Physician Assistant Fellow - Emergency Services

Overview

Physician Assistant Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

1 year position;
October 27 2026 - September 30 2027

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Program and Nemours Hospital for Children is the first program to offer Physician Assistants specialized training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The program is 12 months in duration and is comprised of didactic, clinical components. Fellows engage in bidirectional evaluation and are supported by numerous preceptors, administrative staff, and other allied health professionals. Fellows will be afforded a stipend, along with a full benefits package and continuing medical education funds.

Fellows will also accrue paid time off.

The program equips Physician Assistants with didactic and clinical experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, making them excellent candidates for future careers in Pediatric or General Emergency Medicine.

• Graduation from a Accredited PA Program, receiving a passing score on the PA certification exam.
• Must be eligible to apply for DE licensure, CSR, DEA.
• GPA of at least 3.25.
• Must have previous experience with peds
• Must have participated in volunteer events

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more,  .

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S.

In 2023–24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics.

The hospital is a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives. Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care. We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions.

Wilmington, Delaware Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours…