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We are happy that you are exploring a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Our fellows are passionate physicians who are deeply committed to providing excellent care to the neonates and families from across North Carolina. They are also committed to improving the care of all neonates by advancing the field of neonatology. We train academic neonatologists who learn and apply advanced quality improvement methodology to improve care at ºÚÁÏÍø and throughout the state. We also train clinical investigators who use research methodologies to advance neonatal care. Our trainees also learn to apply public health principles to determine the best ways to provide care for individual neonates and generate public health initiatives that improve care locally and globally. A team of mentors meets each fellow regularly to assist them in identifying career goals and craft an individualized educational experience that will provide the tools and experiences needed to meet those goals.

We are fortunate to work in a free-standing Children’s Hospital, embedded within a specialized hospital system.  As a result, within our NICU, we care for babies born in the adjoining NC Women’s Hospital, as well as referring hospitals across the state.  We have an active prenatal care program that cares for mother’s with complex prenatal findings and coordinates care even after delivery. We also enjoy close collaborations with multiple pediatric sub-specialists who practice at ºÚÁÏÍø.  This clinical environment provides fellows with a broad range of diagnoses and prepares them for practice in diverse settings upon graduation.

There are several unique aspects of our program.  We have a strong history of training fellows in clinical research techniques, with about one-third of graduates earning advanced degrees (such as a during fellowship over the past 20 years.  We support clinical research through our involvement with the , the  and the .  Our fellowship program also supports a Quality Improvement Track, which is ideal for trainees interested in acquiring skills in QI and patient safety methodology. We also have faculty within our division with expertise and current research in global health, including neonatologists leading a research site within the  In addition, our Division Chief, Misty Good, is a nationally known laboratory researcher funded with multiple NIH RO1 grants. These resources enhance our trainees’ scholarly projects and provide a platform for independent research.

Additionally, Chapel Hill is a wonderful place to live.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Wayne and Cara Beth