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Critical Care Inpatient Fellowship – Advanced Practice Clinician - Fellows

Annie Brechting, PA-C

Annie Brechting, PA-C

Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow, 2024 cohort

Annie is a West Michigan native who moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2017 to obtain her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences at Marquette University. She began PA school at Marquette in 2020 and earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2023. Annie was inspired by the exposure to critical care during her clinical rotations and by the patients she cared for to pursue further training in her field. She is eager to expand her knowledge and refine her clinical skills as a critical care APP fellow.

Zach Smith, PA-C

Zach Smith, PA-C

Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow, 2024 cohort

Zach's passion for medicine began in 2008 when he joined the Ohio Army National Guard as a combat medic and served in this role for the past 13 years until graduation from the military's IPAP school (Interservice Physician Assistant Program) in 2023. He has practiced in Afghanistan, Italy, Serbia, Thailand & Angola as well as numerous clinics state side such as The Cleveland Clinic & The Polyclinic. He is excited for the opportunity to further his knowledge through the Prisma Health APP Critical Care fellowship.

Chamberlyn Howell

Chamberlyn Howell

Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow, 2023 cohort

Chamberlyn Howell is a 2022 AGACNP graduate from the University of South Alabama who originally began her medical career in 2012 as a CNA. She has had a long-time passion for Critical Care medicine and is committed to becoming a well-rounded provider who can deliver high quality care to her patients. Chamberlyn is thrilled to join the Critical Care Fellowship and is eager for the challenge and growth that she will gain as an APP Fellow.

Tess Griswold, PA-C

Tess Griswold, PA-C

Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow, 2023 cohort

Tess is originally from New Jersey and moved to Greenville to obtain her bachelor’s degree from Furman University. She spends her time volunteering at the Greenville Free Clinic and a medical mission trip to Peru during college, which solidified her love for medicine and helping those in need. She completed her master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Wingate University, where she was able to work on multiple rotations that offered critical care exposure.