Medical College of Wisconsin APP Adult Hematology and Oncology Fellowship

• APPs with interest in advancing their clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat complex, critically ill patients in hematology and oncology subspecialties.
• APPs interested in transitioning to practice in a mentored environment to build a professional network and clarify through experience a best fit for clinical practice and starting their career.

• The Hematology and Oncology subspecialty is intense, diverse, complex, and requires hands on learning and time to develop competency and confidence.
• Structured experiences are great for new graduates or transitioning to a new practice area.
• Mentored learning in clinical rotations across outpatient and inpatient environments, and in specialty rotations.
• Exposure to inter professional roles, APP contributions to team-based care, and a variety of specialty patient populations.
• Provides the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical and critical thinking skills and professional development with application across clinical environments.
• Professional and leadership development to enhance confidence in transition to practice, promote resiliency and personal growth, and prepare APPs to navigate the complex and ever-changing healthcare environment.
• APP fellows receive stipend, educational funds, and standard MCW APP benefits.

• 12-month program
• Start date of September 1 – August 31

Practice Location

• Froedtert Hospital – Inpatient and Clinical Cancer Center
• Community Sites

Education for the APP Adult Hematology and Oncology Fellowship program is supported by APP, MD, and education coordinator leadership team in addition to APP and MD specialists and educators from various specialties and key acute care rotations.

Eligibility Requirements

NP

• Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner master’s or doctoral program
• Eligible for National board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
• Eligible for licensure as a NP in Wisconsin
• Eligible for a DEA license
• Acceptable criminal background check

PA

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant’s master’s program
• Eligible for National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification
• Eligible for licensure as a PA in Wisconsin
• Eligible for a DEA license
• Acceptable criminal background check

Application Details

• Application Deadlines
  • March 31 for a start date of September 1

Interviews

• Candidates who have completed their entire application will be reviewed by the fellowship selections committee.
• Top candidates will be identified for an HR interview.
• In person interviews with the fellowship team and tour of the facility is offered after HR interview for select candidates.

Application

• Complete the Human Resources application.
• Submit to Human Resources:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Education Transcripts from the masters/doctorate nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
  • Copy of BCLS card (must be American Heart Association issued)
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • Reference letters should address clinical experience, clinical knowledge & critical thinking, professionalism, and learning ability.
    • If you have graduated within the past 2 years, submit one letter from your program director or clinical faculty
    • Preference for one letter submitted by a physician who has worked with you clinically
  • One-page statement of interest in postgraduate fellowship training within this specialty
• If you have any questions, please contact our provider recruiter, Lauren Martin at (414) 955-7199 or via email at laumartin@mcw.edu.

Fellowship benefits

• Malpractice insurance coverage
• MCW standard APP health/dental/vacation
• Continuing education stipend
• BCLS/ACLS certifications

Our fellowship focuses on hands-on, clinical experiences across oncology sub specialties with a mix of required and elective rotations.