Our comprehensive fellowship program provides an excellent educational, clinical and research experience to help train the next generation of academic neonatologists. We place emphasis on excellence in basic science and clinical research with up to two-thirds of the fellowship time dedicated to research.

The Division of Neonatology is a leader in the field, providing clinical coverage and leadership for two Level IV neonatal ICUs, four Level III, and one Level II neonatal ICUs in the greater Birmingham area. Our fellows rotate through the 120-bed Regional NICU at UAB, the 48-bed NICU at Children’s of Alabama (the regional ECMO center), and the Cardiac ICU. 

Areas of current research interest include lung development, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary hypertension, neonatal infections, oxygen free-radicals and antioxidants, mediators of infection and inflammation, necrotizing enterocolitis, developmental immunology, perinatal epidemiology and clinical trials. Five full-time research nurses support fellows and faculty members on clinical research projects. We are the only institution that belongs to the three NICHD perinatal clinical research networks including the NIH-funded Neonatal Research Network, Maternal-Fetal Research Network and Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research.

Fellow Testimonials

What Makes UAB Neonatology Unique?

• Excellent faculty

• Numerous funded research mentors

• Comprehensive educational offerings

• Opportunities to participate in US and global research networks

• Two level IV NICUs that provide care to the entire state

More about UAB and Birmingham

Virtual Interview Process

Given the need for all of us to support the nation's public health efforts, we will be conducting all interviews via Zoom.

• July 1, 2021 - Applicants begin submitting applications via ERAS

• July 21, 2021 - UAB Neonatology will begin reviewing applications

• August 2021 - Invitations for interview will be sent to applicants

• September & October 2021 - Virtual interviews will be scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays

• December 1, 2021 - Rank Order List is Certified

• December 15, 2021 Match Results are Released

Zoom

If you are not familiar with zoom, click here and download “Zoom Client for Meetings. We suggest dressing in interview attire and conduct the interview in a location that does not have distractions.

General Interview Structure

• Interviews will be held in September and October on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interviews will be for 45 minutes with a 15 minute break between

• You will be invited to a breakout room for a 1:1 interview with 3/4 faculty members.

• You will meet as a group with our current fellows to begin the interview day

We are excited about your interest in our fellowship program and look forward to meeting you virtually!