Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program
The Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at UofL is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program preparing fellows for patient care, teaching, research, leadership and advocacy in pediatrics.
Overview
The Developmental and Behavioral Fellowship Program at the University of Louisville is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program designed to prepare Fellows for a career in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. The program emphasizes patient care, teaching, research, leadership and advocacy. Based at the Norton Children's Development Center, which has been providing interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services since 1966, the program offers Fellows the opportunity to work with a team of developmental-behavioral pediatricians, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers.
Fellows receive extensive clinical training and are involved in evaluating and caring for children with conditions such as autism, ADHD, developmental delay, feeding disorders, learning disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Tourette’s disorder and other behavioral and mood disorders. The Fellowship provides a comprehensive clinical experience primarily at the Novak Center for Children’s Health, with additional rotations in child neurology and child & adolescent psychiatry. Fellows also have the option to pursue a Master’s degree through the Clinical Investigation Science Program.
In the second and third years, Fellows focus on advanced clinical training and leadership development while dedicating time to a research project. Upon completion of the program, Fellows are eligible for board certification in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. The program is designed to develop clinical expertise, research skills and leadership abilities, preparing Fellows to excel in a variety of professional settings.
Key statistics include a team of 17 providers, including developmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers and speech pathologists and the program serves over 2,900 unique patients, including those diagnosed with ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, anxiety and other conditions.
Key Contacts
Patricia Williams, MD
Fellowship Training Program Director
Wendy Hilton
Program Coordinator
(502) 852-9205
Program Details
Additional Information
The stipend rates for each PGY level are as follows:
- PGY 1: $61,867.64 annually / $5,155.64 monthly
- PGY 2: $64,179.69 annually / $5,348.31 monthly
- PGY 3: $66,251.94 annually / $5,521.00 monthly
- PGY 4: $69,244.93 annually / $5,770.41 monthly
- PGY 5: $72,601.03 annually / $6,050.09 monthly
- PGY 6: $75,877.94 annually / $6,323.16 monthly
- PGY 7: $79,034.94 annually / $6,586.25 monthly
- PGY 8: $83,236.00 annually / $6,936.33 monthly
Stipends reflect a 4% increase across all PGY levels. Moonlighting shifts are available for additional compensation at various clinical sites.
All Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows are provided:
- Basic Life Insurance (with the option of additional Term Life Insurance)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Check out the UofL House Staff Benefits Guide for more information
Other Benefits:
- Vacation: 4 weeks paid vacation per year of fellowship
- Family Medical Leave (including parental)
- Retirement
Fellows are considered "eligible employees" and may contribute monies to any of UofL's retirement plans. - Worker's Compensation
All house staff are covered under the Kentucky Worker's Compensation statutes for injuries incurred while engaged in regularly assigned duties. - Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice)
Professional liability insurance is provided by the University of Louisville or by affiliated hospitals through contract agreement. - Preventive Health Program
Hepatitis B immunization, an annual TB skin test and flu shots are required and furnished free of charge to all fellows. Additionally, COVID-19 testing and monitoring is also provided free of charge.
- Free parking in the attached, covered Norton Children's Hospital garage.
- On-call meals are provided at both Norton Children's Hospital and UofL Hospital
- Lab Coats are provided
- Additional expenses covered (some restrictions apply):
- Medical licenses
- Specialty memberships
- Scientific meeting registration and travel for first authors
- PALS/NRP training
- Academic allowances (journal subscriptions, books, conferences, etc.)
Fellows are eligible to purchase discount student athletic tickets through the UofL Athletics Department.
Our Department covers the cost of various Master's and Certificate programs, including:
Master's in Health Professions Education & Certificate
Gain skills for academic success, advance education research, improve healthcare teaching and explore teaching methods in healthcare. A Master's in Health Professions Education can set you apart in academic or leadership roles.
Master's in Health Care Ethics
Learn to navigate ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, contribute to ethics committees and teach medical ethics while engaging with future healthcare professionals.
Master's in Public Health & Certificate
Focus on evidence-based public health strategies, healthcare systems, cultural awareness in public policy and collaborative patient care within interprofessional teams.
The following information outlines the process for Residents applying for pediatric Fellowships, beginning July 1, annually.
Applicants must have their files completed for screening prior to receiving an invitation to interview. Applications must be submitted using ERAS.
A completed ERAS application contains the following documents:
- Current CV
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- At least one letter of recommendation must come from your residency training program.
- Headshot
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Dean's letter
- USMLE transcript
- ECFMG status report
- The ECFMG Status Report is issued for International Medical Graduates only. If you are an international student, please include any additional necessary documents that support your Visa status.
Whether you are considering the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics for subspecialty training, currently serving as a fellow or faculty member in our program, or simply stopping by, we are excited to showcase our programs, our facilities and our city – but most important, our Fellows. We are here to answer your questions.
Erin B. Owen, MD
Director of Pediatric Fellowships
Office of Medical Education
University of Louisville, Department of Pediatrics
601 S. Floyd Street, Suite 200
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
(502) 629-8828
