Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship
Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship
Job Description
The MetroHealth System
Cleveland, Ohio
Excellence. Innovation. Impact.
The Department of Neurology and Critical Care at The MetroHealth System proudly offers the nations first Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship, launched in 2019. This highly selective 12-month post-graduate program is designed for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who seek to elevate their expertise in neurocritical care and clinical neuroscience.
Based at MetroHealths flagship campus in Cleveland, Ohiohome to a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the regions largest Level I Adult Trauma Centerthe fellowship provides immersive, hands-on experience across the spectrum of neuroscience and critical care.
Program Overview
The fellowship blends intensive didactic education with mentored clinical training under the guidance of nationally recognized neurocritical care physicians and experienced APPs. While the core emphasis is on neurocritical care, the curriculum is intentionally flexible, preparing fellows for diverse inpatient neuroscience roles.
During the program, fellows will:
- Perform advanced neurological and critical care assessments
- Interpret neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG)
- Perform and interpret bedside ultrasound
- Execute common ICU procedures including endotracheal intubation, arterial line and central venous catheter placement, and lumbar puncture
Clinical Rotations
To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the continuum of neuroscience care, fellows gain exposure to the following specialties:
- Neurocritical Care
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroradiology
- Epilepsy
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Medical Intensive Care
- Hospital Neurology & Stroke
- Infectious Disease
- Outpatient Neurology
While Neurocritical Care is the central focus, the curriculum is customized to each fellows background and career goals, offering individualized learning pathways.
Educational and Professional Development
Fellows actively participate in:
- Journal clubs, case conferences, and morbidity & mortality reviews
- Quality improvement and research initiatives
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with nurses, therapists, social workers, chaplains, residents, and attending physicians
Work schedules vary to reflect real-world practice and include day/night rotations and weekends. Fellows adhere to ACGME duty hour standards, averaging 40-60 hours per week.
Eligibility & Application Process
The MetroHealth Neurocritical Care APP Fellowship accepts one fellow per year on a highly competitive basis. Candidates are evaluated on:
- Academic performance (graduate school transcripts)
- Clinical experience and leadership potential
- Personal statement and professional goals
- Interview performance
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
- Board certification in specialty area
- State of Ohio licensure as an APRN or PA (or eligibility for licensure)
- Acute Care certification required for APRN candidates
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- At least one Letter of Recommendation
Please send application materials to:
Eloy Vazquez, Sr.
The MetroHealth System
Cleveland, Ohio
Excellence. Innovation. Impact.
The Department of Neurology and Critical Care at The MetroHealth System proudly offers the nations first Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship, launched in 2019. This highly selective 12-month post-graduate program is designed for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who seek to elevate their expertise in neurocritical care and clinical neuroscience.
Based at MetroHealths flagship campus in Cleveland, Ohiohome to a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the regions largest Level I Adult Trauma Centerthe fellowship provides immersive, hands-on experience across the spectrum of neuroscience and critical care.
Program Overview
The fellowship blends intensive didactic education with mentored clinical training under the guidance of nationally recognized neurocritical care physicians and experienced APPs. While the core emphasis is on neurocritical care, the curriculum is intentionally flexible, preparing fellows for diverse inpatient neuroscience roles.
During the program, fellows will:
- Perform advanced neurological and critical care assessments
- Interpret neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG)
- Perform and interpret bedside ultrasound
- Execute common ICU procedures including endotracheal intubation, arterial line and central venous catheter placement, and lumbar puncture
Clinical Rotations
To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the continuum of neuroscience care, fellows gain exposure to the following specialties:
- Neurocritical Care
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroradiology
- Epilepsy
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Medical Intensive Care
- Hospital Neurology & Stroke
- Infectious Disease
- Outpatient Neurology
While Neurocritical Care is the central focus, the curriculum is customized to each fellows background and career goals, offering individualized learning pathways.
Educational and Professional Development
Fellows actively participate in:
- Journal clubs, case conferences, and morbidity & mortality reviews
- Quality improvement and research initiatives
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with nurses, therapists, social workers, chaplains, residents, and attending physicians
Work schedules vary to reflect real-world practice and include day/night rotations and weekends. Fellows adhere to ACGME duty hour standards, averaging 40-60 hours per week.
Eligibility & Application Process
The MetroHealth Neurocritical Care APP Fellowship accepts one fellow per year on a highly competitive basis. Candidates are evaluated on:
- Academic performance (graduate school transcripts)
- Clinical experience and leadership potential
- Personal statement and professional goals
- Interview performance
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
- Board certification in specialty area
- State of Ohio licensure as an APRN or PA (or eligibility for licensure)
- Acute Care certification required for APRN candidates
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- At least one Letter of Recommendation
Please send application materials to:
Eloy Vazquez, Sr.
About The MetroHealth System
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, more than 20 health centers and 40 additional sites.
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