Pediatric Obesity Fellowship
Program Overview
The Pediatric Obesity Fellowship Program at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, in affiliation with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, is one of the only programs in the country focused on training physicians to be academic leaders in the field of pediatric obesity.
- Curriculum
- Research & Training
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Faculty & Participants
Our Fellowship Program
Our 2-year program, an accredited Academic Pediatric Association (APA) General Academic Pediatric Fellowship, provides robust clinical training in the treatment of children with obesity, coupled with comprehensive training in clinical research and population health, with opportunities for community advocacy.
Upon completion of the fellowship, our fellows are competitive for academic faculty positions in general pediatrics at major institutions, bringing unique expertise in the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity.
Training Overview
Forty percent of the fellow’s time is dedicated to clinical training in one of the most reputable tertiary care pediatric obesity clinics in the country. Under faculty supervision, fellows will acquire the clinical skills to provide evidence-based, family-centered evaluation and treatment to children and adolescents with obesity and related comorbidities, working closely with an interdisciplinary team of specialists, including psychologists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, social workers and bariatric surgeons.
Sixty percent of the fellow’s time is dedicated to research training, with opportunity to receive a Master’s of Public Health through the Jefferson College of Population Health or equivalent research degree and support to complete a research project in their area of interest within the field of childhood obesity, under the mentorship of senior faculty at Nemours and Thomas Jefferson University.
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Application Requirements
Application Deadline: September 1, 2021
Training Begins: July 1, 2022
2. Submit application electronically using ERAS
3. Personal statement addressing the following (two pages or less)
- Describe your reason(s) for pursuing pediatric obesity fellowship.
- Describe your research and clinical interest(s), and project idea(s)
- Describe your career goals
4. Letters of recommendation (minimum three)
- One from pediatric residency program director
- Two other letters supporting your candidacy
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Medical transcript and USMLE scores
Nemours AGP Fellowship participates in the NRMP match for fellowship candidates.
Eligibility of Candidates
- Completed a three-year accredited pediatric residency program
- Board eligible/board-certified in pediatrics
- 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?
Racquel Richardson
Fellowship Coordinator
(302) 298-8820
racquel.richardson@nemours.org
Thao-Ly Tam Phan, MD, MPH
Program Director
(302) 651-4968
thaoly.phan@nemours.org