Fellowship in Pediatrics

1. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree
2. Completion of a pediatric residency program accredited by ACGME
3. Valid medical licensure and eligibility to train in the U.S.
4. Specialty-specific prerequisites depending on the fellowship (e.g., pediatric cardiology requires residency plus specific credentials)

The Pediatric Fellowship Programs at Lurie Children’s represent a broad suite of advanced physician training tracks across pediatric specialties designed for trainees who have completed pediatric residency. These fellowships provide enriched clinical experience, didactic education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for research and scholarly activity. Fellows receive mentoring from internationally recognized faculty and work with diverse patient populations in a high-volume, academically integrated children’s hospital. Training specialties include core areas such as Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Cardiology (including subspecialized tracks like cardiac intensive care), Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and many others. The training prepares fellows for academic careers, specialized clinical practice, and leadership roles in pediatric medicine.