APP Fellowship (NP/PA) - Dermatology

Overview

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is offering a one-year postgraduate Dermatology APP Fellowship. The Dermatology APP Fellowship is designed to provide advanced training and skill development for nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the field of Dermatology. Our dermatology experts at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist provide the highest caliber, compassionate care for patients of all ages. The program aims to enhance clinical competencies, provide diverse rotation experiences, and foster professional growth. 

The didactic curriculum includes a combination of faculty-led lectures, case presentations, and learning modules. These sessions are designed to cover a wide range of dermatological topics and ensure that fellows are well-versed in both common and complex dermatological conditions and evidence-based management practices. In addition to these didactic sessions, fellows also have access to various educational resources, including online modules, dermatology texts, and hands-on workshops. 

The Dermatology APP Fellowship will expose fellows to a wide range of clinical dermatological conditions to ensure comprehensive training for fellows. Some of the specific conditions include:

• Acne: Understanding the various types and treatments, including topical and systemic therapies.
• Psoriasis: Management of chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, and other forms.
• Eczema: Diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and other eczematous conditions.
• Skin Infections: Identification and treatment of bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections.
• Skin Cancer: Detection, diagnosis, and management of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
• Autoimmune Skin Disorders: Conditions such as lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and pemphigus.
• Hair and Nail Disorders: Including alopecia, onychomycosis, and other related conditions.
• Pigmentary Disorders: Management of vitiligo, melasma, and other pigmentation issues.
• Vascular Lesions: Treatment of hemangiomas, port-wine stains, and other vascular anomalies.

Education/Experience:

Completion of accredited Physical Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner Certification & NC Licensure 

Reports to:

Kimberly McPeeks, Dermatology APP Fellowship Director - [email protected]

Patrice Shaw, Dermatology APP Fellowship Director - [email protected]

Documentation Required (Please email all documents to Dermatology recruiter, Christine Phelps, at [email protected] upon applying):

1. A Curriculum Vitae
2. One-page Statement of Interest in postgraduate fellowship training in the specialty you are applying for.
3. PA / NP Graduate Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted for current student applicants). 
4.  A recent, professional in nature passport-size photograph (jpeg format*).
5. Three written Letters of Recommendation (PDF Version).
   1. One from a Physician
   2. One from an APP mentor or colleague (APP preceptor, mentor, etc.)
   3. One from either:
      1. NP/PA Faculty Member (required for new graduates with no work experience)
      2. APP mentor or colleague (recommended for those with working experience)