Neonatal Hemodynamics Fellowship

Overview

First US fellowship focused entirely on neonatal hemodynamic care (patterned on Toronto's SickKids program), providing one year of capstone training after a neonatology fellowship.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

July 8

Positions

2 per year

Accreditation

Not ACGME-accredited (advanced fellowship)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed a traditional fellowship in neonatology

International applicants

Institution policyInternational graduates may train at UI Health Care on GMEC-approved visas (ECFMG J-1, H-1B, etc.) if they meet Iowa licensure and USMLE requirements; acceptance of visa holders is at department discretion

Visa support

Institution policy (UI Health Care GMEC): acceptable visas are ECFMG J-1, J-2 with EAD, H-1B, H-4 with EAD, E-3 (Australians only) and F-1 OPT (first year only); J-1 requires USMLE Steps 1-2, H-1B requires Steps 1-3; no department is obliged to accept visa holders

Licence requirement

Institution policyAn Iowa resident physician licence (or permanent licence) from the Iowa Board of Medicine is required for any resident/fellow practising in Iowa and must be obtained before training begins

How to apply

Deadline

30 April of the calendar year before the desired July start (e.g. 30 April 2026 for July 2027 start; next: 30 April 2027 for July 2028)

Application method

Hemodynamics Fellowship application form with CV, personal statement, letter of support and letter of recommendation; shortlisted candidates interviewed (in person or Zoom)

Funding

Funding

Institution policyUI Health Care GME stipends 2026-2027: PGY4 $80,800; PGY5 $84,100; PGY6 $87,300; PGY7 $92,100 (PGY1 $71,100), paid monthly

Official sources