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Our Fellowship Program&nbsp;</h4>\r\n<p>Our 2-year program, an accredited <a href=\"https://www.academicpeds.org/publications-resources/fellowships/apa-accredited-fellowship-programs/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic Pediatric Association (APA) General Academic Pediatric Fellowship</a>, provides robust clinical training in the treatment of children with obesity, coupled with comprehensive training in clinical research and population health, with opportunities for community advocacy.</p>\r\n<p>Upon completion of the fellowship, our fellows are competitive for academic faculty positions in general pediatrics at major institutions, bringing unique expertise in the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h4>Training Overview</h4>\r\n<p>Forty percent of the fellow’s time is dedicated to clinical training in one of the most reputable tertiary care pediatric obesity clinics in the country. Under faculty supervision, fellows will acquire the clinical skills to provide evidence-based, family-centered evaluation and treatment to children and adolescents with obesity and related comorbidities, working closely with an interdisciplinary team of specialists, including psychologists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, social workers and bariatric surgeons.</p>\r\n<p>Sixty percent of the fellow’s time is dedicated to <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/pediatric-research.html\">research training</a>, with opportunity to receive a <a href=\"https://www.jefferson.edu/university/population-health/degrees-programs/public-health.html\" target=\"_blank\">Master’s of Public Health through the Jefferson College of Population Health<i></i></a> or equivalent research degree and support to complete a research project in their area of interest within the field of childhood obesity, under the mentorship of senior faculty at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· and Thomas Jefferson University.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-a2bdf70023 class=cmp-text>

Our Fellowship ProgramÌý

Our 2-year program, an accredited , provides robust clinical training in the treatment of children with obesity, coupled with comprehensive training in clinical research and population health, with opportunities for community advocacy.

Upon completion of the fellowship, our fellows are competitive for academic faculty positions in general pediatrics at major institutions, bringing unique expertise in the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity.Ìý

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Training Overview

Forty percent of the fellow’s time is dedicated to clinical training in one of the most reputable tertiary care pediatric obesity clinics in the country. Under faculty supervision, fellows will acquire the clinical skills to provide evidence-based, family-centered evaluation and treatment to children and adolescents with obesity and related comorbidities, working closely with an interdisciplinary team of specialists, including psychologists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, social workers and bariatric surgeons.

Sixty percent of the fellow’s time is dedicated to research training, with opportunity to receive a or equivalent research degree and support to complete a research project in their area of interest within the field of childhood obesity, under the mentorship of senior faculty at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· and Thomas Jefferson University.

Fellows will receive comprehensive research training throughout their two-year fellowship through a combination of formal education opportunities, mentorship and networking, and experiential training with the completion of a research project tailored to their interests in the field of pediatric obesity.</p>\r\n<h3>Formal Education and Training</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.jefferson.edu/university/population-health/degrees-programs/public-health.html\" target=\"_blank\">Master’s of Public Health through Jefferson College of Population Health<i></i></a> or equivalent degree</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://gradstudies.musc.edu/programs/masters/clinical-research\" target=\"_blank\">Masters of Science in Clinical Research at the Medical University of South Carolina (online) <i></i></a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.de-ctr.org/cores/professional-development-pd-core/\" target=\"_blank\">Delaware Center for Translational Research Professional Development Core activities <i></i></a></li>\r\n<li>¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· didactic lecture series for subspecialty fellows</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://echochildren.org/idea-states-pediatric-clinical-trials-network/\" target=\"_blank\">IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network<i></i></a> webinars</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h3>Mentorship and Career Development</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Primary mentor, selected based on fellow’s area of interest, guides primary research project</li>\r\n<li>Scholarly Oversight Committee advises on professional development</li>\r\n<li>Opportunities for networking at national conferences and within national pediatric obesity networks</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h3>Experiential Research</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Design, implement and complete an independent research project in area of interest</li>\r\n<li>Internal funding opportunity available through the ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Department of Biomedical Research</li>\r\n<li>Access to support and resources through the <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/pediatric-research/research-centers/health-care-delivery-science.html\">¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Center for Healthcare Delivery Science</a> and <a href=\"https://www.de-ctr.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Delaware Center for Translational Research<i></i></a> to complete project</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n"}} id=text-c5f55f62dc class=cmp-text>

Fellows will receive comprehensive research training throughout their two-year fellowship through a combination of formal education opportunities, mentorship and networking, and experiential training with the completion of a research project tailored to their interests in the field of pediatric obesity.

Formal Education and Training

• or equivalent degree
• ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· didactic lecture series for subspecialty fellows
• webinars

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Mentorship and Career Development

• Primary mentor, selected based on fellow’s area of interest, guides primary research project
• Scholarly Oversight Committee advises on professional development
• Opportunities for networking at national conferences and within national pediatric obesity networks

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Experiential Research

• Design, implement and complete an independent research project in area of interest
• Internal funding opportunity available through the ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Department of Biomedical Research
• Access to support and resources through the ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Center for Healthcare Delivery Science and to complete project

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Salary</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>PGY 1: $61,341</li>\r\n<li>PGY 2: $63,261</li>\r\n<li>PGY 3: $65,840</li>\r\n<li>PGY 4: $68,655</li>\r\n<li>PGY 5: $71,430</li>\r\n<li>PGY 6: $74,419</li>\r\n<li>PGY 7: $77,078</li>\r\n<li>PGY 8: $78,267</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h3>&nbsp;</h3>\r\n"}} id=text-681424b777 class=cmp-text>

Salary

• PGY 1: $61,341
• PGY 2: $63,261
• PGY 3: $65,840
• PGY 4: $68,655
• PGY 5: $71,430
• PGY 6: $74,419
• PGY 7: $77,078
• PGY 8: $78,267

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If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.Ìý