About Pediatric Neonatology Fellowship
The goal of our program is to train neonatologists of the future through a well-balanced training program based on strong foundations in clinical skills, research, and teaching. For those interested in academic careers, the program offers unlimited opportunities in research and teaching. For the clinically-oriented scientist, the program provides a rich clinical experience in one of the largest neonatal services in the country, supplemented by ample opportunities to pursue clinical research. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
National Rankings
Emory ranks among the nation’s top pediatrics programs on the U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Medical School Specialty Rankings,” while Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ranks among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Children’s Hospitals.” As one of the largest pediatric care providers in the country, Children’s serves as the primary pediatric teaching site for Emory University School of Medicine. Together, with more than 500 physicians holding titles at both institutions, Children’s and Emory combine their clinical and academic strengths to train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists while also facilitating leading-edge pediatric research.
Why Atlanta?
In addition to our unique neighboring pediatric partners, Atlanta is full of diverse communities, walkable neighborhoods, a thriving arts and culture scene, and plenty of green spaces and sunny weather—it’s pretty easy to fall in love with our charming city.
Meet the Team
- Jessica Roberts, MD, Program Director
- Mary Lauren Neel, MD, Associate Program Director
- Heidi Karpen, MD, Associate Program Director
- Theresa W. Gauthier, MD, Associate Program Director
- Maria Demery, Program Coordinator
Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has opened a new 19-story hospital with two patient towers and 446 beds for specialized, empathetic care and training the next generation of pediatric physicians.
Critical Care Fellowship Curriculum
The curriculum is structured around a three-year fellowship program. One-third of this time is devoted to clinical training. Our commitment to “education-based”, rather than “service-based” fellowship structure is made possible by the in-corporation of 34 masters-trained neonatal nurse practitioners, 27 MD & 5 PhD Faculty Members. Our state-of-the-art clinical service provides on-site exposure to the use of high-frequency ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and inhaled nitric oxide. Cross training in other related clinical arenas is encouraged through electives in maternal-fetal medicine, cardiology, etc. A well-structured postdoctoral education program forms the backbone of our fellowship program providing a solid background in research methods and design, statistics, epidemiology, critical review of literature, and laboratory methods. An ongoing series of seminars in basic sciences/advances, journal clubs, and lectures by nationally-renowned visiting faculty keep trainees up to date with the latest scientific and clinical developments.