Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Neonatal APP Fellowship Program
Ochsner Health offers a Neonatal APP Fellowship Program designed for physician assistants and neonatal nurse practitioners seeking advanced training in neonatology. The program supports the delivery of high-quality neonatal care through a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum and dedicated mentorship from experienced neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Training takes place in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) that provide varying levels of care based on gestational age and clinical condition. Most training occurs in the 67-bed NICU at Ochsner Baptist Women’s Pavilion in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fellows also complete a one-month rotation at Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus in Gretna, Louisiana, providing exposure to a community hospital setting.
At a Glance
- Program Length: One year
- Program Size: Two fellows per year
- Program Start Date: End of September
- Application Deadline: March 31
- Primary Training Site: Ochsner Baptist Women’s Pavilion in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Community Rotation: Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus in Gretna, Louisiana