This intensive one-year postgraduate fellowship provides advanced clinical training for nurse practitioners and physician assistants in emergency medicine. Through simulation-based learning, interdisciplinary rotations and mentorship from national leaders, fellows gain the skills and confidence to thrive in high-acuity settings.

About the program

The Jane R. Perlman NP/PA Fellowship in Emergency Medicine is a full-time, one-year program that offers specialized training in the fast-paced world of emergency care. Fellows gain exposure to a wide spectrum of patient presentations, from acute trauma to pediatric emergencies, while working side-by-side with emergency physicians and advanced practice providers across multiple settings.

Key features:

  • Two annual fellowship positions (1 NP, 1 PA)
  • Simulation training and weekly didactics
  • Rotations with subspecialties including toxicology, critical care, and flight medicine
  • Direct mentorship from experienced emergency medicine faculty
  • Emphasis on team-based care and multidisciplinary communication

Graduates emerge with the clinical acumen and procedural expertise to provide high-quality emergency care in diverse practice environments. 

Program structure & curriculum

  • Weekly lectures and case presentations
  • Monthly EKG review
  • Resident conferences and podcast reviews
  • Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training
  • Case-based simulations
  • Emergency department shifts
  • Specialty exposure to:
    • Toxicology
    • Poison control center
    • Critical care
    • ATLS certification
    • Flight medicine
  • Develop expertise in assessing and managing pediatric and adult emergencies
  • Master emergency medicine procedures and skills
  • Enhance interprofessional communication and teamwork
How to apply

Who qualifies

Applicants must be recent graduates of an accredited NP or PA program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. NP/PA certification (or eligibility) is required by June of the program year. Fellows must be licensed to treat both pediatric and adult patients and must be willing to relocate to the Chicagoland area.

Application materials

  • Photo
  • Official undergraduate and NP/PA transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation (must be submitted directly by authors)
  • Board certification or eligibility documentation
  • Current CV
  • Video personal statement outlining your goals and strengths

Deadlines & timeline

  • Applications open: January 2, 2026
  • Deadline: March 24, 2026
  • Interviews: By invitation, beginning after application review

Submit materials to:

Alison Ruiz, PA-C
emappfellowship [at] northshore.org (emappfellowship[at]northshore[dot]org)
(847) 570-1353
Emergency Medicine Department
2650 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201

Facilities

Fellows train at Endeavor Health Emergency Departments across multiple locations and participate in advanced simulation at the Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation (GCSI), a 13,000 square foot high-fidelity center. Additional rotation sites include flight medicine programs and critical care units within the system.

Faculty & leadership
  • Daria Pachovsky, MD, FACEP – Medical Director
  • Pamela Walsh, PA-C – Faculty
  • Alison Ruiz, PA-C – Faculty
  • Julia Peterson, APN – Faculty
Program contact

Alison Ruiz, PA-C
Emergency Medicine Department
2650 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-1353
emappfellowship [at] northshore.org (emappfellowship[at]northshore[dot]org)