Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
The Division of Hospital-Based Medicine launched the first Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship in Illinois in July 2015, and our program became the first ACGME-accredited PHM fellowship in the state in 2020. The fellowship program was founded to promote the development of leaders in academic pediatric hospital medicine and leverages the clinical and academic assets on the joint medical campuses of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
video: meet fellowship program director Victoria Rodriguez, MD
Fellows engage in diverse clinical experiences at our top-ranked, free-standing tertiary care children’s hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and in newborn care at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital. Fellows benefit from protected time for scholarship and dedicated mentorship to support the development, completion, and publication of a scholarly project. A core clinical curriculum lecture series and quality improvement education are included, as well as the option to pursue advanced degrees at Northwestern University. Our fellows are eligible to apply for tuition support for these advanced degree programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks to attract inquisitive, motivated fellows and is committed to providing them with every opportunity for success. We encourage a diverse and inclusive work environment allowing each trainee to achieve their goals.
For more information on Northwestern’s commitment to diversity, please see the McGaw Diversity & Inclusion page, the Northwestern McGaw Underrepresented Residents & Fellows Forum, and the Feinberg School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Our PHM Fellowship URiM Recruitment Committee members would be delighted to help you get to know our fellowship and institution. Please contact Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, Fellowship Program Director, and Dr. Shawn Smith, Director of Health Equity Learning and Development, with any questions.
Lurie Children's Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship - Underrepresented in Medicine Recruitment Committee. Right to left: Dr. Martin Duncan, Dr. Chariya Christmon, Dr. Shawn Smith, Dr. Victoria Rodriguez (PD), Dr. Giselle Rodriguez, Dr. Sadie LaPonsie (Associate PD). Not pictured: Dr. Sara Ros, Dr. Uchenna Ewulonu
Research and Scholarly Projects
Fellows are encouraged to consider obtaining advanced degrees through Northwestern University’s acclaimed master’s programs, including Clinical Investigation, Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, Health Sciences and Outcomes Research, and Public Health. We also offer our fellows access to the McGaw Clinical Scholars Programs, which are 2-year programs that provide advanced training in:
- Bioethics
- Global Health
- Health Equity & Advocacy
- Medical Education
Program Structure
Three fellows per year join our 2-year Pediatric Hospital Medicine program focused on developing academic, scholarly, and clinical skills. Our fellows engage in diverse clinical experiences at our top-ranked, free-standing tertiary care children’s hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, as well as elective opportunities in newborn care at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital, pediatric rehabilitation medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and other affiliated sites. Our community rotation site at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is accessible by train from downtown Chicago.
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
General Inpatient Pediatric Medicine |
20 weeks |
16 weeks |
Research and Scholarly Activity |
16 weeks |
16 weeks |
High Acuity/Critical Care Elective |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
Clinical Electives |
4 weeks |
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Community Rotation |
|
4 weeks |
Scholarship Skills Elective |
4 weeks |
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Professional Skills Development Elective |
|
4 weeks |
Vacation |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
Application Process
We accept applications to our fellowship program through ERAS and follow the deadlines provided in the ERAS fellowship application timeline.
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview on one of our fall interview dates.
We participate in the NRMP match and follow the fellowship match deadlines provided by NRMP.
Please send questions regarding our program to our fellowship program director and associate program director:
Dr. Victoria Rodriguez: varodriguez@luriechildrens.org
Dr. Sadie LaPonsie: slaponsie@luriechildrens.org
Advocacy
Discover the many ways our faculty are impacting children's health beyond the hospital.
Global Health
Each year, as many as 20 third-year pediatric residents travel to Bugando Medical Center in Mwanza, Tanzania, to participate in an educational initiative that provides exposure to the management of complex pediatric diseases in a low-resource setting. Learn more about this extraordinary opportunity.
Why Northwestern?
Housestaff training through McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University provides diverse and challenging clinical experiences and world-class education located in the heart of the beautiful city of Chicago. Learn more via the links to the McGaw website below.
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Victoria A. Rodriguez, MD
Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Hospital-Based Medicine
Sadie A. LaPonsie, MD
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Hospital-Based Medicine
Shawn M. Smith, MD
Director of Health Equity Learning & Development, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Hospital-Based Medicine
Craig Garfield, MD, MAPP
Director of Research, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Hospital-Based Medicine
Annette Calixto-Logan
Fellowship Program Coordinator, Hospital Based Medicine
Hospital-Based Medicine
More Information
Further program details, including the housestaff manual and a sample training contract, are available on the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University site.
Physician-Scientist Training & Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.