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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Education

Our Neonatology Fellowship Program is built on an educational foundation that integrates evidence-based medicine, adult learning theory, and focused preparation for subspecialty board certification. We strive to cultivate not only clinical expertise but also lifelong learning skills and scholarly development in our fellows.

You and the other fellows in the program will have one afternoon a week where you will be protected from clinical responsibilities to learn together and teach one another skills, research and knowledge. Educational content is a mix of discussion, review of research, case-based discussions, questions and simulations. 

Conferences

As a fellow, you will present, attend and be involved with the following conferences:

Monthly forum for fellows, faculty and students present in-depth review of clinical topics and research work to our division.
A guided review of Ethics and Professionalism in Neonatology, a three-year curriculum focused on understanding ethical principles and apply knowledge to implement morally sound and compassionate strategies to ethical or professional dilemmas in the NICU
Monthly forum to have a scientific review and critique of current literature in neonatology. These discussions often lead to evidence-based practice change. As a fellow, you will present yearly with faculty mentorship.

As a fellow, you will attend or present material focused on the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Content Specifications in the form of discussions, lectures and board style questions.

 

Monthly review of essential research trials in neonatology that have made a lasting impact and shaped our practice. Based on the book: 50 Studies Every Neonatologist Should Know.
Patient case reviews at both Nebraska Medicine and Children’s Nebraska NICUs are a critical part of your learning process and development to prioritize quality care and patient safety. These reviews are used to identify and learn from medical errors, complications and unanticipated outcomes.
As a fellow, you will lead simulation experiences of infrequent difficult situations at least twice a year.
Occurring yearly. As a fellow, you will work with standardized patients to practice difficult conversations that occur in the NICU.

Monthly multidisciplinary meeting comprised of neonatologists, perinatologists, pediatric surgeons, cardiologists, nephrologists, neurologists and many other specialists. We review expected patients being followed by the Children’s Nebraska Fetal Care Center to prepare and communicate the multidisciplinary plan and provide education on the disease process.

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