Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship

• 6 fellows in the program with 2 fellows in each year of training
• Individualized education with focus on career development
• Fellows participate as team leaders of the Connecticut Children’s Neonatal Transport Program
• Training takes place in our level 3 and 4 NICUs at Connecticut Children’s in Hartford and at UConn Health in Farmington
• 72 patient beds across both NICUs
• Connecticut Children’s has a complete line of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, as well as an ECMO and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Program
• Opportunities for clinical, basic science or translational research in the Division of Neonatology, Connecticut Children’s, UConn Health and across the University of Connecticut
• Quality improvement and patient safety educational opportunities from experts in the Division of Neonatology and Connecticut Children’s

• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics
• Strong administrative support including Program Director and centralized coordinator office
• Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic
• Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut

• Fellows have the opportunity to collaborate with and participate within a clinically integrated network of nurseries, delivering services within multiple models of neonatal care
• Connecticut Children’s Neonatal Transport team provides services to NICUs and nurseries across CT, NY and MA. Fellows serve as transport team leader, overseeing a team of nurses and respiratory therapists while transporting the smallest and sickest babies to our level 3 and 4 NICUs in Hartford and Farmington.
• The size of our fellowship program allows us to offer a personalized education with flexibility to achieve each fellow’s unique career goals
• Faculty members in the Connecticut Children’s Division of Neonatology have a diverse interest in scholarly pursuits including nutrition, microbiome and NEC, neuroscience and patient safety/quality improvement
• Our program has access to research opportunities across not only the Division of Neonatology, but also the Department of Pediatrics, Connecticut Children’s, Jackson Laboratories and the University of Connecticut at large, including facilities at both UConn Health and UConn Storrs

Locations

• NICU East – Connecticut Children’s level 4 NICU located in Hartford
• NICU West – Connecticut Children’s level 3 NICU at UConn Health in Farmington

Additional Information

• Fellows participate in the High-Risk Infant Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic during Research blocks for a total of 8 ½ days or 4 full days per academic year
• Elective or vacation time can take place in 1 week increments during any Research months for up to 4 weeks

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