026.
• Please upload ALL required documents to your candidate profile by application deadline.
  

Program details and application requirements can be found on the Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery APP Fellowship website:CT Surgery APP Fellowship Program

Application Requirements:

• Eligible to graduate from an accredited PA or Acute Care NP (ACNP or AGACNP) program.
• Completed application includes submission of the following supporting documentation:
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation including at least one from an NP/PA program director clinical preceptor or current employer.
  • Official transcripts are required upon completion of graduate program and prior to starting residency. If you are a current student we require a copy of your transcript which reflects your most recent student status.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certificationsissued by the American Heart Association.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Within the limits of licensure functions at the highest level of autonomy providing the highest acuity of care under a supervising cardiothoracic surgeon.
• Examines evaluates and treats patients with all ASA levels of medical acuity who require all degrees of invasive and interventional procedures.
• Performs cross-functional responsibilities often simultaneously in the operating room ICU step down unit and outpatient areas.
• Handles full rotation of care where providers perform pre- peri and postoperative care and procedures.
  Proficient in: intraoperative conduit harvest chest closure and first and second assisting in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Educates patients and families on risks outcomes and health maintenance.
• When needed may be required to provide clinical coverage at Emory University Hospital Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory St. Josephs Hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a nationally certified and accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Georgia.
• Successful completion of an accredited masters level or higher PA or NP program
• Accreditation by a nationally recognized body as a PA or Acute Care NP
• Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia or eligibility to become licensed
• Current BLS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association

Physical Requirements: (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environment conditions 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

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.