Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Neonatology)

Program Overview

The intent of our neonatal medicine Fellowship is to train Pediatricians in the diagnosis and management of disorders in premature and full-term newborn infants to be able to provide up-to-date, comprehensive, compassionate care and to become the next generation of academic Neonatologists.

This training program will provide the foundation necessary to evolve into competent clinicians, researchers, teachers and leaders within the field of neonatal medicine.  This includes progressive clinical, technical, and consultative experiences that will enable the fellows to develop expertise as an Attending / Consultant in the subspecialty of neonatal medicine. Fellows develop a commitment to lifelong learning, and must emphasize scholarship, self-instruction, development of critical analysis of clinical problems, and the ability to make appropriate decisions.  Progressive acquisition of skill in investigative efforts related to the subspecialty is provided during the training.

Goals and Objectives

The educational mission of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program is to train fellows in the diagnosis and management of disorders in premature and full-term newborn infants to be able to provide up-to-date, comprehensive, compassionate care and to become the next generation of academic Neonatologists.
To achieve this, the fellowship program will provide training that delivers the foundation necessary for fellows to evolve into competent clinicians, researchers, teachers and leaders within the field of neonatal medicine.

Clinical Training and Key Rotations

The structure of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program includes:

  • 23 months in NICU (Sidra and WWRC)
  • 1 month in HRIF
  • 7 months clinical (non-NICU)
  • 5 months protected time for research
  • Neonatal transfer (built in WWRC NICU rotation)
Key Rotations
NICU (Sidra and WWRC)
High Risk Infant Follow up Clinic
Postnatal Ward
Labor and Delivery
Materno-fetal Medicine (Fetomaternal Unit)
Neurodevelopment / Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Pulmonology
Research / Vermont Oxford Network
Elective (Genetics, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, PICU)

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of an ACGME-I accredited or equivalent residency training program in Pediatrics.
  • Board certification in core specialty (Pediatrics).
  • Hold a valid Medical License or be eligible for licensure in Qatar (click here for more details).

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