Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Education and training are central to the Perinatal Institute’s mission to advance the future of maternal, fetal and neonatal care. Through a unique combination of clinical excellence, research leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration, we provide healthcare professionals with opportunities to learn from experts who are shaping the field.
Whether pursuing advanced specialty training, graduate education or continuing medical education, learners gain access to innovative programs designed to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Education Programs Related to Perinatal Institute
Fellowships
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
Accepting eight new trainees per year, our fellowship offers hands-on clinical experience, innovative research, and focused leadership training to develop skilled specialists who make a meaningful impact in the lives of newborns and their families.
The Divisions of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology offer a three-year fellowship that combines advanced clinical training with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research and quality improvement initiatives.
Neonatal Neurology Fellowship
Diagnose and manage neurological conditions in fetuses, neonates and infants at a top children's hospital.
Fetal Surgery Fellowship Training Program
Advance your expertise in fetal care and surgery with the Fetal Surgery Fellowship. Train alongside maternal-fetal medicine specialists and surgeons.
The Cincinnati Fetal Care Center offers a one-year fellowship that provides specialized training in fetal surgery and the multidisciplinary management of complex fetal conditions.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Rotation
Maternal-fetal medicine fellows can participate in a one-month rotation through the Cincinnati Children’s Fetal Care Center, gaining experience in fetal diagnosis, counseling and coordinated care planning.
Jeffrey A. Whitsett Physician Scientist Training Fellowship
Pursue dual MD and PhD degrees in the Jeffery A. Whitsett Physician Scientist Fellowship. Train to become a leader in pediatric research and care.
Level II Special Care Nursery Fellowship
Learn about the Level II Special Care Nursery Fellowship. Practice neonatal care as you manage diseases in premature and ill infants. Apply today.
MS, MD and PhD Programs
Development, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Graduate Program
World-renowned faculty lead research teams that integrate fundamental biological discovery with translational research focused on childhood diseases and disorders. Students gain hands-on experience in an innovative, collaborative environment dedicated to advancing the science of development and regenerative medicine.
Biomedical Research Technologies MS Program
Gain rigorous training in cutting-edge biomedical research techniques. Apply to the Biomedical Research Technologies MS Program and advance your career.
Job Training Programs
Neonatal Physician Assistant Transition to Practice Program
The Neonatal Physician Assistant Transition to Practice Program at Cincinnati Children’s is a 12-month intensive program for Physician Assistants aiming to subspecialize in neonatology. This position is hired and credentialed, with the goal of long-term employment at Cincinnati Children's.
Student and Graduate Programs
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Take your research skills to the next level and discover biomedical science careers in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. Apply today.
Grand Rounds
Neonatology Grand Rounds
Online presentations from leading experts in neonatal care and research provide continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals. Eligible presentations offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for up to one year following the presentation date.
Cincinnati Fetal Care Center Grand Rounds
This online educational series highlights advances in fetal diagnosis, treatment and multidisciplinary care. Participants may earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by completing an online post-test within one year of the presentation date.
Regional Outreach – Hospitals, Health Departments and Perinatal Providers
The Cincinnati Children’s Perinatal Outreach Program provides professional education and expert consultation to perinatal care providers across the region.
We partner with maternity and newborn hospitals, local health departments, and community perinatal service providers to enhance care quality and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Learning Networks / Research Reach
As a national informatics hub—partnering with the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Consortium, Neonatal Research Network and Maternal Infant Data Hub—we are the largest cohort of diverse data, including preterm neuroimaging information used in early prediction studies.
