ASPMF Admissions Requirements Checklist

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (MTSA) accepts applicants into the Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship (ASPMF) on an ongoing basis during the application cycle, with classes beginning in the Fall. The ASPMF Screening Committee will review applicants to determine eligibility to interview with the Admissions Committee. Prospective candidates must meet the following criteria: 

• Practicing CRNA with at least two years of experience and an unencumbered license 

• Attendance at an Essentials of Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia (USGRA) Cadaveric Workshop within one year of applying 

• Experience in performing USGRA blocks and access to ultrasound scanning capabilities 

While applicants may be invited to interview before all admissions requirements are complete, an admissions decision cannot be made until all admissions requirements are complete.  

All documents must be submitted through the MTSA Applicant Portal, which applicants gain access to after submitting the written application. All documents must be clear, legible, and valid (if the document includes an expiration date).  

As part of the application process, the following is required: 

• Written Application and Application Fee.

  • ​​​​​​​Written application is available on the MTSA website (https://mtsa.edu/admissions/fellowship/). 

• RN License 

• APRN License 

• Official academic transcripts from every institution of higher learning attended, including transcripts for all non-degree-seeking academic courses taken since high school 

• NBCRNA Certification (must be current with expiration date displayed) 

• AANA Membership 

• Nursing School Diploma

• ACLS, BLS & PALS certificate

• Current CV 

• Two profession peer reference

• Reference & verification of regional anesthesia practice from direct supervisor

• Proof of Personal Health Insurance 

• Certificate of completion from an Essentials of USGRA Cadaveric Workshop within the past three years

• Copy of driver's license

• Personal Statement  

  • Please address the following information: 

    • Introduce yourself and your background. 

    • Describe your current clinical practice, including the types of nerve blocks you administer and their frequency. 

    • Explain the strategies you plan to use to effectively manage your workload during the program. 

    • Discuss how you envision applying the knowledge and skills acquired during your enrollment in ASPMF. 

• Ultrasound Portfolio 

  • Two Ultrasound images with labeled anatomy