General Academic Pediatrics Fellowship
Program Overview
The General Academic Pediatrics Fellowship Program (GAP) at the Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, in affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, provides pediatricians with comprehensive training in academic general pediatrics and pediatric research. The 2-year program seeks to train pediatricians in research methodology, education, population health and advocacy.
Fellows should expect that, upon completion of the fellowship, they will be competitive for academic faculty positions in general pediatrics at major institutions. Graduating fellows will be confident in their skills to function as academic pediatricians who participate in education, research, advocacy or population health. The Nemours GAP Fellowship is accredited through the Academic Pediatrics Association.
- Curriculum
- Research & Training
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Faculty & Participants
Our Fellowship Program
The 2-year program provides comprehensive training in general academic pediatrics with opportunities in the following areas as per the fellow’s clinical interests:
- Complex care (inpatient and outpatient)
- Pediatric "Access" clinics (developmental-behavioral pediatrics, gender wellness and dermatology)
- Primary care and continuity clinics
- Health services and population health research
- Clinical and translational pediatric research
Training Overview
- Fellows in this program should expect exposure to diverse clinical training. Fellows will also participate in research training and will have substantial research experiences in order to expand their skill set and knowledge base.
- No greater than 40% of the training is dedicated to clinical time while at minimum 60% of the training is dedicated to research.
- The fellow will interact with other subspecialty fellows through didactic lectures and research training courses.
- Fellows will have access to the Delaware Center for Translational Research/ACCEL program at Nemours, including the CTR’s mentoring and research education resources.
- Fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with members of our multidisciplinary clinical teams, including psychologists, lactation consultants, care coordinators, community health workers, social workers.
- Fellows will have access to professional development resources.
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Application Requirements
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Training Begins: July 1, 2026
Currently Accepting Applications
Please email all application materials to Clara Greskoff
2. Personal statement — two pages or less
- Describe reason for pursuing general academic pediatrics fellowship
- Describe research and clinical interests, project ideas
- Describe career goals
3. Letters of recommendation (minimum three)
- One from pediatric residency program director
- Two other letters supporting your candidacy
4. Optional
- Portfolio of prior work (research or QI)
Nemours GAP Fellowship participates in the NRMP match for fellowship candidates.
Eligibility of Candidates
- Completed a three-year accredited pediatric residency program in United States or Canada
- Board eligible/board-certified in pediatrics
- If a graduate of a medical school outside the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico, a valid ECFMG certificate or one that does not expire prior to the start of the fellowship.
- If a citizen of a country other than the United States, or without permanent resident status in the United States, a copy of current and appropriate visa(s).
Questions About Applying?
Clara Greskoff
Fellowship Coordinator
(302) 274-9884
clara.greskoff@nemours.org
Matthew DiGuglielmo, MD, PhD
Fellowship Program Director
(302) 651-6040
matthew.diguglielmo@nemours.org
Jessica Rohde, MD
Associate Fellowship Program Director
(302) 651-6040
jessica.rohde@nemours.org