Fellowship Programme in Perinatal Medicine & Neonatology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Perinatal Medicine
Overview
The Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a three-year ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowship that prepares pediatricians to expertly care for critically ill and high-risk newborns, including very low birth weight and extremely preterm infants, infants with complex congenital anomalies, metabolic disorders, and respiratory and neurologic challenges. Fellows participate in a diverse spectrum of neonatal care environments including level III/IV NICU settings, family-centered care rounds, procedures such as advanced intubation and vascular access, complex ventilator and hemodynamic management, fetal-neonatal consultations, and collaboration with maternal–fetal medicine teams. Didactic education includes neonatal physiology, perinatal pathology, ethics and communication, quality improvement, research methodology, and evidence-based practice. Fellows are engaged in structured research or quality improvement projects with mentorship from faculty, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and attend conferences related to neonatology, developmental care, and translational research. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in academic neonatology, clinical leadership, or specialized NICU practice.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows are provided a structured postgraduate medical salary that increases with postgraduate year (PGY) level (e.g., PGY-4 through PGY-8). Benefits typically include health and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, CME funds, and paid leave.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency.
- Passing scores on required licensing exams (USMLE/COMLEX).
- ECFMG certification for international medical graduates (if applicable).
- Application submission by deadline via ERAS with supporting documents.
- Invitation to interview by the fellowship program.
Minimum Education
DM NeonatologyMD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: CV, personal statement describing career goals in neonatal–perinatal medicine, medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation.
- Submit ERAS Application: Apply during the fellowship application window (typically July 2 through September 1).
- Program Review: Fellowship leadership reviews submitted applications.
- Interview Invitations: Selected applicants are invited to interview with program faculty.
- Interview and Evaluation: Attend interview; program evaluates clinical and academic fit.
- Selection & Offer: Fellowship offers are extended based on interview performance and ranking.
- Credentialing & Onboarding: Accepted fellows complete credentialing and onboarding before the fellowship start date (typically July 1).
