Application information for Nurse Practitioner Fellowships

Each nurse practitioner fellowship application requires the following:

Complete online Human Resources application for the fellowship(s) of your choice (including resume or curriculum vitae).
Email the following materials to the appropriate fellowship director:
- Unofficial transcript from graduate program.
- Personal statement describing your interest in palliative nursing; learning objectives for the fellowship year; and goals for advancing palliative care in the nursing field (500-word limit).
Request that 3 references send letters directly to the appropriate fellowship director(s):
- Reference letters should attest to your interest, experience, and potential in palliative care specialty practice and include:
  - At least one clinical reference
  - At least one academic reference

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship

November 1, 2022	Application period opens.
January 2, 2023	Application period closes.
January - February 2023	Applicants invited to interview.
March 2023	Fellow selection announced.
July 2023	Fellowship begins.
June 30, 2024	Fellowship year ends.

Apply online
Address additional application materials to: Ms. Jenna Freitas, CPNP, Director, DFCI/BCH Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at: PACTNPFellowship@childrens.harvard.edu

November 1, 2022	Application period opens.
January 3, 2023	Application period closes.
January - February 2023	Applicants invited to interview.
March 2023	Fellow selection announced.
July 2023	Fellowship begins.
June 30, 2024	Fellowship year ends.

Apply online
Address additional application materials to: Dr. Vanessa Battista, DNP, MBA, CPNP, Director, DFCI/BWH Adult Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at: DFCIPallcareAdultNPFellowship@partnershealthcare.onmicrosoft.com

December 1, 2022	Application period opens.
February 1, 2023	Application period closes.
February - March, 2023	Applicants invited to interview.
March 9, 2023	(Tentative) Interview day for invited applicants.
March 31, 2023	Fellow selection announced.
July 1, 2023	Fellowship begins.
June 30, 2024	Fellowship year ends.

Apply online
Address additional application materials (e.g. unofficial transcript from graduate program, 3 references, and personal statement – see above) to: Sudha Natarajan, PhD, MSN, Director Massachusetts General Hospital Adult Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at: mghpcaprnfellowship@partners.org

Masters or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program by January 2023.
Board certified or board-eligible by January 31, 2023:
- Adult NP Fellowships: Board certification in Adult/Geriatric Primary Care, Adult Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Pediatric NP Fellowship: Board certification in Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner.
Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required before start of fellowship (July 1, 2023).
Prescriptive authority for controlled substances in MA with DEA registration required before start of fellowship.
Prior experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Fulfillment of all requirements including didactics curriculum and scholarly assignments of the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship.
Comply with all job requirements of Nurse Practitioner at assigned institution.