NP/PA
Fellowship
We invite graduates from accredited physician assistant and nurse practitioner programs eager to advance their expertise in neurosurgery, pain management and internal medicine to apply. Our Fellowship delivers a comprehensive, immersive experience in neurosurgery and pain management.
Program Overview
Our Fellowship delivers a comprehensive, immersive experience in neurosurgery, pain management, and internal medicine. As an MSK, MSO Fellow, you'll undergo meticulous, hands-on training from our experienced neurosurgeons, pain management and internal medicine doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The MSK, MSO NP/PA Fellowship program has a unified mission.
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Our MSK MSO Fellowship provides a comprehensive, immersive experience in neurosurgery, pain management, and internal medicine. This 24-month, full-time program combines both didactic and clinical components, offering Fellows hands-on training from experienced neurosurgeons, pain management doctors, internal medicine specialists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Fellows can expect to dedicate 40-60 hours weekly, engaging with a wide range of patients across clinical settings, including 800 in-clinic, 600 skilled nursing facility, and 500 in-hospital patients, along with assisting in 300 surgeries annually. Our goal is to develop the next generation of elite physician assistants and nurse practitioners, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for providing the highest level of comprehensive care.
Benefit
We provide our Fellows a benefits package including:
Stipend
Health Insurance
Travel Allowance
Vacation Time
Upon successful completion of the program, Fellows will receive a Certificate of Completion from MSK MSO, and we will support them in securing competitive employment as a neurosurgical, pain management, or internal medicine physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
Stipend
The MSK, MSO NP/PA Fellowship offers an annual compensation that will vary as it is performance-based. This will be paid to you in biweekly installments over 24 months.
This includes an on-call stipend for taking calls with neurosurgeons at our affiliated hospitals. With the call stipend, a percentage of collections bonuses, and other sources of incentivized income, the total compensation is expected to exceed $130,000 in the first year and $150,000 in the second year.
Living Expenses
Living expenses, including transportation, housing, and meals, are the responsibility of the Fellow.
Our practices, including San Diego Neurosurgery (SDN), South Bay Neurosurgery (SBNS), Back2Life Pain Management (B2LPM), and Pacific Senior Group (PSG), will oversee the MSK MSO Fellowship, providing expert mentorship across these specialties.
Expert Clinical Oversight
Neurosurgeons
> Kevin Yoo, MD
> Dan White, MD
Pain Management
> Henry Richardson, MD
Internal Medicine
> Karanbir Brar, MD
Nurse Practitioner
> Kaye Elamparo, NP
Hospital
Physician Assistant Fellows will serve as surgical first assistants at several local hospitals in the area:
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Paradise Valley Hospital
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
Tri-City Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
Inland Valley Medical Center
United Surgery Centers
Tri-City Surgery Center
