Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship

• MD / DO / MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency or Internal Medicine–Pediatrics Residency program
• Candidates must be eligible for Pediatrics board certification/eligibility
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must meet U.S. training and certification requirements (including applicable ECFMG certification requirements)
• Eligible for medical licensure in the United States
• Strong interest in neonatal intensive care, newborn medicine, clinical research, and academic pediatrics
• Submission of required application materials including CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation
• Applicants must apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) and participate in the Pediatric Subspecialty Match (NRMP) process

The Neonatal–Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a 3-year specialized fellowship program designed to train physicians in the advanced care of critically ill newborns, premature infants, and high-risk pregnancies. The program provides comprehensive clinical training in neonatal intensive care, fetal and neonatal physiology, neonatal procedures, prenatal care, and long-term follow-up of high-risk infants. Fellows receive hands-on experience in a high-acuity NICU environment along with opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and academic development, preparing them for careers as expert neonatologists, physician-scientists, and leaders in neonatal medicine.

1. Submit an online application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) during the application cycle.
2. Complete the fellowship application form and provide required details including academic history, clinical training, and professional experience.
3. Upload required application documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Medical school transcripts and degree certificates
• Four Letters of Recommendation

1. Ensure completion of eligibility requirements, including pediatric residency training and required certification/licensure criteria.
2. Application review and screening are conducted by the fellowship selection committee.
3. Shortlisted candidates are invited for fellowship interviews (generally conducted between August–October).
4. Register and participate in the Pediatric Subspecialty Fall Match through NRMP (National Resident Matching Program).
5. Candidates are ranked, and final selection is completed through the NRMP Match process.
6. Selected candidates complete onboarding formalities and begin fellowship training at Johns Hopkins.