Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
Duration: 3 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Neonatal Care Technology
Overview
The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is an academically rigorous, ACGME-accredited three-year subspecialty training program designed to prepare physicians for independent practice and leadership in neonatology. Fellows train in St. Christopher’s Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a major referral center for critically ill newborns, and in the Level III NICU at Abington Hospital Jefferson Health, gaining broad clinical experience with preterm infants, surgical neonatal care, ECMO, high-risk deliveries, and interdisciplinary care coordination. The curriculum blends intensive clinical service, structured didactic education, research and scholarly activity, simulation training, journal clubs, and quality improvement projects. Fellows also participate in maternal-fetal medicine consults and developmental follow-up clinics, enhancing their understanding of perinatal care continuity. The program emphasizes procedural mastery, evidence-based practice, and research competence, with mentorship that supports grant development, publication, and presentation of scholarly work. Graduates are prepared for board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and careers in academic, clinical, or research fields of neonatology.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary/stipend according to Tower Health’s GME compensation scale for fellowship programs.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency
- Valid USMLE/COMLEX exam results
- ECFMG certification (if applicable)
- Submission of fellowship application materials (CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation)
- Participation in interview and selection process through ERAS and NRMP pediatric subspecialty match or equivalent process.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)MD NeonatalDoctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: CV, personal statement, medical school transcripts, letters of recommendation, Pediatrics residency completion documentation, and USMLE/COMLEX score reports.
- Submit via ERAS: Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) during the pediatric subspecialty fellowship application cycle.
- Participate in NRMP Pediatric Subspecialty Match: Include the fellowship in your NRMP rank order list.
- Interview Invitation: Selected applicants are invited for interviews with faculty leadership.
- Rank Order & Match: Submit your rank order list in NRMP and await Match results.
- Offer & Acceptance: Successful candidates accept the fellowship position.
- Onboarding & Orientation: Complete credentialing, licensing verification, and orientation before beginning the fellowship (typically July 1).
