Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in Movement Disorders

Applications are now open.

This one-year Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Movement Disorders begins January 1, 2026 and ends December 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

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Host Site

Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Positions Available

Two or three full-time Nurse Practitioner Fellowships in Movement Disorders

About the Fellowship

The NP Fellowship was first launched in 2022 at Columbia University and University of Florida. The inaugural class of Parkinson’s Foundation Nurse Practitioner Fellows all remained in the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder space as NP leaders. Outcomes from the Fellowship were presented at the 6^th World Parkinson Congress in July 2023 and the International Congress on Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders in September 2024.

Inaugural NP Fellows in Movement Disorders and current place of employment

Kristen Lee Matulis, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, Columbia University
Abby Corriveau, APRN, University of Florida
Patrick Walker, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Tallahassee Memorial Health

The NP Fellowship in Movement Disorders at Emory is part of a larger collaborative project called A Better Model of Care that will allow for the Parkinson’s Foundation and the Emory Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program to pilot a Parkinson’s care model that better integrates NP expertise, with the goal to improve care and to decrease wait times for those with living with Parkinson’s. The Fellowship will consist of a one-year immersion devoted to the study and treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), dystonia, tremor, myoclonus, tic disorders, gait disturbances, choreic disorders, the tardive syndromes and other disorders of the basal ganglia and cerebellum. Data will be collected throughout the one-year fellowship measuring the impact and learning that will take place.

This educational experience capitalizes on the strengths of Emory’s Parkinson’s Disease Movement Disorder Program, emphasizing comprehensive care, clinical trials, deep brain stimulation, and diversity of interdisciplinary resources, including epidemiology and biostatistics, neurogenetics, neurophysiology, biomedical engineering and more.

Mission

The mission of the NP Movement Disorders Fellowship Program is to provide advanced subspecialty education through classroom and clinical learning.

Upon completion of the program, each Fellow will be prepared for independent practice and continued professional advancement focused on improving care for persons with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders across settings and over time in the context of family and community.

Requirement

This full-time program will require living in the Atlanta area for the duration of the fellowship. Fellows can generally expect to spend five days a week on-site, however this will vary based on activities. Clinical experiences occur in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Fellows should plan to be on back-up call once a month, alongside the physician Fellows as part of the training experience.

Salary

Full annual salary is about $110,000 plus benefits.

Benefits: DOWNLOAD. Benefits of Emory Healthcare full-time employees (see brochure).

Relocation support is not available.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Program Overview

NP Fellows will train alongside Physician Fellows, modeling an interprofessional approach to Parkinson’s care, which will prepare both NP and MD graduates to participate in and facilitate collaborative, interprofessional care.

The NP Fellowship in Movement Disorders program consists of a minimum of 300 classroom hours and 1,500 mentored clinical hours.

The curriculum consists of a graded increase in clinical responsibility and decision-making beginning with direct patient care, which is aligned with educational activities.

Upon completion of the NP Fellowship, Fellows will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of selected movement disorders
- Apply evidence-based medicine in the diagnosis and ongoing provision of quality, cost-effective care for persons with selected movement disorders
- Select, administer, and interpret established rating scales to assess and monitor the clinical status of persons with selected movement disorders
- Design and present an educational offering for persons, families, communities, or professionals focused on a specific aspect of a selected movement disorder that is cognizant of the social, emotional, physical, and cultural needs of participants
- Demonstrate organizational skills in the management of a panel of persons with selected movement disorders
- Display effective communication and presentation skills as a member of the interdisciplinary team
- Define how and when the administration of botulinum toxin injections is needed, as well as explain the side effects, when to refer, and how to manage problems for persons with selected movement disorders
- Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of clinical trial research team members
- Formulate, implement, and evaluate a plan for continuity of care for a person with a selected movement disorder that includes liaison and coordination with community agencies and healthcare professionals
- Explain DBS programming, intra-operative micro recording observation and Duopa management
Once accepted to the NP Fellowship in Movement Disorders program, prior to the start date of January 1, 2026, Fellows will be offered a wide range of complimentary and accredited virtual learning opportunities. Additional learning opportunities will be made available to the Fellows for their own professional growth and to support their networking with the global Parkinson’s community, including the in-person, Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Conference, hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation.
- Self-learning Modules
- In-person Conferences
- Interdisciplinary Rounds (Monthly)
- Graduate of an Adult-Gerontology (acute-care or primary-care) or Family Nurse Practitioner Program from an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
- National board certification in Nurse Practitioner specialty
- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Georgia by September 1, 2025.
- Drug Enforcement Administration provider number
- National Provider Identification number
- Minimum of three years clinical experience as a registered nurse Is required
- Minimum of one year experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred, but new graduates will be considered

How to Apply

Submit application directly to Emory. Include all listed items below:
- Official transcript from NP program
- Official copy of NP Specialty Board certification
- Copy of Georgia RN and NP licenses
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- A narrative statement (<600 words)
  - Explain your reason for applying to this program
  - Professional strengths
  - Knowledge and skills you would like to acquire
  - Your professional goals in the field of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders.
Apply to Emory University
Candidates who are selected in the first round will be requested to submit:
- Two letters of reference/recommendation (sent directly from the authors). One letter should be from a program director, clinical preceptor, or collaborating physician familiar with the applicant’s work. Details on how to submit this material will be provided directly to final candidates.
- Final candidates must be able to meet requirements of the University’s Background check.

Successful completion of the Fellowship

Completion of the program will be established by comprehensive evaluation that includes demonstration of program objectives.

Expectations

Submission of an abstract to a conference of a professional organization.
Following completion of this inaugural program, Fellows will be followed for a period of 3 years to determine career trajectory and use/relevance of course objectives.
Fellow will be prepared to take the APP Movement Disorders Certification (AMDAPP)

Questions

Emory University:
Susana Libhaber Skukalek, susana.skukalek@emoryhealthcare.org;
Courtney Pierce courtney.pierce@emory.edu

Questions about Parkinson’s Foundation Nurse Practitioner Fellowship:
Eli Pollard, EPollard@Parkinson.org