Program Highlights
Collaborate with Top Children’s Hospital
Develop Expertise in Neonatology
Work with Renowned Neonatology Physical Therapy Experts
Take advantage of the opportunity to work with and complete specialty clinical education with nationally-regarded neonatology PT experts. Work with the program director, Dr. Jane K. Sweeney, as well as specialists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Complete at Least 1,000 Fellowship Hours
During the fellowship, you will complete at least 1,000 hours in clinical and academic phases. The clinical component includes one-on-one mentorship, clinical lectures, and experience hours in different settings and clinics. Settings include NICU Levels II, III, IV and Pediatric ICU; clinics include pediatric specialty and NICU follow-up clinics.
Pediatric Science Academic Courses
Five graduate-level virtual courses
with synchronous webinars:
i. Anatomical Development and Developmental Physiology: Embryo, Fetus, and Neonate
ii. Neonatal Physical Therapy Seminar: Theoretical Frameworks; Neonatal
Examinations, and Neonatal Interventions
iii. Oral-motor and Feeding Impairments in Infants with Medical Fragility
iv. Case Report and Case Series Methodology
v. Neonatology Capstone – Applied Clinical Research (abstract and poster design)
Build your Credibility as a Clinical Scholar, Consultant, and Educator
Completing a fellowship builds your credibility as a sub-specialist in pediatric physical therapy. Our fellowship prepares you with mentored opportunities for building proficiency as a neonatal physical therapist clinician, consultant, clinical educator, and clinical researcher.
Collaborate with Top Children’s Hospital
