Applications to the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program are accepted through ERAS starting in July.

Timeline

July–early November: ERAS opens for Fall Match

September–October: Fellowship interviews

Late November: NRMP rank list deadline

December: Match Day

Under special circumstances we will consider applications submitted at other times.

Application materials

  • Completed ERAS application
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal statement
  • Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation:
    • Pediatric Residency Director, and
    • Two additional faculty
  • Exam Scores: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 and/or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2
  • Copy of ECGMG certificate, if applicable
Lindsey Knake, MD, MS, cares for a patient on a ventilator in the NICU on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Patient consent on file.

Program eligibility

  • Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency and ACGME-accredited Pediatric Subspecialty
  • American Board of Pediatrics research requirement must be satisfied by first accredited fellowship
  • Applications will still go through ERAS/NRMP

What should applicants expect on their interview day?

We hold our interviews virtually through Zoom. You should be able to find your itinerary through the Thalamus portal.

We suggest business attire for your interview day.

The components of your day include:

  • An overview with our program director
  • Individual interviews with faculty within the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
  • A question and answer (Q&A) session with our current fellows after lunch. 

If applicants match with us, what are the next steps?

  • Sign contract. Incoming fellows should expect to hear from GME with more information about onboarding tasks in the early spring.
  • Obtain a permanent Iowa medical license. We require fellows to have this by their start date.
  • Prepare for start date. Fellows must be available to begin orientation on July 8.

Questions

Please contact our fellowship program coordinator listed at the bottom of this page, or contact fellowship leaders.

About the Program

Pediatric board certification

Medical specialty certification in the United States is a voluntary process which serves multiple purposes for the trainee and the public. Our training program aims to produce trainees who meet board eligibility criteria.

Certification:

  • Distinguishes a physician as someone with a distinct level of expertise
  • Provides more opportunities when applying for employment
  • Presents resources and tools by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
  • Promotes a commitment to lifelong improvement for providing the best patient care
  • Elevates physicians into the ranks of doctors committed to the highest standards of healthcare

For more information visit the American Board of Pediatrics for specifics on board certification requirements.