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How to Apply to the Neonatal Neurocritical Care Fellowship Training Program

Accreditation

The Neonatal Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program became accredited by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) in Fall 2023.

Neonatal Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program group photo
L-R: Dr. Whittemore, Dr. Machie, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Dolce, Dr. Chalak

Per the UCNS guidelines, fellow eligibility is as follows:

  1. Fellows must possess a current valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or Canada.
  2. The fellow must be a graduate of a residency program in Child Neurology or Pediatrics accredited by the ACGME, RCPSC, or CanERA.
  3. The fellow must be board certified or eligible for certification by the ABMS, RCPSC, AOA, or CFPC in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, or Neonatal Perinatal Medicine.

Application Timeline

Applications are accepted beginning in January for an anticipated start date of July 1 in the following year. For example, applicants should apply by January 2024 for a tentative start date on July 1, 2025. However, all applications are considered on a rolling basis without firm deadlines and start dates for this fellowship program are flexible.

To apply for the Neonatal Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program, please click below to request application materials.

Michelle.Augustine@UTSouthwestern.edu