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Graduate medical education in pediatrics at Mayo Clinic

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Overview

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic is designed to be a premier, forward-thinking training program for the next generation of neonatologists. Grounded in a culture of innovation, our fellowship prepares physicians not only to deliver exceptional clinical care, but also to reimagine and advance the future of neonatal medicine. We are committed to developing highly skilled clinicians, cultivating leaders and scholars, and supporting each fellow in shaping a distinct professional identity.

As a fellow at Mayo Clinic, you will train in an exceptional clinical environment that embraces innovation in care delivery, technology, and research. You will benefit from individualized scholarship opportunities, strong mentorship, and the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches. Upon graduation, you will be equipped to drive discovery, improve outcomes, and help build the healthcare systems of tomorrow.

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A newborn baby is given a bottle in the NICU.

Accreditation

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship achieved its initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in 2008. In 2011, the fellowship received a full five-year accreditation cycle, and in 2018 received a full 10-year accreditation cycle.

Certification

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship fulfills the three-year requirement for subspecialty training in neonatal-perinatal medicine as stated by the Subboard of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).

After successfully completing the program, you are eligible to take the neonatal-perinatal medicine subspecialty certifying examination offered by the ABP.

Program history

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota was established in 1977 by Fredric Kleinberg, M.D. Since then, the Division of Neonatal Medicine has seen steady growth in its clinical practice and its contribution to research and education at Mayo Clinic. We anticipate that one trainee will complete this program annually. 

Mission

To shape the next generation of neonatologists and neonatal medicine leaders through exceptional clinical training, rigorous scholarship, and individualized mentorship. Our fellows leave equipped with both deep foundational mastery and the capacity for innovation to transform newborn care, each finding their place where purpose and passion meet.

Belonging

Our program embraces a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. We are committed to providing the highest quality care by placing the needs of our patients first. To achieve these goals, we strive to foster a learning environment characterized by empowered belonging in which individual differences are valued.

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