The Advance Practice Neurology Fellowship Program at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute is dedicated to developing Advance Practice Professionals who are highly motivated and dedicated to providing high-quality, evidenced based, economically astute, compassionate, and culturally congruent care to patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions.

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) Neurology Fellowship is a 12-month postgraduate training program for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants/Associates who are passionate about pursuing a career in Neurology. The program design is committed to excellence in neurological practice and uses innovative approaches to integrate didactic and clinical models of learning to build upon the standard advance practice provider curriculum to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients with neurological disorders.

The program introduces the APP candidates to the basic sciences and core concepts of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology that are necessary for a practitioner to clinically evaluate a patient with neurological diseases. Building upon this foundation, the pathophysiology of diseases affecting the brain and special senses and the clinical presentation of these diseases are also covered. Treatment of these diseases, including pharmacological, is integrated with the clinical focus. The students learn how to use physical examination to assess patients with diseases affecting the nervous system, muscles and nerves. Multiple formative and summative assessments are provided to aid in the APP’s knowledge and understanding of the course material.

APP candidates who complete this program will gain the knowledge to provide culturally appropriate and clinically sound care to patients in the inpatients and out patient setting with various neurological conditions. The program will allow graduates to practice Neurology to the full breath and scope of their licensure and certification.

Program Size

2 per year

Featured Training Sites

Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care, is invested in cutting-edge technology and focused on providing the most advanced techniques and treatments. We have over two dozen physicians across eight locations and perform over 1,500 surgeries each year. We’re also dedicated to advancing care through research. Our team offers more than 30 clinical research studies, bringing the latest treatments to Miami-Dade and surrounding counties.

Baptist Hospital

Baptist Hospital

The flagship facility of Baptist Health South Florida, Baptist Hospital of Miami has been one of the most respected medical centers in South Florida since its founding in 1960 and is today one of America’s most preferred medical centers. With more than 900 beds, it is the largest of Baptist Health’s 12 hospitals. Three Centers of Excellence are housed on the campus: Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute (the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular facility in the region) and Miami Neuroscience Institute. Baptist Hospital has earned Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. It is also certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and received the Gold Seal of Approval for consistently meeting high national standards of stroke care. Baptist Hospital was ranked #1 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area for the 2023-2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Ranking.

South Miami Hospital

South Miami Hospital

South Miami Hospital has served the community with a commitment to excellence since 1960. It is currently licensed for 467 beds and houses such innovative programs as the Center for Robotic Surgery, the Center for Women & Infants, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The hospital has received honors including Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, the Florida Governor's Sterling Award and U.S. News & World Report rankings among the best hospitals in the U.S., with High Performing medals.



Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional healthcare talent to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained in the Baptist Health Way with a focus on quality, inclusion, compassion, and collaboration.

Eligibility Prerequisites

  • Have graduated from an accredited PA or APRN academic program
  • Hold a current, unencumbered license from the state of Florida as a PA or APRN
  • Hold a national certification as a PA or APRN

Application Requirements

  • Two letters of recommendations, 1 must be from a school faculty member and the other a clinical preceptor or previous employer (for APPs with experience outside of neurology).
  • Official transcripts from APRN/PA program
  • Current CV
  • Copy of current license and certification
  • Personal Statement of intent
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Timeline

  • Where do applicants go to apply? careers.baptisthealth.net
  • When are applications accepted? April - May
  • When are candidate interviews? June - July
  • When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance? July
  • When does the program start? August 1st

Curriculum

Core Rotations

Our program curriculum incorporates several block rotations typically lasting several weeks, giving trainees exposure to a variety of learning experiences throughout the duration of the program.

In Patient
Rotations
General Neurology
Cerebrovascular Disease
Neurology Pain Syndromes
Neuro Intensive Care
Interventional Neuroradiology
Neuro Imaging

Outpatient
Rotations
General Neurology
Movement Disorders
Neuro Opthalmology
Cerebrovascular Disease
Epilepsy
Pain PMNR

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