Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship

The fellowship program is designed to prepare the individual for an academic career in pediatric anesthesiology. Although the design of the fellowship can be tailored to individual needs (one or two years duration, depending upon exposure to research), the recommended course encompasses a one-year experience. The first year consists of clinical experience in the pediatric operating rooms, plus the PICU and NICU and the acute pain service; the fellow supervises and teaches residents under the direction of a staff member. Appropriate time will be set aside during the fellowship to develop experience in the research lab. We believe this combination of clinical, teaching, and research activities provide the best preparation for an academic career in pediatric anesthesiology.

Regional anesthesia is routinely used for many pediatric procedures. The Division operates a very successful acute pain service and has been influential in reducing pain and suffering for all children in the Johns Hopkins Hospital. One faculty member has acupuncture expertise and another is involved in chronic pain management in pediatric patients. There is close collaboration between the Pediatric Anesthesiology Division and many dual-trained pediatric-anesthesiology faculty also serve as PICU attendings. Research projects and conferences are conducted jointly in many cases, but there is a lecture program specifically for the pediatric anesthesiology fellows.

Online applications are available year round. Interview for the following academic year are typically between May and December, but we will consider applicants outside the usual interview period if we have open positions.

The application process:

The following are minimum requirements for consideration for the fellowship interview:

1. Transcript of medical school record, certified by the medical school
2. Medical School Dean's letter of recommendation
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Completed application (either electronic or regular mail)
5. Visa status information if pertinent
6. In-service Exam Scores

Personal Interview:

Applications will be reviewed only after receipt of all required materials. The Director of the Fellowship initiates interview requests, and not all applicants are granted interviews. An on-site interview is required before consideration for acceptance.

Download and fill out the application then mail to:

Dolores B. Njoku, MD
Assistant Professor
Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology and Center for Global Health
Director, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
Lead Investigator, Immune-mediated Liver Injury in the Center for Autoimmune Disease Research
Johns Hopkins University
600 North Wolfe Street, Blalock 906A
Baltimore, MD 21287-4904
Phone: 410.955.2393/ Fax: 410.502.5312
Email: dnjoku1@jhmi.edu