The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) is seeking highly motivated Nurse Practitioner 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 APPs for advanced practice in critical care medicine through structured education, simulation-based learning, and supervised clinical experience.
Program Overview
The Critical Care APP Residency Program provides immersive training across medical and surgical intensive care units, combining hands-on clinical practice with didactic education and simulation training. Residents will gain experience managing critically ill patients with complex, multi-organ failure across a wide range of specialties.
Key Learning Experiences
Residents will develop progressive competence in critical care medicine through:
- Direct patient care in medical and surgical ICUs
- Participation in daily rounds, admissions, and patient management
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging
- Performing bedside procedures under supervision
- Exposure to interventional services including pulmonology, cardiology, and radiology
- Training in ultrasound techniques and point-of-care diagnostics
- Participation in simulation-based education using high-fidelity mannequins
- Structured learning in critical care billing, documentation, and evidence-based practice
Procedural Training Includes
Residents will receive supervised training in procedures such as:
- Intubation
- Central and arterial line placement (ultrasound-guided)
- Thoracentesis and chest tube placement
- 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 educational time with formal lectures, simulations, and conferences
- Exposure to FCCS and ENLS courses
- Participation in grand rounds, morbidity & mortality conferences, journal clubs, and radiology interpretation sessions
- Required 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
- Participation in all clinical and educational sessions required
- Progressive increase in clinical independence under supervision
How to Apply
To be considered for this program, please follow the steps below:
- Click the Apply Now button here: https://www.umms.org/bwmc/healthcare-professionals/residency/critical-care-residency-app
- Complete the application form found within the link.
- 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 dschwartz2@umm.edu 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. Our facility includes a busy emergency department, multiple Centers of Excellence, and a strong interdisciplinary critical care team committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.
Work Experience
We encourage applications from candidates who are:
- Recent graduates or final-semester students of an accredited Physician Assistant program, OR
- Graduates or final-semester students of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
Ideal candidates are highly motivated, eager to learn, and interested in advancing their careers in critical care medicine.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.