Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship - Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Subspecialty Track

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Fellowship Overview

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is pleased to offer a Pediatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Track within our accredited Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program.

This 12-month post-graduate training program begins October 19, 2026 and is designed for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) who wish to develop expertise in caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders.

The fellowship provides structured clinical training, mentorship, and didactic education to support the transition to specialty practice. Fellows will gain experience addressing the complex psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of pediatric oncology patients and their families while working within a highly collaborative interdisciplinary oncology care team.

The program is open to newly graduated APPs as well as experienced APPs seeking specialized training in pediatric psycho-oncology.

Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be considered for interviews on a rolling basis. As the hiring process proceeds, positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Submit your application early for the best opportunity to be considered.

Important Dates

Fellowship Start Date: October 19, 2026

Fellowship End Date: October 2, 2027

Fellow Clinical Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations

• Assessing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial concerns in pediatric oncology patients

• Formulating psychiatric diagnoses and treatment plans

• Prescribing and managing psychiatric medications under supervision and mentorship

• Providing supportive counseling and psychoeducation to patients and families

• Responding to psychiatric emergency situations and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety

• Collaborating closely with pediatric oncology, psychiatry, psychology, social work, child life, nursing, supportive care, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Participating in care coordination and family-centered treatment planning

• Monitoring patient response to treatment and adjusting plans accordingly

• Maintaining accurate and complete clinical documentation

• Participating in didactic learning experiences, quality improvement projects, case presentations, journal clubs, and scholarly activities

Work Hours

Fellows may be asked to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays based on clinical and educational needs.

The average work week is approximately 50 hours and includes both clinical learning and protected didactic time.

Core Skills

You are a highly motivated learner with a strong interest in pediatric mental health and psycho-oncology. You are empathetic, collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.

You enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and seek a fellowship environment that fosters professional growth, leadership development, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and clinical excellence.

Key Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States

• Hold board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants

• Possess active New York State NP or PA licensure

• Demonstrate a strong interest in working with pediatric and adolescent patient populations

• Be eligible for prescriptive privileges in New York State

Fellowship Stipend

$100,000

Benefits

APP Fellows are eligible for clinical trainee benefits.

While not guaranteed, fellows are eligible to apply for MSK housing.

Please visit our website for full program details.

Application Components

Please submit all required documents as one PDF document in the "Resume/Upload Documents" section of the application.

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Statement

The personal statement offers applicants an opportunity to discuss the experiences, interests, and goals that make them a strong candidate for the Pediatric Psychiatry Fellowship Track.

Applicants should clearly describe:

• Their interest in pediatric mental health and psychiatry

• Their interest in caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with serious medical illness

• Any relevant clinical, academic, volunteer, or personal experiences that have informed their career goals

• Their interest in psycho-oncology and interdisciplinary cancer care

• How the fellowship aligns with their long-term professional goals

Personal statements should be no more than 500 words, typed and double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation should be uploaded directly by the applicant as part of the application package and should include:

• One peer/colleague reference

• One current or former supervisor reference

• One advanced practice faculty member, clinical instructor, program director, or preceptor reference

Letters should be on official letterhead and include the recommender's signature.

Letters should be addressed to:

Nicole N. Zakak, MS, RN, CPNP, CPHON
Director, Advanced Practice Provider Quality and Professional Development

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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