Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
We train the next generation of pediatric hospitalists as skilled clinicians, innovative educators, advocates and compassionate physicians by providing knowledge, mentorship and resources.
Overview
The Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Fellowship Program is a two-year, ACGME-accredited program designed to train the next generation of pediatric hospitalists. The program focuses on developing Fellows into astute clinicians, innovative educators, dedicated advocates and compassionate physicians. Fellows are provided with the knowledge, skills, mentorship and resources needed to become leaders in the field and advance the care of hospitalized children and adolescents.
Fellows will complete core and individualized rotations at Norton Children's Hospital, the only free-standing children's hospital in the state. Norton Children's Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center with approximately 300 beds, offering critical care and a wide range of subspecialties. The Pediatric Hospitalist service manages over 5,000 admissions annually, providing care for general pediatric illnesses as well as complex, technology-dependent, surgical and behavioral health patients. Fellows will also spend time at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital, which features a 14-bed pediatric unit, a 40-bed NICU and a 12-bed Pediatric Emergency Department. This site serves as the training location for community and newborn care experiences.
The PHM faculty team includes 25 pediatric faculty members, four medicine/pediatrics faculty members, four nurse clinicians and one fellowship coordinator. The faculty members are deeply engaged in clinical practice, teaching and mentoring and they hold key leadership roles in areas such as medical education, quality improvement, public health and advocacy.
The program includes a range of conferences and learning activities to address the core knowledge areas for pediatric hospitalists. Fellows participate in weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual conferences, such as the Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, PHM Divisional Conference and PHM National Fellows Conference. Additionally, the program accepts one Fellow per year, with the first Fellow having started in July 2023.
Norton Children's Hospital handles approximately 7,000 admissions annually, with an average daily census of 59 and an average length of stay of three days. At Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the Pediatric Hospitalist Service handles around 1,100 admissions annually, with an average daily census of 5 and an average length of stay of 1.7 days. This diverse clinical experience, combined with strong mentorship, prepares Fellows to become leaders in pediatric hospital medicine.
Key Contacts
Bethany Woomer, MD, FAAP
Fellowship Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Illy Harris
Fellowship Program Coordinator
(502) 852-3772
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
