Thank you for your interest in the Developmental–Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Our three-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship provides exceptional clinical and research training necessary to become capable, independent developmental-behavioral pediatricians who are ready to pursue careers in academic medicine.
You will receive a broad clinical experience in all areas related to developmental and behavioral pediatrics. Participation in our interdisciplinary Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program is a strength of our program, as is our NIH-funded research, which includes the Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC).
We invite you to learn more about our program and to apply via ERAS. Funding is available to support travel costs, so come and see for yourself!
Quick Facts
Number of fellows accepted each year: 1
Procedural volume: 10,000 outpatient visits
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavior problems
- Brain injury
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delay
- Down syndrome
- Feeding disorders
- Learning disorders
- Myelodysplasia
- Prader Willi Syndrome
We offer a well-balanced program you'll enjoy, and you'll enjoy living in Iowa, too.
The Iowa Difference
Last year, almost 10,000 outpatient visits were made in our interdisciplinary outpatient clinics. As a fellow physician, you'll we evaluate and treat patients with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Prader Willi Syndrome, feeding disorders, brain injury, myelodysplasia, developmental delay, learning disorders, ADHD, and behavior problems. Our interdisciplinary approach will empower you to collaborate with peers, achieving the best outcome for your patients.
We pride ourselves in helping fellows become well-rounded and insightful developmental-behavioral pediatricians who excel in clinical medicine and research. Above all, our goal is to equip you to succeed in any career path through clinical experience and personalized mentorship, while embracing the unique humanity that allows each of us to provide exemplary and compassionate care for our patients.
Latest Division News
Clinician, researcher lead new intellectual and developmental disabilities research center
Department Honors/Recognition
2024 U.S. News and World Report rankings:
- Top 50 pediatric and adolescent behavioral health
- No.1 children's hospital in Iowa
- Highly ranked in nine pediatric specialties
View some of our other distinctions and designations.
Pediatric researchers at the University of Iowa have a long history of breakthrough discoveries in both the clinical and laboratory setting. Explore our research.
