Pulmonary Fellowship & Onboarding Program

Overview

Our mission is to train the next generation of physician assistants (PA) and nurse practitioners (NP) to operate at the highest level of their scope, excelling in medical knowledge, leadership, character, and teamwork. This program is designed to equip advanced practice providers (APPs) to deliver high-quality care in environments with high patient volumes, high acuity, and advanced procedural management, all while practicing at the top of scope. We offer a comprehensive learning experience that integrates clinical training, simulation (SIM) exercises, physician-led education, self-paced curriculum, and continuous coaching, feedback, and evaluations. Since 2013, our robust program has successfully trained over 115 APPs across the largest healthcare system in Georgia.

Program structure

• ICU Preceptorship: 2 weeks (8 shifts) with an experienced APP at Piedmont Atlanta to master ICU operations.
• Pulmonary Rotation: 2 weeks (10-14 shifts) focused on pulmonary medicine fundamentals, documentation, and patient flow.
• Formal ICU Rotation: 8 weeks (30 shifts), progressing from day to night shifts, immersing fellows in critical care practice.
• Graduation & Transition: 3–4 night shifts shadowed by a senior APP to confirm competency before solo coverage at an assigned Piedmont hospital.
• Mentorship Phase: 6 months post-graduation, working alongside experienced APPs to refine skills and gain autonomy.

How to apply

Our Pulmonary/Critical Care APP Fellowship offers rolling admissions to provide flexibility for motivated applicants.

Complete the interest form to begin the conversation (this is not a formal application).

Early applications are encouraged, and we highly recommend applicants complete a rotation or shadowing experience in our ICU to determine program fit.

Contact us

For more information, email Jessica Shelnutt at Jessica.shelnutt@piedmont.org.