Pediatric Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship
The Children’s National Hospital Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship empowers board-certified and board-eligible pediatricians to become leaders in pediatric acute and urgent care. Fellows will enhance their clinical expertise and sharpen their business and leadership skills, helping to bolster their future in this dynamic field. Our program accepts two fellows each academic year.
The fellowship is designed for clinicians seeking additional clinical and procedural training in the fields of urgent or acute care before practicing in an academic or community setting. We aim to prepare outstanding clinicians and leaders in acute and urgent care medicine.
First APA-Accredited Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship in the Nation
The Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship at Children’s National is the first of its kind to be accredited by the Academic Pediatric Association (APA). This accreditation shows that our program is being held to the highest standards of excellence for training pediatricians in acute and urgent care medicine.
This fellowship program is adaptable to individual career goals, while providing a comprehensive clinical and academic experience. Fellows work alongside physicians in urgent care.
Pediatric Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship
The Pediatric Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship at Children’s National Hospital is the first fellowship of its kind to be accredited by the Academic Pediatric Association, demonstrating our commitment to training the next generation of acute and urgent care physicians.
How to Apply
Our program offers up to two fellowship positions each year.
To apply:
- Submit an application using the ERAS system.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis starting July 1. While we continue to review applications throughout the year as space permits, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
- To be eligible for consideration, successful completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency is required. Mid-career pediatricians are welcome to apply.
- The required documents for application are the minimum requested by ERAS including:
- CV/Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation, with one preferably from your most recent residency program director
Contact Us
Please notify Deena Berkowitz, MD, MPH, and Emily Willner, MD, if you plan to apply to the Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship or if you have questions about the program.
Deena Berkowitz, MD, MPH
Co-Director, Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship
Emily Willner, MD
Co-Director, Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship
Explore Our Program
Benefits
Take a look at the benefits available to Children’s National fellows.
Education
Read more information about the rotations and research requirements for the Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship.
Faculty and Staff
Meet the doctors that make up the faculty and staff of our fellowship program.
About the Emergency Medicine and Trauma Department
Children’s National Hospital is consistently ranked within the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National is the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The Emergency Department (ED) operates at two locations, the ED at the main hospital campus and our satellite ED at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health. The ED at the main hospital has a dedicated 22-bed Fast Track unit staffed by general pediatricians and advanced practice providers.