Physician Assistant Resident - APP Critical Care Residency Program - University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC)

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) is seeking highly motivated Physician Assistant Residents to join our Critical Care Residency Program for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This is a one-year, post-graduate training program designed to prepare Physician Assistants for advanced practice in critical care medicine through structured education, simulation-based training, and supervised clinical experience.

Program Overview

The Critical Care APP Residency Program provides intensive, hands-on training in both medical and surgical intensive care units. Residents will develop critical thinking, procedural skills, and clinical judgment necessary to manage complex, critically ill patients across a broad range of acute care settings.

Key Learning Experiences

Residents will gain progressive responsibility and experience in:

• Management of critically ill patients in ICU settings
• Participation in daily rounds, admissions, and care planning
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging studies
• Performing procedures under direct supervision
• Exposure to multidisciplinary critical care teams and specialty services
• Ultrasound training and point-of-care assessment techniques
• Participation in simulation-based learning with high-fidelity mannequins
• Education on documentation, billing, and evidence-based practice in critical care

Procedural Training Includes

Residents will receive supervised training in procedures such as:

• Endotracheal intubation
• Ultrasound-guided central and arterial line placement
• Thoracentesis and chest tube insertion
• Paracentesis
• Lumbar puncture
• Bronchoscopy
• Bedside tracheostomy

Program Highlights

• Full-time, 12-month structured residency program
• Direct mentorship from experienced APPs and critical care physicians
• Protected didactic and simulation-based education time
• Participation in FCCS and ENLS courses
• Exposure to grand rounds, journal clubs, morbidity & mortality conferences, and radiology interpretation sessions
• Completion of an evidence-based scholarly project with opportunity for presentation or publication

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment
• 5–6 days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Full participation in all clinical and educational activities required
• Progressive development of clinical independence under supervision

How to Apply

To be considered for this program, please follow the steps below:

1. Click the “Apply Now” button here: https://www.umms.org/bwmc/healthcare-professionals/residency/critical-care-residency-app
2. Complete the application form found within the link.
3. Submit the following required materials:

• Completed application form
• Current resume
• One-page letter of interest describing your motivation for applying to the residency program
• Email your completed application package to [email protected] by the applicable deadline.

Application Deadlines

• September 30, 2026 – for February 1, 2027 start
• April 30, 2027 – for August 1, 2027 start

About UM BWMC

UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center is part of the University of Maryland Medical System and is a leading provider of advanced, high-quality care in the region. The hospital features a busy emergency department, multiple Centers of Excellence, and a collaborative critical care team dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

We encourage applications from candidates who are:

• Recent graduates or final-year students of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Ideal candidates are highly motivated, eager to learn, and interested in building a career in critical care medicine

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.