The AdventHealth Critical Care Medicine APP Fellowship
Our Critical Care Medicine APP Fellowship Program will help you become highly skilled in the evidence-based management of complex, critically ill patients across a wide array of sub-specialties.
Nationwide, there is a growing demand for educated and compassionate advanced practice providers. We’re dedicated to meeting that need by providing 12-month post-graduate fellowships for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
As we follow our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, we are committed to growing the clinical, academic and patient experience skills you’ll need to succeed as part of the next generation of APPs at AdventHealth. Our fellowship program is a dedicated year of training and education to prepare you for your role as an advanced practice provider.
Grow Your Skills in Critical Care Medicine
Critical care medicine is a rewarding and challenging medical specialty dedicated to treating patients with life-threatening conditions. APPs interested in this field will work in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) alongside a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals using advanced technologies and treatments to monitor and support these complex patients.
Critical care medicine involves caring for patients with severe illnesses or injuries, including severe infections, respiratory failure, heart failure, stroke, trauma and multi-organ failure.
Prospective Critical Care Medicine APPs should be prepared for a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where quick, informed decision-making and advanced medical knowledge are crucial. This program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about providing complex care and thrive in a collaborative, high-intensity setting.
What To Expect From Our Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
In our post-graduate critical care fellowship program, APPs are offered a comprehensive and structured training experience designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in managing critically ill patients. Some of the key benefits of our program are below.
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Advanced Clinical Skills
Gain experience performing advanced procedures such as intubation, central and arterial line placements, echocardiography, chest tube insertion, paracentesis, thoracentesis and bronchoscopy.
Use of Advanced Technology
Gain proficiency in advanced monitoring and supportive devices such as mechanical ventilators, dialysis machines, mechanical circulatory devices and ECMO.
Specialized Knowledge
Receive specialized education in pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of conditions requiring critical care, including the latest guidelines and evidence-based protocols where applicable.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Work with a multidisciplinary team of intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other dedicated health care professionals. Plus, improve effective communication skills.
Research and Education
Access opportunities to participate in or conduct clinical research and educate patients, families and peers on complex medical issues. Formal teaching opportunities also available and expected.
Leadership and Professional Development
Build leadership qualities for managing complex cases and leading the health care team as an independent, autonomous provider and establish connections with experts and peers in the field.
About Our Program
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Our clinical curriculum is designed around four core rotation blocks:
Medical ICU
Surgical ICU
Neuro ICU
Cardiovascular ICU
Electives are available outside of time spent in core rotations. Electives include, but are not limited to:
Cardiology
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Palliative Care
Radiology
Didactic Curriculum
Our didactic curriculum will run concurrently with core rotation blocks. Didactics will be delivered on Wednesdays of each week and will also include time spent with our CCM medical fellows during their lecture time. Examples of didactic material include:
Medical ICU: Management of sepsis and septic shock, respiratory failure and DKA
Surgical ICU: Management of complex vascular and transplant surgical patients, open abdomen, massive transfusion protocols
Neuro ICU: Ischemic and hemorrhagic CVA, ICP management, seizures
Simulation: Biweekly simulations will be utilized as an adjunct to our didactic curriculum. The simulation topics will also run in conjunction with topics covered during core rotations
Critical Care POCUS Course
Difficult Airway Course
FCCS
ENLS
Benefits
We want to ensure that it’s rewarding for you to expand your expertise with us. We have made these benefits part of our fellowship program:
Competitive full-time APP salary
Professional liability coverage
Paid leave days
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Credentialed in our Central Florida Division: 9-hospital system
Our fellowship program team is dedicated to helping you grow your career in critical care.
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Affitin Anderson, DNP, ACNP
Program Director
Eduardo Olivera, MD
Executive Medical Director
Lincoln Haynes, ACNP
Program Faculty – Lead Advanced Practice Provider
Kevin Holland, ACNP
Program Faculty
Brent Waldon, ACNP
Program Faculty
Program Requirements and How to Apply
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Current AG-ACNP/ACNP or PA students currently enrolled in an accredited program
Requirements Prior to Program Start
National board certification
Florida licensing
Required Materials for Application
Curriculum vitae/resume
One-page statement of interest
Transcripts from graduate education program — if you are a current student, send transcripts reflective of status within the program. Minimum GPA of 3.5 required.
Copy of BLS and ACLS certifications
Three letters of recommendation addressing clinical experience, clinical knowledge, critical thinking and professionalism — specifications for letters of recommendation found on application
Fellows are selected based on demonstrated academic and clinical achievement, commitment to practice in a critical care environment, motivation, communication skills, overall maturity and growth mindset.
Upon acceptance of the online application, applicants must be available for an interview with program staff at AdventHealth. All travel-related costs are at the expense of the candidate.
Successful applications will meet all hiring requirements of the AdventHealth Medical Group Human Resources Department.
The AdventHealth APP Fellowship values diversity across racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as age, gender identity, disability and years of experience in the health care field.
Important Dates
Application Submission Opens
January 2, 2025
Application Submission Deadline
April 4, 2025
Interviewing
April 28 – June 13, 2025
Candidate Selection Announced
June 16, 2025
Onboarding and Credentialing
June – October, 2025
Start Date
November 3, 2025
Fellowship Completion
After completing the AdventHealth Medical Group APP Fellowship, participants will receive a certificate of completion issued by the program, signed by the program directors and medical directors.
We welcome your application for our fellowship program in critical care medicine. Online applications for the net cohort will run from January 2 to April 4, 2025. Applicant interviews will be conducted from late April through mid-June, with applicants selected and notified by mid-June. This fellowship program has an anticipated start date of November 3.
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