Merrimack Valley Emergency Associates PA Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Education

Merrimack Valley Emergency Associates PA Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Inception Date: Information Unavailable

Description: The Lowell General PA Fellowship is a 52 week Emergency Medicine post-graduate clinical experience in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is designed to refine and expand the procedural skills and clinical expertise that are necessary to succeed in the field of Emergency Medicine. It is specifically designed for a newly graduated PA or a PA who is transitioning from another field of medicine to emergency medicine.

Curriculum: The Emergency Medicine Fellowship is a comprehensive program designed to provide the PA with in-depth clinical experience at our two emergency departments in Lowell, MA, accompanied by pertinent didactic instruction in the field of Emergency Medicine.

Goals

To prepare the PA with the tools necessary for a successful career in Emergency Medicine
To provide clinical experiences which will enable the PA to navigate the complicated process of the initial patient evaluation, focused physical examination, diagnostic testing, and the safe disposition of the patient.

Learning strategy

Core faculty will provide monthly interactive educational conferences in a case presentation format on topics necessary for the practice of Emergency Medicine
Monthly educational conferences will be augmented by monthly assigned cases through Full Code, a virtual medical simulation platform.
Competence in clinical procedures will be achieved via both the monthly educational conferences as well as with bedside instruction by experienced ED Physician and PA faculty.
Point of care emergency ultrasound instruction will be provided for studies necessary in the field of Emergency Medicine.
Certification/Recertification in BLS/ACLS/PALS and ATLS provided.
Specific time allotted to off-service specialties felt to be beneficial to comprehensive emergency medicine.
Paramedic services (ALS, Mobile Integrated Health, MAI/RSI training)
- Ortho clinic for casting/splint training
- Anesthesia for intubation practice
- Interventional Radiology for practice with thoracentesis,
  paracentesis, central lines
- ICU
The fellow will be given graduated autonomy such that by the latter part of the fellowship, he/she will be functioning with similar decision-making autonomy and responsibility as an experienced PA.
Upon completion of the fellowship, the fellow may be offered a position with MVEA with the salary and benefits available to our full-time, experienced APPs.

Clinical Rotations: Information Unavailable

Program Length: 52 weeks

Class Size: 2-3 per year with rolling admissions.

Class start dates: Rolling admissions.

Credential: Upon successful completion of the program fellows will receive a certificate from MVEA & Lowell General Hospital. This indicates a high level of knowledge and skill in Emergency Medicine which should make fellows more competitive for Emergency Medicine positions throughout the country.

Salary: $66,000

Benefits:

Provided at no cost to the Fellow
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
HSA Maximum contribution
Long-term disability
Accrual of 2 weeks paid time off
Payment of hospital medical appointment fees
Membership in AAPA or equivalent
Reimbursement of State, DEA, and MA controlled substance license fees

CME: CME allowance

Class Size and Graduation:

MVEA accepts two to three applicants into its fellowship yearly. Fellowships are staggered throughout the year, with 3-4 months between start dates. We accept applications throughout the year and have a rolling admissions process.
Upon successful completion of the program fellows will receive a certificate from MVEA & Lowell General Hospital. This indicates a high level of knowledge and skill in Emergency Medicine which should make fellows more competitive for Emergency Medicine positions throughout the country.

Admission Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited PA program
Board certification granted by the NCCPA
Massachusetts state licensure
Drug Enforcement Administration licensure
Massachusetts Controlled Substance licensure

How to Apply:

Application and supporting material must all be submitted before consideration for a position.

Apply online through our website https://www.merrimackvalleyemergencyassociates.com/pa-npfellowships
Supporting Documentation can be uploaded through website, emailed to the Program Director or mailed to address given

- School transcript(s)
- Three references and/or letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement

3. Interviews

- The selection committee reviews all completed applications
- Invitations will be offered to the most highly-qualified applicants to participate in an in-person interview in Lowell, Massachusetts

In most instances, the applicant will be notified of acceptance into the program within 2-3 weeks of the in-person interview.

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