Developmental-Behavioral Fellowship Quick Info

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship

Accredited/Nonaccredited: Accredited by ACGME

# of fellow slots each year: 1

Typical academic year start date: September 1st

Funding: Department of Pediatrics, Affiliate funding

Strengths of program:

• Longevity – 28 years – 1 of first Programs in U.S.
• Comprehensive – Practical -  Eclectic
• Integrated with Community:
  • KDWB University Pediatrics Family Center
  • Alexander Center for Child Development and Behavior
  • Hennepin County Medical Center & Regional Sleep Disorders Center
  • Childrens (CHC) Pediatric Integrative Medicine and Cultural Care Program

General Schedule:

Clinical vs. Research – Clinical.  Educational. Protected Research time
Call responsibilities - Minimal

Types of research fellows could pursue (e.g. lab, clinical, community-based, etc.): No limit.  Clinical. Community.

Dual Degree:

Does your program fund Master’s Program? If so, which one(s)?
Fellows are expected to concurrently completed a Master’s Degree In Public Health (MPH) or equivalent MS e.g. in Child Development, Family Therapy, etc.

Career Path:

Where do your fellows go after fellowship?
Private practice.  Group practice.   Academic practice here and around the U.S. 5 of our former fellows are integral members of our current Teaching Faculty in the Twin Cities.

Do you know of fellowship programs in your specialty that address Med-Peds graduates?
Not particularly, but Med-Peds folks are quite welcome!

Additional Information: There is plenty to discuss.  Please feel free to call any of the BP Faculty, former fellows, current fellows. Information available from our program.

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Web Site