Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program Overview
The Norton Children's Emergency Department sees more than 50,000 patients a year
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program at Norton Children’s Hospital trains fellows with an academic and/or clinical focus. The fellowship training program provides in-depth education and experience in clinical care, teaching, administration, and research. Our fellowship program is available to pediatrics, internal medicine/pediatrics, and emergency medicine trained applicants.
Norton Children’s Hospital is the region's primary pediatric referral facility. The emergency department evaluates and treats more than 50,000 patients a year. Fellows receive exposure to a large variety of acuity, clinical problems, and diseases. In addition, fellows receive a broad exposure to a large cross section of medical and surgical sub-specialty services.
Fellows supervise and teach residents and students in the emergency department. Fellows receive formal instruction in lecture design and teaching methods.
Fellows participate in the Master in Clinical investigation Sciences (M.Sc.) at the University of Louisville School of Public Health. These didactic sessions supplement their research mentoring by faculty. The curriculum covers: epidemiology, statistics, study design, and methodology. This rich experience provides fellows with a framework for understanding clinical research. With faculty supervision, fellows are expected to design and execute one or more independent research projects and are encouraged to participate in additional investigations. This independent research project fulfills the required board eligibility for Scholarly Activity as well as the Masters’ thesis requirement.
Fellows learn the principles of administration in weekly administrative meetings and by involvement in the day-to-day operations of the emergency room. Fellows are expected to assume an administrative role in a designated program in the Emergency Department and develop a Quality Improvement Initiative.
Application
Applications may be submitted via ERAS® – The Electronic Residency Application Service. When submitting your application through ERAS, please include the following:
- ERAS common application form
- Current CV
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation (one letter must be from your residency training program)
- Wallet size photograph
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE transcript
- ECFMG status report (for International Medical Graduates only)
The Match
Please review the National Residency Matching Program's Intro to Fellowship website for match registration policies and dates.
Interviews
Interview dates are typically held on Mondays or Fridays during September, October, and November.
Contact Us
For more information about the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program, please contact:
Krystal Kaufman,Fellowship Coordinator
krystal.kaufman@louisville.edu
502-629-7212
| Year 1 | Months | Location |
|---|---|---|
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department | 6 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
*PICU | 1 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
Pediatric Anesthesia | 1 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
Adult Emergency Medicine Department | 2 | University of Louisville Hospital |
| 2 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
| Year 2 | Months | Location |
| Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department |
8 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
*Trauma | 1 | Norton Children's Hospital |
Toxicology | 1 | Kentucky Regional Poison Center |
Research/Elective | 2 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
| Year 3 | Months | Location |
| Administration | 1 | |
Transport/EMS | 0.5 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
Research/Elective | 9.5 | Norton Children’s Hospital |
| Adult Emergency Medicine Department | 1 | University of Louisville Hospital |
*No assigned PEM |
|
Vacation: four weeks each year
Electives available:
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Dental/OMFS
- Child Abuse
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Cardiology
- Infectious Disease
As part of the fellowship program, fellows have the opportunity to obtain a Master’s in Clinical Investigation (M.Sc.) through the University of Louisville Graduate School of Public Health and Informational Sciences. Admission requirements and forms may be obtained from the program administrator, Tammi Thomas, by calling 502-852-3289. (Tuition and book costs are paid by the division. Alternative option available: obtain certificate in clinical investigation)
Three Year M.Sc. Option for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows
Coursework:
31 total credit hours of required coursework:
19 credit hours of required coursework
9 credit hours of elective coursework
3 credit hours of mentored research
Fall Semester Options
PHMS-523 -Public Health in the U.S.* (2) {Hybrid}
PHST-500 -Biostatistics I (3) {Online}
PHST-624 - Clinical Trials I (2) {Hybrid}
PHST-631 -Data Collection for Clinical Research (2) {Hybrid}
Spring Semester Options
PHST-501 -Biostatistics II (3) {Online}
PHEP-614 -Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology(2) {Live OR Hybrid}
PHST-625-Clinical Trials I (2) {Hybrid}
PHPH-601 -Evaluating Health Care Literature (1) {Online}
PHPH-632 -Ethical Conduct of Research (2) {Live}
Summer Semester Options (3rd Year ONLY)
PHPH-699 - Mentored Research (3) {Independent}
Elective Options:
- PHST-XXX
- PHEP-XXX
- PHPB-604 (3) {Hybrid}
- PHPB-501 (2) {Hybrid}
- PHPH-610 (2) {Live}
- ENGL-599 (3) {Live}
- CECS-536 (3) {Live}
- SOC-618 (3) {Live}
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM
Year 1
Fall Semester
PHCI 611 - Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology (2)
PHCI 610 - New Drug and Device Development (2)
Spring Semester
PHCI 650–Medical Decision Analysis (2)
PHCI 601- Evaluation of Health Care Literature (1)
PHCI 632 - Ethical Conduct of Health Care Research (2)
Year 2
Fall Semester
PHST 500- Introduction to biostatistics (3)
PHCI 631 – Social & Behavioral Science in Health Care (2)
Spring Semester
PHCI 624 – Clinical Trials I (2)
Year 3
Summer Semester
PHCI 699 – Mentored Research (5)
PHCI 501 - Bench to Bedside (1)
Fall Semester
PHCI 625 – Clinical Trials II (2)
PHPH 696 – Issues in Public Health (2)
Spring Semester
PHEP 602 – Epi Methods (3)
PHCI 629 – Special Topics: Epi Methods (1)
PHCI 699 – Mentored Research (1)
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Research
During training, fellows will be required to design, conduct, analyze and interpret data from their individual research projects. They will gain an in-depth understanding of basic epidemiology and biostatistics from the Masters in Clinical Investigation Sciences (M.Sc.) program. From this experience, they will have fulfilled the research requirements to sit for the sub-board examination in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Fellows are expected to generate a research question during their first year of fellowship, using designated research months to conduct background research and to begin designing their project. During the first or second year of fellowship, fellows are expected to submit their proposal to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and begin enrolling patients or acquiring data. The curriculum during the third year of fellowship is designed to provide the fellow with ample opportunity to complete their research project and prepare and submit a manuscript for publication.
During each year of fellowship, fellows will meet regularly with the Research Director to discuss their project and the project’s current status.
Objectives
By the completion of their training, fellows will be:
• Proficient in critically reviewing research proposals and investigations published in the medical literature related to Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Eligible for subspecialty certifying examination
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Benefits
Stipends (academic year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021)
- PGY 4 - $60,108
- PGY 5 - $63,144
- PGY 6 - $65,784
University of Louisville Benefits for Pediatric Fellows
- Dell or Apple laptop provided in 1st year of fellowship
- Four weeks of paid vacation per year
- Medical, Life, and Disability insurance available
- Vision and dental insurance available
- Coverage for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care is included in the medical plan
- Free professional liability insurance
- Paid Parking available
- Moonlighting opportunities within the division
Additional benefits are provided by the division:
- Professional meeting: First year fellows attend the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow's Conference held annually in different locations. Third year fellows are provided the time and opportunity to attend one national meeting (choice of the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference or Pediatric Academic Society's annual meeting). Travel expenses, lodging and registration fees are paid for by the division.
- Established research infrastructure including support staff, computers, and statistical software
- Reimbursement for initial expenses for Kentucky Medical License, DEA, and other related fees with division covering subsequent training years
- Organizational dues: American Academy of Pediatrics and ACEP
- Tuition and textbooks for CREST courses
To view a complete list of the University of Louisville's Graduate Medical Education (GME) benefits (including updated Stipend information), please visit the GME webpage for Incoming Residents
Current Fellows
Residency: University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Pediatrics
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Kasi's Spotlight
Residency: Marshall University, Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Pediatrics
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Dominique's Spotlight
Residency: Indiana University, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Louisville, School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Pediatrics
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, United States
Elizabeth's Spotlight
Residency: John Hopkins All Childrens, Pediatrics
Medical School: New York Upstate Medical University
Samantha's Spotlight
Residency: Children's Mercy Hospital, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine, United States
Robin's Spotlight
Residency: University of Alabama Birmingham, Pediatrics
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine
Residency: Texas A&M College of Medicine, Driscoll Children's Hospital, Pediatrics
Medical School: Ross University, School of Medicine Dominica
Amar's Spotlight
Past Graduates and their Employment
2020
Rosina Hussain, MD., M.Sc., Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis,MN
Timothy Roach, D.O., M.Sc., Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Johanna Sasid, D.O., M.Sc., Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY
2019:
Robert Clemons, MD., M.P.H., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Veronica Sepulveda, M.D., M.Sc., Puerto Rico
Shiva Zargham, M.D., M.Sc., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
2018:
Megan Evers, D.O., M.S., M.Sc., Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Becca Hart, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY
Beth Spurlin, M.D., Ph.D., Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY
2017:
Ben Nti, M.D., M.Sc., Indiana University Bloomington, IN
Erika Pasciuta, M.D., M.Sc., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Adam Patterson, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY
2016:
Danielle Graff, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2015:
Adam Isacoff, M.D., M.Sc., Kidz Medical Services, Coral Gables, FL
Katie Nichols, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Suburban Women & Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY
Wayne Stark, M.D., M.Sc., All Children's Specialty Physicians St. Petersburg, FL
2014:
Seth Brown, M.D., M.Sc., Niswonger Children's Hospital, Johnson City, TN
2013:
Jami Lovell, M.D., M.Sc., Emergency Medical Associates of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
Alyssa Turner, M.D., M.Sc., Essentia Healthcare, Duluth, MN
Shernaz Wadia, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2012:
Annie Rominger, M.D., MPH, M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
Purvi Shroff Shah, M.D., M.Sc., Pediatric Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC, Atlanta, GA
2011:
Wayne Rice, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
Lauren Staggs, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2010:
Kelly Black, M.D., M.Sc., Sandord Health, Sioux Falls, SD
Keith Cross, M.D., M.Sc., M.S., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2009:
Kim Randell, M.D., M.Sc., Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Frances Chaar, M.D., M.Sc., Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, Orlando, FL
2008:
Cole Condra, M.D., M.Sc., Mercy Clinic, St. Louis, MO
Pradeep Padmanabhan, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2007:
Jessy Fortu, M.D., M.Sc., Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Hollywood, FL
Amy Cooper, M.D., M.Sc., Arizona Medical Group, EMCare, Phoenix, AZ
2006:
Fred Warkentine, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
Jennifer Hopkins, M.D., M.Sc., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2005:
Darwin Koller, M.D., M.Sc., Children's Hospital at Erlanger, Chattanooga, TN
2004:
Amanda Myers, M.D., M.S.P.H., Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2003:
Valerie Whatley, M.D., Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN
2002:
Carissa Kostecki, M.D., Emergency Resources Group, Jacksonville, FL
Fellowship Program Leadership
Danielle Graff, M.D., M.Sc.
Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
danielle.graff@louisville.edu
502.629.7212
Johanna Said, D.O., M.Sc.
Assistant Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
johanna.said@louisville.edu
502.629.7212
For information about the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Louisville, please contact the Program Coordinator:
Fellowship Coordinator
krystal.kaufman@louisville.edu
502-629-7212
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