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
There are up to two fellows each year in the Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship. Deadline for submission of all application materials is March 1, 2025; please contact us with questions.
The required documents for application include:
- 3 letters of recommendation, with one preferably from your residency program director.
- This fellowship program considers applicants who are completing, or who have completed, a pediatrics or family medicine residency or who are mid-career and looking for a fast-paced environment helping children and their families.
Contact Us
Please notify Deena Berkowitz, M.D., M.P.H., and Emily Willner, M.D., if you plan to apply to the Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship or if you have questions about the program.
Deena Berkowitz, M.D., M.P.H
Co-Director, Acute and Urgent Care Fellowship
Emily Willner, M.D.
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 children’s 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 United Medical Center.
Our locations see more than 100,000 patients each year and we have over 70 pediatric emergency medicine staff members. The ED at the main hospital also has a dedicated 22-bed Fast Track unit staffed by general pediatricians and advanced practice providers.