Neonatal Physician Assistant Residency Program
Advanced Training
Based at Golisano Children's at UK in the Division of Neonatology
Our program is dedicated to training highly skilled neonatal PAs through advanced clinical experience, structured education, and expert mentorship.
> A note from program leadership
Welcome to the Neonatal PA Residency Program
The Neonatal Physician Assistant Residency at the University of Kentucky is a 12-month, intensive, postgraduate training program designed to prepare physician assistants for independent practice in high-acuity neonatal intensive care units. Our program combines:
- Hands-on clinical training in a Level IV NICU
- Structured, case-based didactic curriculum
- Simulation-based procedural training
- Mentorship from experienced neonatologists and advanced practice providers
Residents graduate with the knowledge, procedural skills, and clinical judgment required to carefor the most critically ill newborns.
More About our Program
Program overview:
- Our program is the longest running Neonatal PA Residency in the country. We have trained over 40 PAs; all have found employment in level III or IV NICUs across the nation.
- Surveys of our graduates indicate that participants are highly appreciative of the training and, if given the opportunity, would choose to complete the program again.
Mission:
- Our mission is to prepare physician assistants for independent practice in high-acuity neonatal intensive care units.
- Our vision is for our graduates to have the knowledge, procedural skills and confidence to provide exceptional medical care to all NICU patients
More About our Program
Program overview:
- Our program is the longest running Neonatal PA Residency in the country. We have trained over 40 PAs; all have found employment in level III or IV NICUs across the nation.
- Surveys of our graduates indicate that participants are highly appreciative of the training and, if given the opportunity, would choose to complete the program again.
Mission:
- Our mission is to prepare physician assistants for independent practice in high-acuity neonatal intensive care units.
- Our vision is for our graduates to have the knowledge, procedural skills and confidence to provide exceptional medical care to all NICU patients
Program Highlights
Why Choose Our Program
- Level IV NICU with high-acuity patient population
- Dedicated neonatal neurology and neuro-NICU exposure
- Therapeutic hypothermia and seizure management experience
- High procedural volume
- Weekly didactic sessions and board-style teaching
- Close faculty mentorship
- Strong track record of graduate employment in NICUs
Curriculum Snapshot
Clinical Training
- Level IV NICU rotations
- Delivery room resuscitation
- Neonatal neurology
- Transport medicine
- Follow-up and developmental clinic
Didactic Education
- Weekly core lecture series
- Case-based discussions
- Simulation sessions
- Board review curriculum
Facility
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Golisano Children's at UK is a 70 bed, level IV facility that provides care to critically ill newborns from all across central and eastern Kentucky.
Benefits
See the benefits for our residents.
Curriculum
See our program curriculum and competency requirements.
Contact
Tria Beth Kinnard
Positions Held:
- Program Director, PA Neonataology Residency
- Advanced Practice Provider III/UKHC
Contact
859-323-0100tbkinn0@email.uky.edu