PA Post-Graduate Fellowship in Critical Care (October 2026 Start) - Rotating - West Campus Sphere (Columbia/Allen)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
(Must be certified by June 30th)
Elevate your career to the next level at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and sharpen your clinical acumen caring for a population with one of the highest case-mix indexes in the country. Practice the art and science of evidence-based medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a world-class institution dedicated to increasing community access to safe, high-quality care. Strengthen your own clinical credentials and have a profound impact on the lives of patients and their families in various critical care settings through this opportunity to enroll in this post-graduate fellowship program for Physician Assistants (LINK: NYP/CU Critical Care PA Fellowship ).
The PA fellow will participate in a 12-month training program designed to enhance skills and provide a comprehensive experience in adult critical care medicine, including medical, surgical, cardiothoracic, cardiac, and neurological critical care. Clinical responsibilities will include the acute management and resuscitation of a diverse population with the highest degree of medical complexity and severity in the country—a world world-class experience for new graduates looking to bolster their clinical exposure with rigorous training and well-rounded education in various critical care settings, or, alternatively, a valuable opportunity for more seasoned providers who may be considering a transition to this field.
Regardless of the motivating factors, PA fellows can expect to complete this program equipped with the skills to manage patients of any acuity. In addition to core rotations, the curriculum will also include rotations dedicated to airway management in the ED and OR, as well as elective rotations in various other subspecialties. PA fellows will advance through the program with guidance and oversight provided by intensivists, physician fellows, resident physicians, and other PAs, with increasing levels of autonomy commensurate with their competence and level of advancement in the fellowship.
Curriculum
Program Length: 12 months
Class size: 2 PA fellows per year
Didactic (25%): including one week of orientation boot camp and additional protected time for lectures, simulation lab, journal club, grand rounds/M&M, professional certifications, and other educational conferences.
Clinical Rotations (75%): CCU, MICU, SICU, CTICU, Neuro ICU, Airway Management (OR/ED), 3 Elective rotations each x 2 weeks
Electives may include: ECMO, ED, Ethics, ICU Triage, ID, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Radiology, Stroke Consult, Ultrasound, Neonatal ICU
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Market competitive with other post-graduate & graduate medical education programs.
Benefits: Full benefits package offered to NYP employees
Holiday/Vacation: 4 weeks PTO, CME
Certificate presented upon successful completion.
Intensive on-the-job training will develop a strong foundation of advanced clinical knowledge and technical proficiency that will build confidence and clinical judgement at an accelerated pace compared to their peers. Increased marketability in a competitive job market
Eligibility for Admission:
Bachelor's or Master's in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA Board Certification (including new graduates who are PANCE eligible)
NYS License
Current BLS & ACLS Certifications
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
3 letters of recommendation (for graduates < 2 years, must include a letter from program faculty member and a letter from a clinical preceptor)
In-Person Interview
For more information, please visit LINK: NYP/CU Critical Care PA Fellowship
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses .
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Salary Range:
$92,700/Annual
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