Fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Duration: 3 Year(s)
University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Developmental Pediatrics
Affiliation
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Overview
The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship is a 3-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program that provides advanced training in the evaluation and management of developmental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. Fellows gain comprehensive clinical experience in diagnosing and treating conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral disorders. The program offers interdisciplinary training through clinical practice, research, advocacy, leadership development, medical education, and community-based experiences, including participation in the Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program. The fellowship prepares graduates for careers in academic medicine, clinical practice, research, and leadership in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive an annual stipend based on their PGY level, along with comprehensive Graduate Medical Education (GME) benefits.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have completed or be completing an accredited Pediatrics or Internal Medicine Residency Program.
- Must possess an MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent medical degree.
- Must meet the University of Illinois Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements.
- Must apply through ERAS and participate in the NRMP Fellowship Match.
- International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must meet certification requirements; the program sponsors J-1 visas only.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
- Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Ensure all required application documents are submitted.
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
- Final selection is made through the NRMP Match.
- Selected candidates complete onboarding and credentialing before beginning the fellowship.
