Prenatal-Neonatal Neurology and Neurocritical Care Fellowship

Overview

Two-year fellowship in fetal and neonatal neurology and neonatal neurocritical care, with an 80% clinical track preparing fellows for UCNS certification and an NIH T32 research track.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

2 positions each year (clinical track); separate NIH T32 clinical research track

Accreditation

Accredited by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) for Neonatal Neurocritical Care

Department

Developing Brain Institute / Division of Neurology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed residency in child neurology or neurodevelopmental disabilities, or fellowship in neonatology, with demonstrated interest in the immature brain

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs accepted via ECFMG J-1 (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, ECFMG certification, Ministry of Health Statement of Need); H-1B case by case

Visa support

Children's National processes the J-1 (Alien Physician) visa sponsored by ECFMG (requires USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, ECFMG certification and Ministry of Health Statement of Need); valid EAD from F-1 OPT also accepted (GME candidates page)

Licence requirement

Full licensure to practise medicine in the United States required

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Newborn Brain Society NNCC Fellowship Online Application Portal

Funding

Funding

Institution policyChildren's National FY2026 fellow pay scale PGY3 $83,383; PGY4 $87,135; PGY5 $91,057; PGY6 $95,154; PGY7 $99,436; PGY8 $103,911 (up to PGY12 $128,721); +$5,657/yr for fellowships with in-house 24/7 coverage

Official sources