Take the next step in your professional journey with the Pediatric Heart Institute Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Our program is a 12- month postgraduate structured fellowship which provides immersive training in both inpatient and ambulatory areas of pediatric cardiology, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, and pediatric cardiac critical care through a comprehensive, mentored learning experience.

Why Choose the Pediatric Heart Institute APP Fellowship?

• Specialized Clinical Training: Gain experience across all areas of the pediatric heart institute over the course of the fellowship. Primary areas of focus will be pediatric cardiology, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, and pediatric cardiac ICU with additional exposure to PHI subspeciality areas including pediatric heart failure/transplant, single-ventricle team, cath lab, pediatric cardiac imaging, etc.
• Expert Mentorship: Work alongside experienced APPs, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members dedicated to your professional growth and development.
• Structured Fellowship Curriculum: Participate in didactic education, simulation training, procedural learning, case reviews, and evidence-based practice experiences designed specifically for APP fellows.
• Progressive Clinical Responsibility: Build confidence and autonomy through a graduated training experience with individualized support and competency-based milestones.
• Leadership & Professional Development: Explore opportunities in quality improvement, research, education, committee involvement, and professional conference participation.
• Nationally Recognized Heart Program: Train within a leading pediatric cardiac center committed to innovation, excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• National Board Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care (PNCB-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• TN License/Certificate of Fitness to prescribe, eligible for NPI and DEA
• Interest in Pediatric Cardiac Care

Time Commitment: 12-months: January 1- December 31

The application period for the 2027 Fellowship cohort is now open.

https://www.vumc.org/careers/work-vanderbilt-university-medical-center  

For additional information regarding the VUMC APRN Fellowship Programs, including application criteria and overview, please visit our website: 

https://www.vumc.org/nursing-oap/vumc-advanced-practice-fellowship