UM Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Training Program

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible candidates must successfully complete an ACGME or RCPSC accredited pediatric or pediatric-medicine residency prior to beginning fellowship, hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or Canada, and be United States citizens or permanent residents. Highly qualified J-1 visa holders may be considered. Foreign citizens with H-visas are not eligible. 

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Division is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.  In addition, the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship follows the University of Michigan's Graduate Medical Education policy on eligibility and selection. To view the policy, please click here.

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please visit the ERAS website for information on how to apply. All fellowship training positions are offered via the Pediatric Fall Sub-specialty National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). 

Required Documents submitted via ERAS
  • ERAS application
  • Medical school transcript and Dean's letter
  • A minimum of three letters of recommendation, including one letter from your residency program director and one letter from a neonatology faculty member. 
    • ​Each letter of recommendation must include an NPM Referee evaluation form. The NPM Referee evaluation form is available for download at the bottom of this page. 
  • Personal statement including a description of special interests and career goals
  • Wallet-size color photograph
  • USMLE transcripts (Steps I & 2 are required; Step 3 is strongly encouraged) or COMLEX transcripts
  • ECFMG status report (only for International Medical Graduates)
  • Curriculum Vitae


Timeline
We will begin receiving applications from ERAS in July and interview selected candidates in September and October. Applicants are advised to access their ERAS file frequently to ensure timely submission of all components of their application. Because the recruiting season is short and there are a limited number of interview slots, we strongly advise completing your application materials by the first week of August for full consideration.

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Section supports candidate travel expenses by providing one night hotel accommodation in Ann Arbor.

Fellowship applicants with an interest in either cell biology, molecular biology, or health disparities research are invited to apply for a Department of Pediatrics Fellow Applicant Travel Scholarship to further offset travel costs. 

Match lists are typically due from candidates and programs in early December and Match results will be released in mid-December for fellowships to begin on July 1. 
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