PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT FELLOWSHIP

PA FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant Fellowship Program at Peachtree Orthopedics is a 12-month post graduate program created to build upon the primary care foundation and enhance a physician assistant’s knowledge of orthopedic care and treatment.

Peachtree Orthopedics understands the critical role advanced practice providers play within the orthopedic setting and their goal is to develop a program aimed at creating more specialized providers that can assist in any orthopedic practice by the end of their fellowship.

Program affiliations with Northside Hospital, Piedmont Hospital and Wellstar Kennestone will provide a well-rounded education for the fellows. Our fellows will have the opportunity to work with over 30 fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons within our multi-specialty private practice and over 20 orthopedic physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Winter Fellow – September 1st
Summer Fellow – March 1st
*Please note that admissions are conducted on a rolling basis, so spots may be filled before the respective deadlines. You are encouraged to apply early if you are interested in the position.

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ROTATIONS

Participants will be exposed to all aspects of orthopedic care, gaining first-hand experience in our clinics throughout greater Atlanta. They will participate in:
• Grand rounds
• Journal club
• Taking call
• First assist
• Suturing
• Casting/splinting

Throughout the 12 months, the fellow will rotate within our orthopedic subspecialties, including:
• Sports medicine
• Hand, wrist, and upper extremity
• Foot and ankle
• Joint replacement
• Back, neck and spine
• Pain management

Caroline Heramb

Caroline Heramb, PA-C, is an orthopedic physician assistant with over a decade of experience in pediatric and adult orthopedics, including extensive surgical and first-assist experience. She is the founding director of the Peachtree Orthopedics PA Fellowship and an adjunct faculty member at multiple local PA programs, with a passion for education and mentorship. What began as a “passion project” grew from recognizing the need for more structured postgraduate orthopedic training for PAs transitioning from PA school into clinical practice.

Applications

A rolling application process with availability for two fellows per year.

Entry Requirements

Fellows must be a graduate of an accredited PA program with NCCPA license or scheduled NCCPA test. GA state license or eligible. BLS certified. Qualified candidates will be selected for interviews after application has been received.

What to Expect

• $60,000 annual stipend
• 50 Category 1 CME 

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.