Fellowship Programs

When you see what’s happening at Nationwide Children’s Hospital you’ll see why everything matters when choosing a fellowship program. It’s all for our patients - each scientific breakthrough, every investment in clinical programs and every world class physician recruited. When you choose to train here, you are choosing to be an integral part of one of the most advanced pediatric hospitals in the world.

Nationwide Children's is home to 73 fellowship programs including 44 pediatric medical subspecialties, 14 surgical, 6 anesthesiology, 4 radiology and 4 advanced training programs.

Learn more about our individual programs below.

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Medical Fellowship Programs

Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship

The Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship trains general pediatricians to become academic leaders of the future with the pediatric generalist approach.

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Adolescent Medicine Fellowship

The Adolescent Medicine Fellowship prepares fellows for a career in adolescent medicine in a variety of clinical and academic settings.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship

The Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship Program is designed for those interested in a cardiovascular career specializing in the care of adults with congenital heart disease.

Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship

The fourth-year Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship offers advanced training in transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiography, as well as cardiac MRI and CT.

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Allergy Immunology Fellowship

The Allergy Immunology Fellowship is a two-year fellowship open to candidates who have already completed their internal medicine or pediatrics training.

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Pediatric Blood Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy Fellowship

We offer a one-year Pediatric Blood Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy Fellowship for qualified physicians who wish to pursue further training in pediatric blood and marrow transplantation.

Cardiology Fellowship

The Cardiology Fellowship offers a well-rounded experience in all facets of pediatric and adult congenital cardiology.

Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Center for Family Safety and Healing provide a three-year Fellowship Program in Child Abuse Pediatrics.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is a two-year training program, open to physicians who will have completed a general psychiatric residency program. It is our mission to train child and adolescent psychiatrists to meet the needs of youth and families, in an environment that embraces diversity, inclusion and equality.

Childhood Obesity Medicine Fellowship

The Childhood Obesity Medicine fellowship will allow the fellow to acquire the clinical skills necessary to evaluate and treat obese children and adolescents entering a bariatric surgical program or a medical/behavioral weight loss program.

Clinical Informatics Fellowship

The two-year Clinical Informatics Fellowship trains qualified physicians who are board-certified in any primary specialty and wish to improve health care and health outcomes for patients and populations.

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Clinical Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University offer a two-year fellowship in Clinical Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) Fellowship.

Clinical Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

The Clinical Neuro-Oncology Fellowship provides a broad range of experience in the management of children, adolescents and young adults with primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors.

Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University offer an ACGME-accredited, one year Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship.

Dermatology Fellowship

The Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship trains dermatologists to become pediatric dermatology experts who provide care to children with dermatologic disorders in both the outpatient and inpatient settings of pediatric tertiary care centers.

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship

Our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship prepares pediatricians for an academic career in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

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Emergency Medicine Fellowship

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship prepares physicians for an academic career in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Endocrinology Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a three-year pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship.

Gastroenterology Fellowship

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program educates the next generation of academic, pediatric gastroenterologists to practice innovative, evidence-based, multidisciplinary medicine.

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Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a one-year Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship.

Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship

The Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship provides a broad range of experience in hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant.

Hemostasis-Thrombosis Fellowship

The Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis provides advanced training to physicians desiring a career dedicated to bleeding and clotting disorders.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

The one-year Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship provides exposure to disease processes often referred to palliative and hospice care.

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Hospital Medicine Fellowship

The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program develops academic pediatric hospitalists who are experts in the care of acutely and chronically ill hospitalized newborns, children and adolescents.

Host Defense Fellowship

The one-year Infectious Disease Host Defense Fellowship provides additional training and expertise in the comprehensive management of infections in immunocompromised children.

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Infectious Diseases Fellowship

The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship prepares pediatric-trained physicians to become competent infectious disease clinicians and capable bench and/or clinical researchers.

Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a one-year Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship for geneticists pursuing training to be eligible for an ABMGG Medical Biochemical Genetics subspecialty.

Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Fellowship

The Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Fellowship is a one year, advanced program targeted to understanding the mechanisms of developmental gastrointestinal motility and neonatal and infant feeding disorders.

Neonatology Fellowship

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship provides fellows with exceptional training in the areas of clinical care, research and academic scholarship with the goal of preparing them for successful careers in academic neonatology.

Nephrology Fellowship

The Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship provides fellows with the knowledge and expertise to be highly effective clinicians and investigators who can improve the lives of children with kidney disease.

Gene Therapy Fellowship

The Gene Therapy Fellowship at Nationwide Children’s provides a unique training opportunity for translational research in neuromuscular disease.

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship trains diverse clinician scholars who will help lead and advance the field of pediatric and adolescent gynecology via their excellent clinical care, innovative research, thoughtful advocacy, and dedication to education.

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

The Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship offers a comprehensive training experience with a diverse clinical service, a structured research experience and a thorough academic curriculum.

Pediatric Pathology Fellowships

Pediatric Pathology Fellowships combine a strong curriculum, nurturing learning environment, and flexibility regarding electives and research projects.

Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship

The three-year Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship trains fellows for pediatric pulmonology careers.

Pediatric Stroke Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a one-year Pediatric Stroke Fellowship for a post-graduate physician interested in expanding their training and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric stroke patients.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellowship

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellowship was established in 2002 to train physicians in the physiatric care of children.

Rheumatology Fellowship

The ACGME-accredited Rheumatology Fellowship program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a well-rounded experience in pediatric rheumatology.

Sports Medicine Fellowship

The Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship helps fellows develop and refine the skills necessary to become a well-trained Sports Medicine and musculoskeletal specialist.

Surgical Fellowship Programs

Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Fellowship

The Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Fellowship trains fellows to meet the needs of adolescent bariatric patients.

Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship.

Epilepsy Surgery Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a one-year Epilepsy Surgery Fellowship for child neurologists who are board-certified or board-eligible in clinical neurophysiology or epilepsy pursuing additional epilepsy surgery training.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship.

Ophthalmology Fellowship

The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship provides supervised, clinical training in the examination, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of ocular and visual system disorders in infants and children.

Orthopedics Fellowship

The Orthopedics Fellowship prepares individuals for the clinical and academic practice of children's orthopaedics.

Otolaryngology Fellowship

The Otolaryngology Fellowship educates and trains the next generation of pediatric otolaryngologists.

Pediatric Colorectal Fellowship

The Pediatric Colorectal Fellowship provides training in advanced colorectal surgery and collaborating specialties, including GI Motility and pelvic reconstruction.

Pediatric Colorectal Research Fellowship

The Pediatric Colorectal Research Fellowship is a one- or two-year program focusing on the treatment and long-term outcomes of patients with pediatric colorectal problems.

Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship.

Pediatric Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship

The Pediatric Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship is a one-year program intended for candidates who seek additional training in complex and rare procedures.

Pediatric Surgery Residency

Established in 1950, the Pediatric Surgery Residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital is regarded among the most prestigious and comprehensive pediatric surgical training programs in the United States.

Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

The Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship focuses on a team approach to various disorders including cleft lip and palate, resonance disorders, craniofacial anomalies, hemangiomas/vascular malformations and pediatric upper extremity disorders.

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

The Pediatric Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is an ACGME-accredited, one-year surgical subspecialty fellowship program.

Surgical Quality Improvement Research Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a Surgical Quality Improvement Research Fellowship.

Urology Fellowship

The Urology Fellowship provides clinical and research experience in pediatric urology while individualizing each fellow's education.

Anesthesiology Fellowship Programs

Anesthesiology Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers four one-year ACGME accredited fellowship positions in pediatric anesthesiology.

Comprehensive Pediatric Pain Fellowship

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine offers a non–ACGME accredited fellowship in comprehensive pediatric pain medicine.

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine offer a Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship.

Radiology Fellowship Programs

Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology Fellowship

The Pediatric Radiology Fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides broad experience in all aspects of pediatric radiology.

Pediatric Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship

The one-year Pediatric Radiology Cardiac Fellowship focuses on the development of reproducible and cost-effective imaging biomarkers for common cardiovascular entities in children.

Interventional Radiology Fellowship

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Pediatric Interventional Radiology fellowship provides exceptional training in a broad range of image-guided procedures in a high-volume setting.

Neuroradiology Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a one-year Pediatric Radiology Neuroradiology Imaging Fellowship that teaches trainees the responsibilities and management skills required to independently manage a modern pediatric neuroradiology service.

Advanced Training Fellowships

Administrative Fellowship

The two-year joint Administrative Fellowship provides training in a private nonprofit, pediatric teaching hospital and a state-operated, academic medical center.

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Autism Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Trueman Fellowship in Autism Treatment is a two-year post-doctoral psychology training experience based in the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Behavioral Health Counselor Trainee Program

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a one-year Behavioral Health Counselor Trainee Practicum and Internship Program for Counselor Trainees pursing licensure and child and adolescent behavioral/mental health training.

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Barbara Trueman Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a one-year post-graduate fellowship for new graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who are interested in building upon their knowledge base in order to treat children and adolescents with complex psychiatric disorders.

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Clinical Child Psychology

The goal of the Clinical Child Fellowship in Psychology is to provide post-doctoral trainees with the best available generalist training, to develop and achieve mastery of the knowledge and skills needed to become successful, versatile, independently-licensed psychologists.

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Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship

The one-year Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship consists of clinical and research training in the assessment and treatment of cleft lip and palate, pediatric speech disorders, craniofacial anomalies and more.

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Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Postdoctoral Fellowship specializes in the assessment and treatment of autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Internship in Professional Psychology

In partnership with The Ohio State University, we offer outstanding professional psychology education opportunities at several levels.

Neonatal Physical Therapy Fellowship

The Neonatal Physical Therapy Fellowship educates and trains physical therapists with advanced clinical competency in neonatal physical therapy.

Neonatal Physician Assistant Program

Our 12-month Neonatal Physician Assistant Program trains certified physician assistants to deliver comprehensive, team-based care.

Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Psychology Post-doctoral Fellowship- Neuropsychology provides clinical training to produce an advanced level of competence in the clinical neuropsychology specialty.

Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program

The Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program prepares postdoctoral fellows to engage in independent outcomes research in child health settings and become leaders in the conduct of patient- and family-centered outcomes research.

Pediatric Acute Treatment (PAT) Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Psychology Pediatric Acute Treatment (PAT) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides clinical experiences to develop advanced competencies in the specialty area of psychiatric acute care.

Pediatric Dysphagia Speech Pathology Fellowship

The Pediatric Dysphagia Speech Pathology Fellowship program trains its fellows for 12 months while including clinical and research training in the assessment and treatment of dysphagia and other speech and language disorders.

Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides clinical experiences to develop advanced competencies in the specialty area of pediatric psychology.

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Quality and Safety Leadership Fellowship

The Clinical Fellowship in Quality and Safety Leadership at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides fellows the experience and tools to drive improvements in quality of care and patient safety and ultimately lead quality and safety programs in hospitals and hospital systems.

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