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Welcome to UNC\n <\/em><\/h2>

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We are happy that you are exploring a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at UNC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our fellows are passionate physicians who are deeply committed to providing excellent care to the neonates and families from across North Carolina. They are also committed to improving the care of all neonates by advancing the field of neonatology. We train academic neonatologists who learn and apply advanced quality improvement methodology to improve care at UNC and throughout the state. We also train clinical investigators who use research methodologies to advance neonatal care. Our trainees also learn to apply public health principles to determine the best ways to provide care for individual neonates and generate public health initiatives that improve care locally and globally. A team of mentors meets each fellow regularly to assist them in identifying career goals and craft an individualized educational experience that will provide the tools and experiences needed to meet those goals.<\/p>\n

We are fortunate to work in a free-standing Children\u2019s Hospital, embedded within a specialized hospital system. \u00a0As a result, within our NICU, we care for babies born in the adjoining NC Women\u2019s Hospital, as well as infants referred from hospitals across the state. \u00a0We have an active prenatal care program that cares for mother\u2019s with complex prenatal findings and coordinates care even after delivery. We also enjoy close collaborations with multiple pediatric sub-specialists who practice at UNC. \u00a0This clinical environment provides fellows with a broad range of diagnoses and prepares them for practice in diverse settings upon graduation.<\/p>\n

There are several unique aspects of our program. \u00a0We have a strong history of training fellows in clinical research techniques, with about one-third of graduates earning advanced degrees (such as a Master of Public Health)<\/a> during fellowship over the past 30 years. \u00a0We support clinical research<\/b>\u00a0through our involvement with the\u00a0Neonatal Research Network<\/a>, the\u00a0ECHO-ELGAN research cohort<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Pediatric Trials Network<\/a>. \u00a0Our fellowship program also supports a Quality Improvement Track<\/a>, which is ideal for trainees interested in acquiring skills in QI and patient safety methodology. Other specialized tracks include a medical education and a neonatal follow-up track. We also have faculty within our division with expertise and current research in global health<\/a>, including neonatologists leading a research site within the\u00a0NICHD Global Network for Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Health Research.<\/a> In addition, our Division Chief, Misty Good<\/a>, is a nationally known laboratory researcher funded with multiple NIH RO1 grants. These resources enhance our trainees\u2019 scholarly projects and provide a platform for independent research.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Chapel Hill is a wonderful place to live.<\/p>\n

We look forward to hearing from you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Wayne and Cara Beth<\/em><\/p>\n

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Wayne Price, MD, Professor, Fellowship Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Cara Beth Carr, MD, Assistant Professor, Associate Fellowship Program Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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