Pediatric Surgical and Subspecialty Fellowship Programs Fellows in the University of Connecticut School of Medicine’s ACGME-accredited pediatric fellowship programs receive their training primarily at Connecticut Children’s main campus in Hartford, Connecticut. About Connecticut Children’s Connecticut Children’s is Connecticut’s only health system dedicated to pediatrics. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation, we foster a patient- and family-centered environment with a focus on research, education and advocacy. Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Locations Our Specialty Areas Virtual Tour of Connecticut Children’s Fellowship Programs Pediatric Cardiology FellowshipPediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program Program at a Glance Fellow-focused training Individualized curriculum Intensive exposure and training opportunities in a variety of settings Collaborative medical community Well-rounded experience to prepare students for academic and clinical careers Learning environment promotes wellness and reduces burnout while also focusing on advocacy, quality improvement and safety Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics. Strong administrative support including Program Director and centralized coordinator office Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Fellow centered program Fellows maintain continuity clinic throughout training Departmental didactic sessions are held on weekly and attended by faculty and fellows covering various topics and include a number of multidisciplinary joint conferences. Hospital sponsored Pediatric Fellowship Core Curriculum Full ABP content specifications covered Block Schedule PGY4 PGY5PGY6 ECHOECHOECHO ECHOECHOECHO ECHOInpatientInpatient InpatientInpatientInpatient InpatientCICUCICU CICUCATH-EPCATH-EP CICUCATH-EPElective CATH-EPElectiveHeart Failure/ Transplant CATH-EPResearchResearch CATH-EPResearchResearch ResearchResearchResearch ResearchResearchResearch ResearchResearchResearch Our Team Leadership Faculty Program Curriculum Clinical Didactics Research Opportunities Scholarly Activities Program Details Benefits & Payroll Foreign Citizens FAQ Application Process Learn more and apply Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine FellowshipNeonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program At a Glance 6 fellows in the program with 2 fellows in each year of training Individualized education with focus on career development Fellows participate as team leaders of the Connecticut Children’s Neonatal Transport Program Training takes place in our level 3 and 4 NICUs at Connecticut Children’s in Hartford and at UConn Health in Farmington 72 patient beds across both NICUs Connecticut Children’s has a complete line of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, as well as an ECMO and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Program Opportunities for clinical, basic science or translational research in the Division of Neonatology, Connecticut Children’s, UConn Health and across the University of Connecticut Quality improvement and patient safety educational opportunities from experts in the Division of Neonatology and Connecticut Children’s Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics Strong administrative support including Program Director and centralized coordinator office Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Fellows have the opportunity to collaborate with and participate within a clinically integrated network of nurseries, delivering services within multiple models of neonatal care Connecticut Children’s Neonatal Transport team provides services to NICUs and nurseries across CT, NY and MA. Fellows serve as transport team leader, overseeing a team of nurses and respiratory therapists while transporting the smallest and sickest babies to our level 3 and 4 NICUs in Hartford and Farmington. The size of our fellowship program allows us to offer a personalized education with flexibility to achieve each fellow’s unique career goals Faculty members in the Connecticut Children’s Division of Neonatology have a diverse interest in scholarly pursuits including nutrition, microbiome and NEC, neuroscience and patient safety/quality improvement Our program has access to research opportunities across not only the Division of Neonatology, but also the Department of Pediatrics, Connecticut Children’s, Jackson Laboratories and the University of Connecticut at large, including facilities at both UConn Health and UConn Storrs Block Schedule Month PGY6 – 3rd Year Fellow PGY5 – 2nd Year Fellow PGY4 – 1st Year Fellow July NICU East NICU West Orientation: NICU East – 2 weeks NICU West – 2 Weeks August Research Research NICU West September Research NICU West Research October Research Research NICU East November NICU East Research Research December NICU West NICU East NICU West January Research Research Research February Research Research NICU East March Research NICU East Research April NICU East Research Research May Research Research NICU East June Research NICU East Research NICU East – Connecticut Children’s level 4 NICU located in Hartford NICU West – Connecticut Children’s level 3 NICU at UConn Health in Farmington Fellows participate in the High-Risk Infant Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic during Research blocks for a total of 8 ½ days or 4 full days per academic year Elective or Vacation time can take place in 1 week increments during any Research months for up to 4 weeks Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Program Curriculum Clinical Research Didactics Program Details Benefits & Payroll Foreign Citizens FAQ Application Process Learn more and apply Pediatric Emergency Medicine FellowshipPediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program Program at a Glance 2 fellows selected per year (from Pediatric or Emergency Medicine residency) 18 PEM faculty members 60,000 ED patient visits per year Level 1 Trauma Center Strong point-of-care ultrasound curriculum and experience Multiple simulation-focused PEM faculty and simulation venues for fellows Close relationships with UConn Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Research infrastructure including statistical support and student research assistants Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics Strong administrative support, including centralized coordinator office Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Large volume patient population – 60,000 patients, level I trauma, wide variety of subspecialties, covering broad catchment area (including urban, suburban, and rural) Diverse faculty, including attendings who trained at 15 different fellowship programs and team members with academic interests in all the niches within Pediatric Emergency Medicine Inclusive clinical environment, which values fellows as key members of the team and incorporates them into all aspects of ED operation, oversight, and quality improvement Supportive learning environment, which provides fellows with a tight-knit supportive group of co-fellows as well as faculty and program leadership invested in fellow wellness Close working relationships with the UConn Departments of both Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Superior curricula in point-of-care ultrasound and simulation Block Schedule Block 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 1 Connecticut Children’s ED Trauma ED 2 Connecticut Children’s ED ED Research 3 Anesthesia Research Adult ED 4 Research Child Abuse ED 5 Connecticut Children’s ED ED Research 6 PICU Adult ED Elective/Research 7 Connecticut Children’s ED / Ultrasound Toxicology ED 8 Hand Surgery ED/Ultrasound ED 9 Connecticut Children’s ED ED EMS/L&D 10 Adult ED Research PEM 11 Research ED Research 12 Connecticut Children’s ED Ophthalmology/Research PEM 13 Connecticut Children’s ED Connecticut Children’s ED Elective Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Recent Graduates Program Curriculum Pediatric Track Emergency Medicine Track Research Opportunities Resources Program Details Benefits & Payroll Application Process Learn more and apply Pediatric Endocrinology FellowshipPediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program Program at a Glance Center for Rare Bone Disorders includes the Albright Center (the first and only center in the world dedicated to Albright hereditary osteodystrophy) led by internationally renowned pediatric endocrinologist and researcher Emily Germain-Lee, MD State-of-the-art Diabetes Program led by Chase Family Chair in Juvenile Diabetes Cem Demirci, MD Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) program dedicated to clinical care and the first gene therapy trial for the treatment of GSD Numerous endocrine subspecialty clinics, including Kid’s Center for Bone Health, Gender Program, DSD, Turner Syndrome, and Lipid Disorders Participation in multidisciplinary programs such as Neuro-Oncology, REACH for the STARS Cancer Survivorship, Thyroid Program, Weight Management, and Bariatric Surgery First year is primarily clinical with dedicated time to develop a research focus Opportunities to tailor the 3rd year of fellowship to suit individual career goals and allow for development of more specific expertise Fellows consistently present work at national meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals Excellent clinical training and strong research opportunities prepare graduates for success Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics. Strong administrative support including Program Director and centralized coordinator office Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Dynamic division comprised of over a dozen attending physicians, as well as advanced practitioners, endocrine and diabetes nursing, SW, and RD/CDE support Dedicated outpatient rotation blocks, in addition to weekly fellow continuity clinics in endocrine and diabetes throughout all 3 years of training Faculty expertise in a broad range of endocrine conditions with fellow participation in all multidisciplinary offerings High volume inpatient and outpatient practice ensures comprehensive training, but with the benefit of shared inpatient call support from advanced practitioner team Supportive mentorship and funding to pursue basic science, clinical, and/or translational research Block Schedule Block PGY 4 PGY 5 PGY 6 July Inpatient Inpatient Research August Outpatient Research Research September Inpatient Research Research October Research Outpatient Research November Inpatient Research Research December Outpatient Research Inpatient January Inpatient Research Research February Outpatient Inpatient Research March Outpatient Research Outpatient April Inpatient Research Inpatient May Research Inpatient Inpatient June Outpatient Outpatient Outpatient Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Recent Graduates Program Curriculum Clinical Research Didactics Program Details Benefits & Payroll Application Process Learn more and apply Foreign Citizens Pediatric Gastroenterology FellowshipPediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Program at a Glance 1-2 fellows per training year (total 4 fellows) Fellow-focused training Individualized curriculum Intensive exposure and training opportunities in a variety of settings Collaborative medical community Well-rounded experience to prepare students for academic and clinical careers Learning environment promotes wellness and reduces burnout while also focusing on advocacy, quality improvement and safety Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics. Strong administrative support including Program Director and centralized coordinator office Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Fellow centered program Longitudinal outpatient continuity clinic Individualized clinical and research tracks as senior fellows Protected time for GI didactics Hospital sponsored Pediatric Fellowship Core Curriculum Full ABP content specifications covered Block Schedule Goal is that prior to graduation a total of 18 clinical blocks will be completed with a mix of inpatient (range 10-13 blocks) and outpatient (range 5-8 blocks) rotations as well as 18 research blocks. There is additional flexibility based on fellow’s individual interests and career goals. PGY4 PGY5 PGY6 – Clinical PGY6 – Research Inpatient Inpatient Inpatient Inpatient Inpatient Inpatient Inpatient Inpatient Inpatient Outpatient Outpatient Outpatient Inpatient Outpatient Outpatient Outpatient Inpatient Research Outpatient Research Inpatient Research Outpatient Research Inpatient Research Outpatient Research Inpatient Research Research Research Outpatient Research Research Research Outpatient Research Research Research Research Research Research Research Research Research Research Research Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Recent Graduates Program Curriculum Clinical Research Didactics Research Opportunities Scholarly Activities Program Details Benefits & Payroll Foreign Citizens FAQ Application Process Learn more and apply Pediatric Hematology/Oncology FellowshipPediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program Program at a Glance 1 fellow selected per year 12 faculty members Fellow-focused, personalized training Outstanding clinical care with 12 specialized programs State-of-the art research experience Collaborative medical community Learning environment promotes and fosters wellbeing Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Generous stipend for attendance to yearly medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics. Culturally and ethnically diverse population Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Fellow Continuity Clinic to provide longitudinal exposure to children with blood disorders and cancer Multidisciplinary Care to provide compassionate care, innovative treatment options and novel clinical therapies. Diverse patient population to provide excellent clinical experience with exposure to cutting-edge clinical trials. Specialized programs: Sarcoma Program, Hematologic Malignancy Program, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Neuro-Oncology Program, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program, Advanced Therapeutic Program, Palliative Care Program (Sunflower Kids), REACH for the STARS Survivorship Program, Supportive Care Program, Cardio-Oncology Program, and Onco-Fertility Program. Block Schedule 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Inpatient Outpatient Research Inpatient Outpatient Research Inpatient Transplant Research Inpatient Transplant Research Inpatient Radiation/Oncology Research Inpatient Research Research Inpatient Research Research Outpatient Research Research Outpatient Research Research Research Research Research Research Research Research Pathology/Hematology Research Research Elective Research Pre-attending Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Program Curriculum Clinical Research Didactics Research Opportunities Scholarly Activities Program Details Benefits & Payroll Foreign Citizens FAQ Application Process Learn more and apply here Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program at a Glance 1 fellow per year; 2 total fellows 2-year program; ACGME accredited in 2023 23 PHM faculty members and 15 PHM APPs 3 sites: tertiary-care, free-standing children’s hospital, 2 community units, 1 newborn service Full spectrum of PHM clinical and non-clinical rotations Specialized clinical and scholarly programs to meet fellow educational goals Well-rounded experience to prepare fellows for a successful career in PHM Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics Strong administrative support, including centralized coordinator office Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Specialized Clinical Programs Medical & Surgical Co-Management Center for Excellence in Procedural Sedation Physician- Advanced Practice Provider Collaboration Opportunities for Individualized Curriculum to meet fellow educational and professional goals and needs Rich opportunities for QI, clinical, and medical education research, informatics endeavors, and child health advocacy work Specialized Scholarly Programs Robust QI Curriculum for all fellows LEAN SIX SIGMA Green Belt certification during fellowship Master of Science in Clinical Research available Online Health Professions Education certificate available One-on-one educational and career mentorship; leadership training Block Schedule 1st Year2nd Year Tertiary Care Inpatient PediatricsTertiary Care Inpatient Pediatrics Surgical Co-ManagementTertiary Care Inpatient Pediatrics Palliative CareProcedural Sedation & Pain Management Community Inpatient PediatricsNewborn & Community Pediatrics ElectiveElective ElectiveElective ElectiveElective ElectiveElective ResearchResearch ResearchResearch ResearchResearch ResearchResearch VacationVacation Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows: Actively Recruiting beginning July 2023 for matriculation Academic Year 2024-2025! Program Curriculum Clinical Overview Rotations Evaluations Research Scholarly Activities Didactics Research Opportunities Opportunities for Research Active Research Selected Publications Program Details Benefits & Payroll Living in Greater Hartford Application Process Learn More and Apply Pediatric Infectious Diseases FellowshipPediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Program at a Glance 2 fellow every years 7 faculty members and 3 immunologists One-to-one mentorship and close interaction with faculty members Antimicrobial stewardship program and infection control Protected time for research activities Direct interaction with immunologists Variety of clinical settings and expanded exposure to infectious diseases and immune problems Well rounded experience to prepare fellows for a successful career in pediatric infectious disease Learning environment that promotes diversity, communication and wellness Offers combined Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Training Well-rounded experience to prepare fellows for a successful career in pediatric infectious disease Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics Strong administrative support Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Free-standing children’s hospital providing care solely focused around children, adolescents, young adults and their families Dedicated antimicrobial stewardship team of pediatric infectious disease providers, pharmacist, pharmacy residents and other specialty providers Get involved with infection control and become a member of multiple committees including central line associated bloodstream infections and isolation procedures committees Fellows will have the opportunity to work directly with board certified immunologists All trainees participate in a major clinical, epidemiologic, and/or laboratory research project during their fellowship Block Schedule Month PGY4 – 1st Year Fellow PGY5 – 2nd Year Fellow PGY6 – 3rd Year Fellow July Microbiology Antimicrobial Stewardship Inpatient/Research Inpatient/Research August Inpatient Research Research September Inpatient Research Research October Inpatient Microbiology Research November Inpatient Infection Prevention Research December Inpatient Research Research January Inpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship/Research Antimicrobial Stewardship/Research February Inpatient Research Research March Inpatient Research Research April Research Inpatient/Research Inpatient/Research May Research Research Inpatient June Research Inpatient Research Our Team Leadership Faculty Program Curriculum Clinical Didactics Research Opportunities Scholarly Activities Opportunities Program Details Benefits & Payroll Application Process Learn more and apply Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery FellowshipProgram at a Glance Exposure to all facets of Pediatric Orthopaedics Experience with multiple subspecialists in Pediatric Orthopaedics, covering spine deformity, pediatric hand and hip preservation One-on-one mentorship with faculty Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics Strong administrative support, including centralized coordinator office Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Extensive didactics and conference schedule Broad exposure to all pediatric pathologies, from trauma to congenital bony abnormalities Graduated responsibility in clinical and academic roles. State-of-the-art motion analysis laboratory Call is available but optional Block Schedule Month Rotation October Pediatric Spine; Pediatric Hip; Trauma November Pediatric Spine; Pediatric Foot and Ankle; Spina Bifida December Pediatric Hand/Deformity January Pediatric Sports Medicine February Pediatric Hip and Limb Deformity; Pediatric Trauma March Pediatric Spine; Pediatric Hip; Trauma April Pediatric Hip; Neuromuscular Disorders (Part Sports) May Pediatric Hip and Limb Deformity; Pediatric Trauma June Limb Deformity; Neuromuscular Disorders; Pediatric Sports Medicine July Limb Deformity; Neuromuscular Disorders; Pediatric Sports Medicine August Pediatric Spine; Pediatric Hip; Trauma September Pediatric Hip; Neuromuscular Disorders (Part Sports) Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Recent Grads Program Curriculum Clinical Research Didactics Program Details Benefits & Payroll Foreign Citizens Application Process Learn more and apply Pediatric Otolaryngology FellowshipProgram at a Glance 1 fellow per training year Fellow-focused training Individualized curriculum Intensive exposure and training opportunities in a variety of settings, including operative, inpatient and ambulatory Collaborative medical community Well-rounded experience to prepare trainees for academic and clinical careers Learning environment promotes wellness and reduces burnout while also focusing on advocacy, quality improvement and safety Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics. Strong administrative support, including program director and centralized coordinator office Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Fellow-centered program Operative experience provides well rounded opportunity and exposure Inpatient and ambulatory experience Individualized clinical and research opportunities Protected time for didactics Hospital-sponsored Pediatric Fellowship Core Curriculum Our Team Leadership Faculty Program Curriculum Clinical Research Didactics Research Opportunities Scholarly Activities Program Details Benefits & Payroll Foreign Citizens FAQ Application Process Learn more and apply Pediatric Pulmonology FellowshipProgram at a Glance 1 fellow selected every other year to every 3 years Full Cardiopulmonary laboratory services Fellow given first chance at all procedures including bronchoscopy, allergy skin testing and pulmonary function testing interpretation Fellows have their own panel of patients for continuity clinic Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary programs such as Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Aerodigestive Clinic, Sickle Cell Clinic and Severe Asthma Clinic Learning environment promotes wellness and reduces burnout while also focusing on advocacy, quality improvement and safety Fellows are encouraged to pursue their own personal research opportunities regardless of location Fellows consistently present work at national meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals Excellent clinical training and strong research opportunities prepare graduates for success Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics. Strong administrative support including centralized coordinator office Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Fellow Centered Program Engaging and supportive group of pulmonologists, APRNs, RNs and RTs work together to create an inclusive learning environment Fellows encouraged to manage and take ownership complex patients with shared mentoring from faculty Fellows have 1:1 time with faculty mentors and preceptors for clinics; clinic preceptors never have more than 2 fellows per session Opportunities to focus the curriculum based on individual career goals and developed their own specific interest Protected time for didactics and fellows’ clinic to provide focused learning Supportive learning environment, which provides fellows with faculty and program leadership invested in fellow wellness 100% of graduated fellows have successfully passed their boards and were placed their desired career paths. Block Schedule Block 1 2 weeks Cardiopulmonary Function Testing Laboratory 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”)Block 2 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Respiratory Therapy/PICU Block 3 4 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”)Block 4 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Radiology Block 5 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks SleepBlock 6 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) Block 7 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks ResearchBlock 8 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) Block 9 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks ResearchBlock 10 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) Block 11 4 weeks ResearchBlock 12 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Recent Grads Program Curriculum Overview Research Opportunities Research Training Program Details Benefits & Payroll Application Process Learn More and Apply Pediatric Surgery FellowshipProgram at a Glance Number of beds: 187 Percentage of time at this location: 100% Training site type: Free standing children’s hospital Number of fellows: one every other year NICU and PICU rotation in first year Benefits 4 weeks of vacation per year Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics. Strong administrative support including centralized coordinator office Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut Curriculum Strengths Competency-based program Emphasizes learning through hands-on experience Longitudinal curriculum with exposure to clinics, operating room, emergency room and trauma bays Quality improvement focus Our Team Leadership Faculty Fellows Recent Grads Program Curriculum Overview Schedules and Conferences Research Opportunities Research Program Details Benefits & Payroll Application Process Learn More and Apply Diversity & Inclusion The Connecticut Children’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is comprised of residents, fellows, attending faculty and hospital staff who are focused on expanding the diversity and inclusion within the Pediatric Training Programs to include participants from groups underrepresented in medicine (URM), and to become more representative of the populations we serve. In doing so, we hope to increase interest of URM applicants to our fellowship program, create an environment where URM fellows feel supported and provide our patients with physician role-models. Fellow Wellness We understand the importance of wellness during training and beyond. In order to help our fellows learn professional and personal skills that will keep them engaged and resilient throughout their careers, we offer a variety of wellness activities. Holiday Observances We offer each fellow time to enjoy the holidays with their families and friends. Each fellow receives up to 7 days of non-clinical time in addition to their 4 weeks of vacation time in observance of holidays. Living in Connecticut Located in the state’s capitol city of Hartford, Connecticut Children’s main campus is part of a dynamic metropolitan area that features a variety of attractions and amenities. Learn more about living in Connecticut >
