Department of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics

Neonatology Fellowship Training Program

Our Division offers an accredited 3-year training program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with positions available for 3-4 new fellows each year.


The program's goal is to train pediatricians for a successful career in neonatal-perinatal medicine. The training program integrates a strong background in basic and clinical research, excellent clinical training in the care of sick neonates, and comprehensive follow-up of infants discharged from the neonatal ICU. The core curriculum is guided by the American Board of Pediatrics subspecialty training requirements and the ACGME's six areas of general competency: medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice.

Upon successful completion of the program, the fellow will be eligible for certification by the Sub-Board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine of the American Board of Pediatrics. Positions are available for 3-4 fellows each year; the training generally starts on July 1st, but alternative start dates may be considered. For selected applicants, a fourth year of training that integrates an MS or MPH degree may be considered.

Faculty

The Division consists of 23 teaching faculty, including 14 neonatologists, 5 pediatricians, 1 Ph.D. biochemist, and 3 Ph.D. psychologists/ statisticians.

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Clinical Training Program

Clinical training is organized into rotations that allow the fellow to develop increasing patient management and teaching responsibility and autonomy over the course of 3 years.

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Research Training Program

The primary goal of the research component of the fellowship program is high-quality scholarly activity by the fellow. The program provides the fellow with guided research training and broad exposure to research experiences during the three years of fellowship.

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Information about Current Fellows

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Coursework and Conferences

To complement the individualized learning accomplished through the research project, a schedule of didactic courses and conferences are offered over the three-year fellowship program.

Living in Houston

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How to Apply

Our three-year fellowship seeks physicians who will have completed two to three years of training in an accredited residency program to qualify for the American Board of Pediatrics certifying examination. Our fellowship program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Physicians interested in our Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship training program should review the program application requirements and submit the application through ERAS.

We have completed the application cycle for fellows beginning training in July 2012. Next year, we will be accepting applications through ERAS from applicants interested in beginning fellowship training in July 2013. The deadline for ERAS applications is expected to be in May, 2012. Selected candidates will be interviewed through July, 2012.

Program Application Requirements

  • Personal statement
  • Official medical school transcript
  • Medical School Dean's letter or Medical School Performance Evaluation
  • Three letters of recommendation: one from a Neonatologist and one from your Residency Program Director; all should be accompanied by the AAP's NPM Fellowship Referee's Evaluation Form.
  • USMLE transcript
  • Pediatric residency completed in US or Canada before beginning fellowship
  • Foreign Medical Graduates
    • The only appropriate training visa is the J-1 visa. We do not work with or sponsor any other visas. IMPORTANT: You must have a valid ECFMG certificate before applying to our fellowship program.
    • Required Document List—If you are asked to interview, original paperwork and two notarized copies (with notary stamp and signature on every page) will be reviewed by the GME staff on your interview day; one copy for your GME file and one copy for the NPM office file.

Useful Resources

UT-Houston Graduate Medical Education Office
The University of Texas System Medical Foundation (Payroll & Benefits)
AAP NPM Fellowship Applicants' Information

Contact Us

Suzanne Lopez, MD
Director, NPM Fellowship Training Program
Department of Pediatrics
6431 Fannin, Suite 3.242
Houston, TX 77030

Or direct your e-mail inquiry to Kim Bibbs, Executive Assistant & Fellowship Coordinator

If you have any questions, please call our office at (713) 500-5727.