The Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Fellowship Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a one-year program that prepares fellows to become highly skilled in the multidisciplinary, collaborative and evidence-based management of complex and challenging patients in medical oncology and hematology, bone marrow transplant and radiation oncology.
About the Program
The program is structured to develop and strengthen proficiencies within the clinical setting while developing collaborative communication qualities within a multidisciplinary team of well-rounded healthcare providers. Graduates transition to practice with the expertise necessary to deliver quality patient care at the top of their licensure.
The innovative curriculum covers the entire spectrum of oncology from cellular basics of cancer, including management of benign hematological disorders, through long-term survivorship. They have exposure to the care of oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings with rotations through subspecialized clinics, allowing the fellow to cultivate knowledge of specific oncology diseases. The clinical rotations provide fellows with both solid and hematologic malignancy encounters simultaneously. The well-rounded and all-inclusive fellowship experience includes participation in services such as palliative care, survivorship, integrative medicine and clinical trials.
Fall 2020 Winship APP Fellows Julie Caperton, FNP-BC and Kayla Freeman, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
The fellowship experience is comprised of a core curriculum, weekly didactic sessions, direct patient care, specialty rotations, simulation training, journal club and case presentations. The comprehensive post-graduate approach offers the advantage of a guided learning experience and direct patient care within a protected learning environment, which increases provider confidence and awards a smooth transition to practice.
Who is eligible?
Recent graduates who are able to meet the minimum requirements for entry into the program as well as experienced nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Advanced practice fellowship applicants must meet the following criteria by the start of each program:
- Completion of an accredited PA or NP master's program prior to the start of the fellowship program
- National board certification as a PA or NP
- Eligible for licensure as a PA or NP in Georgia
- Eligible for DEA license
- Current BLS and ACLS cardholder
Application Process
Application window for the Spring 2022 cohort is August 1 through September 20, 2021. Interviews will take place in October 2021 with the class starting April 2022.
Required documents to complete the application process are listed below and must accompany your application:
- Statement of Intent: One-page, 12-point font, double-spaced statement describing career goals and reasons for pursing the fellowship. Include future career plans and how they might be enhanced by additional training in the fellowship.
- Curriculum Vitae: educational background, professional experience, volunteer experience and other relevant information
- Three Letters of Recommendation (including one from Program Director)
- Official Transcripts
Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Contact Information
For candidates seeking more information, please contact:
Nassoma Bumpers, PA-C
Winship APP Fellowship Program Director
nassoma.king@emoryhealthcare.org
Evelyn Williams
Program Coordinator
evelyn.williams@emoryhealthcare.org
Career Opportunities with Emory Healthcare
Interested in a career as an advanced practice provider with Emory Healthcare? Advanced practice providers are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system committed to caring, excellence, integrity and value. A number of open clinical care career opportunities are available.
Meet Our Program Leaders
Nassoma King, PA-C
- APP Fellowship Program Director
- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Ms. King leads the post graduate training and education program for advanced practice providers in hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant and radiation oncology at Winship Cancer Institute.
Evelyn Williams
- Program Coordinator
- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Ms. Williams works with the advanced practice providers at Winship Cancer Institute.
Charise Gleason, MSN, NP-BC, AOCNP
- Advance Practice Provider Chief
- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Ms. Gleason leads the Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for Winship across Emory Healthcare overseeing clinical practice, quality, safety, education, and the APP fellowship.
Bradley C. Carthon, MD, PhD
- Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Emory University School of Medicine
As part of the genitourinary oncology team, Dr. Carthon treats patients with prostate, bladder, and renal cancers and other genitourinary malignancies.