Year at a Glance
All rotations are 4 week blocks.
Year 1*:
- 3 rotations at Manning Family Children’s in New Orleans (Level IV NICU)
- 3 rotations at Touro infirmary (Level III NICU with delivery service)
- 1 rotation of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Touro Infirmary and East Jefferson General Hospital
- 6 rotations of research
*The first-year schedule is designed to allow fellows time to study for the General Pediatrics Certifying Examination
Year 2:
- 3 rotations at Manning Family Children’s in New Orleans (Level IV NICU)
- 2 rotations at Touro infirmary (Level III NICU with delivery service)
- 8 rotations of research
Year 3*:
- 2 rotations at Manning Family Children’s in New Orleans (Level IV NICU)
- 2 rotations at Touro infirmary (Level III NICU with delivery service)
- 9 rotations of research
*Third-year fellows serve as acting attendings (aka pretending) during their time on service.
Vacation is generally taken during research months.
Fellows attend NICU Follow Up Clinic 1-2 times per month during their 3 years of fellowship.
Call schedule:
- 65 calls / year (30 calls in house at Manning Family Children's and 35 calls from home for Touro)