Pediatric Neonatology (NICU) Fellowship (India)

Alsir Team
May 20, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Fellowship

Application is open

(Flexible starting date and duration)

The Pediatric Neonatology (NICU) Fellowship provides intensive, hands-on training in the care of critically ill and premature newborns.The program is designed for pediatricians and physicians seeking structured exposure to advanced neonatal intensive care practices within high-volume tertiary centers.

Program Highlights:

Clinical management of preterm and low-birth-weight infants, neonatal respiratory distress, and perinatal asphyxia.
Use of neonatal ventilators, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems.
Umbilical venous and arterial line insertion, exchange transfusion, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Management of neonatal sepsis, jaundice, metabolic disorders, and congenital anomalies.
Multidisciplinary collaboration with obstetrics, anesthesia, and pediatric surgery teams.

Fellows will train under the supervision of experienced neonatologists in well-equipped neonatal intensive care units managing a large volume of high-risk deliveries and newborn admissions.

Training Experience

• Hands-on exposure to neonatal resuscitation, ventilation, and procedural care

• Involvement in daily NICU rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary decision-making

• Participation in delivery room management and stabilization of high-risk newborns

• Opportunities for audit, case documentation, and clinical research in neonatal care

Duration and tuition fees:

1 month: 3,800 USD

2 months : 7,500 USD

3 months : 10,000 USD

6 Months : 15,000 USD

1 Year : 25,000 USD

Fellowship application process:

NMC Temporary License:

For hands-on training, a temporary NMC license is required here in india (the National Medical Commission authorization for foreign doctors to undertake practical training).

The licensing process typically takes around two months, and our office will handle all necessary procedures on your behalf. We recommend planning your schedule accordingly to accommodate this timeline.

Required Documents for NMC:

1. Full Name of the Applicant

2. Address (Current & Permanent)

3. Parent’s Name

4. Date of Birth

5. Passport Size Photograph

6. Passport Copy

7. All Degree Certificates (including any Specialities, if applicable)

8. Valid Medical Practitioner License

9. Valid Good Standing Certificate

How To Apply:

Please send your updated CV to our email: info@medtrainingindia.com
In the email subject line, please write: “Pediatric Neonatology (NICU) Fellowship”
To confirm your seat, a USD 300 deposit is required during the application process – counted as part of the total program fee.
An official invitation letter from the hosting hospital will be issued to support your visa application.