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Fellowship · via Pediatrics

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Terminal subspecialty. Apply during or after Pediatrics residency.

What this specialty is

Neonatologists manage preterm birth complications, neonatal respiratory failure, congenital anomalies in the immediate newborn period, and complex resuscitations. Procedural (intubation, lines, lumbar punctures), high-acuity, shift-based work.

Lifestyle & practice

Fellowship hours 60 to 70. Attending shift-based, often 7 to 10 24-hour shifts per month. Compensation $300k to $400k.

Quick facts
Fellowship length
3 years
Resources to learn more

High-signal external links curated for residents and applicants.

104
programs
308
positions / cycle
650
applicants / cycle
Simulated match rates· 2026 cycle
  • Peds grad58%(target 58%)
  • IMG25%(target 25%)
Data source
NRMP SMS Program Results. Per-program quota + filled history extracted from NRMP Specialties Matching Service program-results PDFs (2020–2026).
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