Neonatology Fellowship
Application Process
Prerequisite: The postdoctoral education prerequisite is three years of general pediatric residency training.
Application: For consideration to our Fellowship Program please submit the following through ERAS:
- Completed application form.
- Personal statement telling us about yourself, your interest in Neonatology, long term plans, and specific fellowship training goals.
- Four letters of recommendation from the Chief of Pediatrics, the Director of Neonatology, and two other faculty members who are familiar with your work.
Candidates are required, with rare exception, to visit Rochester for personal interviews with members of the faculty and to meet with current fellows. We accept applications from US citizens, permanent residents of the US, and individuals with J-1 visas to work in the US. The University of Rochester does not support trainees on H1 visas.
Selection criteria will include an excellent residency performance record and goals consistent with those of the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed an ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency.
Questions may be addressed to:
Patricia R. Chess , M.D.
Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 651
Rochester, N.Y. 14642
Phone: (585) 275-6198 or 275-2972
Fax: (585) 461-3614
Email: patricia_chess@urmc.rochester.edu
Neonatology Fellowship
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The Neonatology program at Golisano Children’s Hospital has been ranked as one of the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012). Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit cares for more than 1,100 babies a year.Neonatology
