Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (FPEM)

1. MD or DO from an accredited medical school
2. Completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, or Med-Peds
3. Valid USMLE/COMLEX passes
4. ECFMG certification for international graduates (if required)
5. Submission of application via ERAS within the fellowship window
6. Invitation to interview and selection by program leadership.

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a three-year ACGME-accredited training program created to develop physicians skilled in clinical practice, leadership, education, and research in pediatric emergency care. Fellows train in a high-volume Level I Pediatric Trauma Center ED with ~60,000 annual visits, gaining experience in acute stabilization, trauma care, toxicology, EMS, critical care, ultrasound, and administrative leadership. The curriculum includes progressive clinical independence, structured research time, didactics, procedural training, and multidisciplinary conference participation. Fellows participate in weekly and monthly educational conferences (PEM lectures, journal club, board review, trauma and M&M conferences), with opportunities to engage in multi-center research via PECARN and scholarly dissemination. This fellowship prepares physicians for careers in academic medicine, leadership in pediatric emergency departments, and board certification in pediatric emergency medicine.

1. Prepare application materials: CV, personal statement outlining career goals in pediatric emergency medicine, letters of recommendation (including from residency directors), USMLE/COMLEX scores, medical school transcript, passport-style photo.
2. Submit ERAS application: During the annual fellowship application window (typically July 2 through September 1).
3. Program review: Fellowship leadership reviews submitted applications.
4. Interview invitations: Selected applicants are invited to interview with faculty.
5. Interviews: Formal interviews assess candidate readiness and fit.
6. Selection & offer: Offers are extended based on interview performance and program ranking.
7. Onboarding: Accepted fellows complete credentialing and licensing before the fellowship start date (typically July 1).