Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Program Overview
The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) in affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University will provide training to prepare graduates to excel in pediatric hospital medicine in clinical, academic, administrative and research domains. The fellowship is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
The two-year program will provide clinical training for one fellow per year in multiple settings, in addition to academic mentorship, administrative guidance and research instruction. Participants may obtain a Master of Science degree (MS in Healthcare Quality and Safety, MS in Population Health, MS in Health Policy, MS in Applied Health Economics and Outcomes Research or MS in Population Health Intelligence) from Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health, or an online Master of Education degree through Cincinnati Children’s/University of Cincinnati. Other degrees will be considered at the discretion of program and departmental leadership.
The fellowship is within our hospital’s Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. The division is composed of pediatricians and advanced practice providers in pediatric hospital medicine and internal medicine pediatrics. The program offers an array of educational opportunities for both faculty and fellows. We currently have 16 pediatric hospitalists and three medicine pediatric hospitalist that function in various roles at the main hospital site. We also collaborate closely with colleagues in general academic pediatrics, weight management, adolescent medicine, transitions of care, cerebral palsy orthopedics, and physical medicine/rehabilitation. Core clinical rotations occur through our main teaching site at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and through our community site at Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, New Jersey.
Experiences can be tailored to fit a fellow’s individual interests. This includes collaboration with Jefferson for opportunities in medical education, use of resources through the statewide Delaware-CTR ACCEL program (Accelerating Clinical and Translational Research), participation in hospitalwide quality and safety programs, and advocacy opportunities at both the state and federal levels, including through the Nemours National Office of Policy and Prevention. Fellows will interact with other subspecialty fellows through didactic lectures and research training courses.
Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows will be eligible to sit for the American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine board. They will also be competitive for academic faculty positions in children’s hospitals, as well as prepared to thrive in community hospital settings.
- Curriculum
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Faculty & Participants
Our Fellowship Program
The 2-year program is designed to meet ACGME training requirements in pediatric hospital medicine, while allowing fellows to adapt specific training based on career goals.
Clinical inpatient pediatrics training includes:
- Clinical and teaching rounds on general inpatient teams at a freestanding children’s hospital
- Clinical and teaching rounds at a community hospital
- Well newborn nursery at a community hospital
- Pediatric critical care and ED
- Anesthesia and procedural sedation
- Surgical co-management of children with medical complexity
- Resident and medical student teaching
- Administrative experience
- Development of a CV and Educational and/or Advocacy portfolios
Additional clinical elective experiences are available depending on interest, including:
- Transport medicine
- Child abuse pediatrics
- Palliative care
- Acute and chronic pain management
- Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Advanced Care at Home (post-discharge home telehealth service)
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- PGY1: $80,809.50
- PGY2: $83,831.03
- PGY3: $86,975.48
- PGY 4: $90,244.94*
- PGY 5: $93,643.63
- PGY 6: $97,179.95
- PGY 7: $100,857.05
- PGY 8: $104,682.29
*Including GP Chiefs
Benefits
- $2,000 and 5 days for CME
- 4 weeks of vacation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
- 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid short term disability insurance
- Free on-site gym
- Free parking
Training at Nemours in Delaware Valley
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, sits on a scenic, 300-acre estate in Wilmington’s Brandywine Valley. It’s the largest pediatric training site in our system, big enough to offer nearly every specialty, yet close-knit enough that faculty know their learners well. From the start, you’ll notice a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and curiosity.
Hospital & Training Environment
Most of your training takes place at our children’s hospital in Wilmington, a nationally recognized destination for complex pediatric care. It’s the state’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and home to a Level IV NICU, so you’ll see the full range of high-acuity cases. Families come from across the region, giving you exposure to diverse conditions and hands-on learning in a true referral hub. Take a video tour of the hospital now.
Along with Nemours, you may also spend time at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and other partner hospitals. These rotations bring variety in community pediatrics, rehabilitation care, and patient populations you won’t see every day in Wilmington.
Living in Wilmington & Delaware Valley
Wilmington is easy to settle into. It’s affordable, manageable in size, and just a short train ride from Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are also close by. Need fresh air? The Brandywine Valley has trails, rivers, and historic gardens. Want more energy? Philly has food, arts, and sports at a world-class level. Here, you get the best of both worlds.
Research Opportunities
Research is part of the program. Some trainees work in the lab, others join clinical trials, and many focus on quality improvement. Supported by faculty mentors and dedicated resources, trainees may also present at national meetings or publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Resident & Fellow Life
Training here isn’t only about rotations and research. It’s also about having the space and support to enjoy the journey.
Community & Culture | Colleagues quickly become friends. Alumni talk about the camaraderie, the sense that you’re part of something bigger, and the ease of finding mentors who genuinely care.
Wellness & Support | Wellness is built into the experience. From apps and peer networks to professional counseling, resources are there when you need them. There's also a free 24/7 gym on campus and regular wellness programming.
Everyday Perks | Free parking. Meals at noon conference. On-site child care center. Call rooms and quiet spaces when you need rest. These make a difference in the rhythm of daily training.
Unique Setting | As part of the Nemours Estate, you can step outside into beautiful gardens and expansive green space. Program-sponsored outings and social traditions add to the sense of balance and community.
Train With Recognized Leaders
If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, Nemours Children's offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.
Apply Today
We are participating in ERAS and NRMP, and accepting applications according to the ERAS Fellowship Application Timeline. Applicants may begin submitting applications on July 1, 2026. As agreed by the National PHM Fellowship Program Directors Council, we will start offering interviews on August 11, 2026. Interviews will take place from September-November 2026. We will continue to review new applications that are submitted and complete prior to October 1, 2026.
Deadline for Application Consideration: October, 1, 2026
Training Begins: July 1, 2027
Application Requirements
A completed application consists of the following:
- ERAS application
- Personal statement utilizing PHM specialty-specific question prompts
- Current passport-sized photograph
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- USMLE or COMPLEX scores
- ECFMG and/or TOEFL if applicable
Questions About Applying?
Abby Nerlinger, MD
Program Director
(302) 651-6040
phmfellowshipdirectorde@nemours.org
Kanika Gupta, MD
Associate Program Director
(302) 651-6040
kanika.gupta1@nemours.org
Debbie Campbell
Fellowship Coordinator
(302) 651-4296
debbie.campbell@nemours.org