Neonatology-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Quick Info

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Accredited/Nonaccredited: Accredited by ACGME

Number of fellow slots each year: 2

Typical academic year start date: July 1

Funding: Variable

Strengths of Program:

• Strong clinical training with exposure to both quaternary academic and busy private practice neonatology.
• Multiple areas for research and scholarly activity.

General Schedule:

• Clinical vs. Research: 12-15 mo. clinical; 21-24 mo. research
• Call Responsibilities: 1 weekend per mo.; 4-6 weeknights per mo. for clinical fellow; 1 weeknight per mo. for research fellow

Types of research fellows could pursue: Laboratory studies in pulmonary mechanics, nutrition, brain development, iron metabolism and infectious diseases; clinical research in neurodevelopmental outcomes and Vermont Oxford projects.

Dual Degree:
Does your program fund a Master's Program? If so, which one(s)? Consideration is given on an individual basis for funding of graduate studies.

Career Path:
Where do your fellows go after fellowship? Academic neonatology 60%; clinical/private practice neonatology 40%.

Do you know of fellowship programs in your specialty that address Med-Peds graduates? No

Additional Information:

Please feel free to contact Catherine Bendel, M.D. with questions.

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Web Site