Neonatal Fellowship Program
Overview
The Neonatal Fellowship at the University of Louisville is a three-year ACGME accredited program divided into clinical service rotations and research. Clinical service rotations are split between Norton Children’s Hospital level IV NICU and the University of Louisville Hospital level III NICU. Fellows have the opportunity to see patients in the Neonatal High-Risk Follow-Up outpatient clinic in the state-of-the-art Novak Center for Children's Health, and they also accompany the "Just for Kids" Transport Team during the transport of critically ill infants.
Time is dedicated to clinical and laboratory research and outcomes research. Fellows in the Neonatal Fellowship Program will use this time for reading, independent study in the sub-specialty area, and preparing for lectures and teaching. The Neonatal Fellowship's link to basic sciences is considered a crucial and mandatory element of training.
University of Louisville Pediatric Fellowships
Visit the Pediatric Fellowships webpage to learn more about:
- How to apply for a pediatric fellowship
- Compensation & benefits for pediatric fellows
- Facilities where our fellows see patients, perform research, and learn
- What is it like to live in Louisville, Kentucky?
NeoCCAN* Fellowship Curriculum Series
| Q1 (July-Sept) | Q2 (Oct-Dec) | Q3 (Jan-March) | Q4 (April-June) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Neo Knowledge | Every Tuesday | Every Tuesday | Every Tuesday | Every Tuesday |
| Jul - Heme-Onc/Bili | Oct - Cardiology | Jan - Nutrition/Renal | April - Maternal Fetal Medicine | |
| Aug - Respiratory | Nov - Endocrine | Feb - ID/Immunology | May - Genetics/Dermatology | |
| Sept - Neuro | Dec - ENT/Ophthamology | March - GI/Pharm Basics | June - IEM/Thermo | |
| Research Training Series | - IRB Writing | - Statistics/Epidemiology | - How to write your paper (3-part series) | - Research Collaboration |
| - How to write an Abstract | - End Note |
QI & Safety Curriculum
(Monthly Lecture Series/3-year cycle - See chart below)
| Evidence Based Medicine | 2 Fellow Journal Clubs per Quarter | 2 Fellow Journal Clubs per Quarter | 2 Fellow Journal Clubs per Quarter | 2 Fellow Journal Clubs per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Joint UK/UL Fellows Conferences | ||||
| NeoPEP (Professional Enhancement Program) Series | ||||
| (3-year cycle) | ||||
Ethics in Neonatal Medicine | Intro to BioEthics | NICU surrogate decision-making | Peri/Previability | 3rd year fellow case presentations |
Advocacy Training Series | ||||
Wellness Workshops | - Identifying/Addressing Burnout | - Emotion & Psychological Distress | - Physical Wellness | - Coping with Tragedy & Stress Management |
Safety Seminars | ||||
NeoCORE Wednesday Conference | ||||
Multi-Disciplinary Conferences | ||||
MFM-NICU Conference | ||||
NCH Teaching Rounds | ||||
Dr. David Adamkin NAN Lecture Series | ||||
ECMO Training Series | ||||
| *NeoCCAN (Core knowledge and Clinical Applications of Neonatology | ||||
| QI and Safety Curriculum | ||||
| Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 | ||
| July | QI & Safety Orientation and Error Prevention Training-Reaching for Zero | QI & Safety Orientation and Error Prevention Training-Reaching for Zero | QI & Safety Orientation and Error Prevention Training-Reaching for Zero | |
| August | S1: Root Cause Analysis, Assessing Failures | S2: Cognitive Bias and Medical Decision-Making | S3: Patient Safety and Just Culture | |
Sept-Oct | S1: High Reliability in Healthcare CS1: Disclosing Errors (Patient Sim) | S2: Human Factors Engineering | S1: Root Cause Analysis, Assessing Failures | |
| Nov | Putting it all together for safety | Putting it all together for safety | Putting it all together for safety | |
Dec | QI and Research/QI Journal Club QI Team, Intro to model for improvement, AIMS, and Measures | QI and Research/QI Journal Club QI Team, Intro to model for improvement, AIMS, and Measures | QI and Research/QI Journal Club QI Team, Intro to model for improvement, AIMS, and Measures | |
| Jan | Key Driver Diagrams and Change Concepts | Key Driver Diagrams and Change Concepts | Key Driver Diagrams and Change Concepts | |
| Feb | PDSA Cycles and Learning | PDSA Cycles and Learning | PDSA Cycles and Learning | |
| March | Run Charts and Variation | Run Charts and Variation | Run Charts and Variation | |
| Apr | Psychology of Change | Psychology of Change | Psychology of Change | |
| May | Implementation Spread and Sustainability | Implementation Spread and Sustainability | Implementation Spread and Sustainability | |
| Jun | The Business Case for QI | The Business Case for QI | The Business Case for QI | |
NeoPEP Conference Series (Professional Enrichment Program) | ||||
| Q1 (Jul-Sept) | Q2 (Oct-Dec) | Q3 (Jan-March) | Q4 (April-June) | |
| Cycle 1 | Professional Development Part 1 | Clinician Teacher Part 1 | Guest Panel Discussion (Topic TBD) | Billing/Coding |
| Cycle 2 | Professional Development Part 2 | Business in Medicine | Job Search/Interviewing | Medical Legal |
| Cycle 3 | Work-Life Balance | Guest Panel Discussion | Clinician Teacher Part 2 | Communication in Medicine |
| Year 1 Curriculum | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation & Transport | 1 month | |
| NICU | 2 months | University of Louisville Hospital |
| NICU I | 2 months | Norton Children's Hospital |
| NICU II | 1.5 months | Norton Children's Hospital |
| Research* | 4.5 | |
| Vacation | 1 month | |
| Year 2 Curriculum | Duration | Location |
| NICU | 2 months | University of Louisville Hospital |
| NICU I | 2 months | Norton Children's Hospital |
| NICU II | 1 month | Norton Children's Hospital |
| Research* | 6 months | |
| Vacation | 1 | |
| Year 3 Curriculum | Duration | Location |
| NICU | 1 month | University of Louisville Hospital |
| NICU I | 2 months | Norton Children's Hospital |
| NICU II | 0.5 months | Norton Children's Hospital |
| NICU III | 0.5 months | Norton Women & Children's Hospital |
| Research* | 7 months | University of Louisville |
| NICU | 2 weeks | Norton Women's and Children's Hospital |
| Vacation | 1 month |
*High-risk follow-up Clinic during Research blocks
Research Requirement
In addition to the time spent participating in guided research during the clinic rotation, fellows have several months devoted to research alone. Fellows are encouraged to identify areas of research interest early in the program and to establish mentors. It is our expectation that all fellows will have submitted a publication by the time they graduate.
Current Fellows
1st Year Fellows
Kaitlyn Newton, MD
Divya Ramdas, MD
2nd Year Fellows
Caroline Jackson, MD
Undergrad: Florida State University
Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Cincinnati
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine
3nd Year Fellows
Jessica Ford, DO
Undergrad: Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Kentucky
Medical School: University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, Kentucky
Residency: Ascension St. Vincent Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
John "Natt" Juneau, DO
Undergrad: Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic - Carolinas Campus, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky
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Undergrad: Centre College, Danville, Kentucky
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky
Neonatal Medicine Fellow Alumni
2022
Rebecca Decker, DO - University of Louisville School of Medicine / Norton Children's Medical Group, Louisville, KY
John Stack, MD - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
2021
Amanda Barton, MD - Alaska Neonatology Associates, Inc, Anchorage Alaska
Jennifer Gibson, MD - Pediatrix Medical Group of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
2020
Amanda Farris, MD - University of Louisville School of Medicine / Norton Children's Medical Group, Louisville, KY
Emily Miller, MD - University of Cincinnati/Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Jordan Simpson, DO - Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls, Idaho
2019
Abhinav Pal, MD - Pediatrix Medical Group, Topeka, Kansas
Natalie Pettit, MD - Baptist Health Lexington-Pediatrix Medical Group, Lexington, KY.
Monika Rydzewska, MD - Neonatal Associates, Crozer-Keystone Health Systems, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Division of Neonatology, Upland, PA
2018
2017
2016
Fellowship Program Leadership
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Program Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Assistant Program Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship
Fellowship Program Coordinator, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship
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Email | 502-852-8483
Division Chief
Professor of Pediatrics
Rounsavall Endowed Professorship
Chief, Division of Neonatal Medicine
Interim Medical Director, UofL Hospital, NICU
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Medical Directors
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Co-Director, Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Co-Medical Director, Norton Children's Hospital - Level IV NICU
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