Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program
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Become a leader in neonatal-perinatal medicine through hands-on neonatal-perinatal fellowship training in Boston

At Tufts Medical Center, our Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship helps doctors become strong leaders in newborn care. Over three years, fellows build the skills they need to care for critically ill newborns, teach others, and lead research that improves outcomes for babies and families.

Our fellows are the main doctors caring for newborns in our Level III NICU and on our transport team. They work closely with nurses, surgeons, and other specialists to care for babies with complex medical needs. Fellows also follow babies through surgery and ongoing care across our network of hospitals.

Teaching is a big part of what we do. Fellows help train medical students and residents through lectures, bedside teaching, and daily discussions with the care team. As the main teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, we offer lots of ways for fellows to grow as teachers and mentors.

We support our fellows by offering:

  • Hands-on experience with high-risk, high-acuity newborns
  • Mentorship and support from experienced faculty
  • Opportunities to lead research in clinical care, education, or quality improvement
  • A strong teaching role in our academic medical center
  • A mix of daily learning, formal education, and simulation training

Whether you’re focused on clinical care, research or teaching, our fellowship gives you the experience and support to succeed.
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Cindy Bruce
Program Coordinator, Pediatric Subspecialty Fellowships/Residency
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Division of Newborn Medicine
Tufts Medical Center
755 Washington Street, Box 44
Boston, MA 02111
Discover hands-on NICU training and leadership in Boston’s top neonatal-perinatal fellowship
11,000+
Training includes exposure to over 11,000 deliveries each year, ensuring fellows develop expertise in managing challenging neonatal cases.
High-risk deliveries yearly
90%
At Tufts Medical Center, nearly 9 out of 10 deliveries involve high-risk pregnancies, giving fellows unmatched experience managing complex neonatal care from the start.
Deliveries are high risk

Fellows play a vital role as frontline physicians in the NICU and on the neonatal transport team. They work closely with experienced faculty, nursing staff and pediatric surgical specialists to provide comprehensive care for newborns, starting from delivery and continuing through acute treatment and follow-up care. This hands-on experience prepares fellows to confidently manage a wide range of complex neonatal conditions in high-pressure settings.

Teaching and leadership development are key components of the fellowship. As Tufts Medical Center serves as the primary teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and the pediatric residency program, fellows have many opportunities to refine their skills as educators. They lead formal lectures, participate in daily multidisciplinary case discussions and engage in informal bedside teaching during rounds, building the communication and mentoring skills essential for academic and clinical careers.

The fellowship fosters a rich environment for research and scholarly activity. Fellows are encouraged to pursue projects in clinical care, quality improvement, medical education and translational research. With dedicated mentorship and protected time for academic work, fellows can develop their research interests and contribute to advancements in neonatal-perinatal medicine while building a strong foundation for future academic success.

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