Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Pursuing more training
11
In same state as program
19
In NHSC or similar underserved area
1
Non-medical career/left country
1
Number of accredited programs
112
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
33.70
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
4.60
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
84.10
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
7.70
Average percent female
75.70
Average percent international medical graduates
28.10
Average percent DOs
17.70
Average number of full-time physician faculty
22.50
Average number of part-time physician faculty
2.00
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
61.80
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
3.20
Average hours on duty per week
58.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
25.00
Average days off duty per week
1.50
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
6.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
0.00
Average number of days of vacation
21.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Neonatal-perinatal medicine is concerned with the maintenance of health and long-term development of the fetus, neonate, and infant, requiring special knowledge, skills and attitudes for the prevention, diagnosis and management of disorders of this patient population.
A neonatologist provides comprehensive care for critically ill premature and full-term infants from birth until discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Neonatologists often begin their work by providing antenatal consultation in the context of preterm labor or a fetus who has one or more congenital anomalies that require preparation for the birth and coordination of services. In addition to the day-to-day management of critically ill infants, neonatologists also attend high-risk deliveries, providing supportive care of infants from birth, and frequently perform technical procedures such as endotracheal intubation and placement of central venous and arterial catheters.
Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
aap.org
345 Park Blvd
Itasca, IL 60143
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