Fellowship in Neonatal Intensive Care - AHBF

This fellowship provides intensive training in neonatal resuscitation, critical care, and growth monitoring. Participants study respiratory distress, sepsis, metabolic disorders, and congenital abnormalities in newborns.

The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical exposure. Fellows gain experience in mechanical ventilation, parenteral nutrition, and thermoregulation. They learn to interpret neonatal lab results and imaging findings effectively. Simulation labs allow practice of emergency protocols, including neonatal resuscitation and airway management.

Fellows participate in rounds, case discussions, and developmental follow-ups to understand long-term outcomes. Emphasis is placed on infection prevention, ethical considerations, and family engagement in care decisions. The program includes exposure to neonatal transport systems and coordination of emergency referrals. Academic sessions explore advances in neonatology, including point-of-care ultrasound and surfactant therapy. Learners gain experience in managing preterm complications and growth-restricted infants. By completion, participants can independently manage high-risk neonates with respiratory, cardiac, or metabolic distress. They also develop sensitivity to parental communication and ethical care delivery. This fellowship prepares clinicians to lead neonatal ICU teams with clinical accuracy and empathy.