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Department of Pediatrics

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship

Pediatrics / Neonatology Fellowship / Curriculum / Education Opportunities

 

Education Opportunities

Dr. Young with Fellow Dr. AckleyIndividualized Learning

In addition to diverse clinical experiences, fellows develop their own educational roadmap that meets their individual career goals. Fellows’ unique interests are fostered by engaging in clinical, laboratory-based, translational, quality improvement, biomedical ethics or educational research. Fellows receive strong mentorship from well established faculty clinicians, clinician-scientists, and basic scientists who uphold core professional values and are successful in their own careers while maintaining work-life balance. In addition, fellows may obtain a master’s degree with a 95% tuition reimbursement benefit.

Simulation - bagging a premie mannequinSimulation

Fellows participate in a wide array of simulation-based educational activities to hone their clinical, technical, communication, and teamwork skills. They train in interprofessional and interdisciplinary teams, both in simulation centers and in the clinical environment. In addition, they attain the fundamental skills to conduct simulations and team-based debriefings as instructors.These skills are developed further as they train to become NRP instructors. Learn more about the Simulation Program.

Be at the Forefront of Advances in Medical Education

Fellows participate in educational innovations that improve their engagement during educational activities and the way they learn through the introduction of new technologies and teaching methods such as the flipped classroom. Fellows who are interested in a clinician-educator career have opportunities to conduct faculty-mentored education-based projects and become involved with educational initiatives through national organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Vermont Oxford Network, and ACGME (through the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Innovator grant), as well as pursuing a master of science degree in Health Professions Education from the University of Rochester Warner School of Education.

Masters Programs

Combined Program: Master in Public Health (MPH) - Clinical Investigation Track

The Master in Public Health program is offered by the Department of Public Health. Individuals are trained to combine clinical knowledge and health services research with course work that includes clinical epidemiology, clinical decision-making, and the evaluation of health care services. Although the degree can be successfully completed in three years in conjunction with the Neonatology Fellowship, in many cases the MPH thesis work may require an additional 6-12 months.

Combined Program: Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) - Medical Management (MS)

The Master of Science in Medical Management (MS) program is offered by the Simon School of Business to provide healthcare professionals with the tools to enable independent management of their healthcare organizations. This master’s program teaches practical business skills and facilitates a basic understanding of key business issues that confront medical professionals. The program includes four quarters of course work: business core classes and health care management classes. The fifth quarter includes a team project that provides experience in applying the skills acquired in the classroom.

Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MHPE)

The Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MHPE) is an interdisciplinary program for healthcare professionals who want to develop their leadership and teaching skills in healthcare education. It is offered through collaboration with the Warner School of Education, the School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The program includes core courses that establish foundational knowledge in teaching and learning in higher education and educational research methods.

Master of Science in Health Services Research and Policy

The Master of Science in Health Services Research and Policy is a program designed to provide health care professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct high-quality health services research and policy analysis. Individuals completing the program will be prepared to take positions in a wide variety of private and public institutions engaged in healthcare management, health services research, or health policy work.

Other Master's and Advanced Certificate Programs

A variety of advanced certificate programs are offered. Additional programs may be pursued during fellowship with prior approval of the program director.