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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Information about Toronto’s TNE training program can be found Here
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BC Women’s Hospital, Vancouver
Information about Vancouver’s TNE training program can be found Here
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Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary
The trainees enrolled in Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography Program undergo hands on training at the Pediatric Echocardiography laboratory at Alberta Children’s Hospital prior to doing TNE in the NICU. Trainees are involved in scanning, reporting and discussing management of hemodynamic problems in the NICU. In addition to TNE, we have expanded our program to point of care ultrasound education program called Sonography Clinical Assessment of Newborn (SCAN), which conducts training program all over the world.
Stollery Children’s Hospital (Royal Alexandra Hospital Site), Edmonton
Information about the 2025-26 application can be found here
The University of Alberta's Postgraduate Medical Education is offering a Neonatal Hemodynamics and Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography Fellowship starting on July 1, 2025. This training within the Stollery Children's Hospitals/Units will lead to an Area of Focused Competence Diploma accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The fellowship is a minimum of 1 year and provides hands-on experience in a Tertiary Care NICU (Level 3 and 4 NICU's) as well as in Pediatric Cardiology. Trainees will benefit significantly from the co-mentorship of both neonatologists and cardiologists, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. The 13 blocks of rotation include cardiology labs/echocardiography, NICUs, electives, conferences, workshops among others. Additionally, fellows are entitled to 4 weeks of vacation with standard remuneration. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in or have completed an accredited residency program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine or possess an equivalent qualification. For more information about the NHTNE-AFC eligibility, requirements, training, curriculum or competencies, please visit royalcollege.ca. Interested applicants can inquire about Alberta application forms and process by emailing nhtne@ualberta.ca. More details are available on the attached application poster. The application deadline is December 2, 2024. If you are interested in applying, please send your application to:
London Health Sciences Centre, London
The Neonatal TNE and Hemodynamics program at Western University in London, Ontario is currently accepting applications for our 1-year training program to start July 1, 2024. Eligible applicants must have completed a 2-year Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship by July 1, 2024 in a Canadian Program or Royal College equivalent. This is a one year program designed to develop competency in hemodynamics in the newborn, with a focus on echocardiography and neonatal hemodynamics research. Please contact Carrie Kinsman (Program Administrator) with any questions or to receive an application form. Application submission deadline is December 31, 2023.
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) | The Ottawa Hospital – General Campus, Ottawa
Our Fellowship in Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography is a 1-year program commencing with intense training in the echo lab supervised by senior echocardiography technicians for 5 months, followed by a consolidation period in the NICU with graduated supervision of hemodynamics consults. Trainees are given timely and real-time feedback on imaging, measurement, interpretation, and therapeutic decision making as part of regular case reviews. On call commitments in both NICUs is part of the Fellowship in order to maintain competency in intensive care skills and procedures. Undertaking a hemodynamics-related research project is mandatory. An elective period of 4-6 weeks in another neonatal hemodynamics training centre is provided as an option. We seek individuals who are passionate about neonatal hemodynamics and who will have completed their core Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship training. Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated a high level of competence and an ability to work well in a team environment during their previous training. The most appropriate candidates are selected for interview based on their letter of intent, reference letters, and academic and scholarly achievements listed in their CV. In addition, all candidates must meet the Ontario criteria for eligibility. Interested candidate should contact Ms. Tanya Forward, Program Administrator, Division of Neonatology
Montreal Children’s Hospital – McGill University Health Centre, Montréal
Information about the TNE training program can be found Here
The Clinical Research Neonatal Hemodynamics program consists of 1 or 2 years of additional training in hemodynamics/ echocardiography research targeted to the neonatal population with research methods, under the supervision of a primary faculty supervisor. The duration of the fellowship will depend on the predicted time frame of the research project and funding (note: supervisor and duration of fellowship to be confirmed by all parties prior to fellowship start). A 1-year fellowship may be extended to a 2nd year if all parties agree (including McGill University postgraduate office and the sponsor, where applicable). Patient care responsibilities are designed to maintain clinical competence in Neonatology and to enhance knowledge and experience in neonatal diseases targeted by the fellow’s research. The fellow will be involved both in the NICU and in the research in neonatal follow-up. The fellow will be trained on the Philips echocardiography Epiq 7 machine, on TomTEC, strain (2D and 3D) and on Syngo and VVI. Reference links for application process: https://www.neocardiolab.com/neonatal-hemodynamics-fellowship-program-fellow-h%C3%A9modynamie-n%C3%A9onatale https://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/admissions/prospective-fellows https://www.mcgill.ca/peds/education-training/pgme/programs/neonatology/fellowship https://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/programs/fellowship-programs Any questions please contact:
CHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal
Currently there is no TNE fellowship program at the CHU Sainte-Justine. However, there is a neonatal hemodynamic elective rotation built for neonatal fellows (4 weeks duration). This elective is open for fellows in training in a neonatal and perinatal medicine program from any centers, with an interest in TNE. This elective aims to allow clinical exposition to neonatal hemodynamics using functional ultrasound for assessment, diagnosis and response to treatment in different pathologies of the neonate. Prerequisite: Mastery of basic echocardiographic views and knowledge of normal cardiovascular anatomy in newborns Under the supervision neonatal hemodynamic consultants, the fellow will be invited to be involved in Hemodynamic assessment of newborns: Perform functional cardiac ultrasounds requested from the neonatal unit Formulate an interpretation of clinical and ultrasound data Present a treatment and follow-up plan to the medical teams Carry out an assignment (presentation, review of a protocol) on a subject of neonatal hemodynamics Of note, CHU Sainte-Justine is a Montreal French academic environment. For more information, please contact us to:
CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City
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IWK Health Centre, Halifax
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Giesinger Hemodynamics Program at University of Iowa, Iowa City
Information about the TNE training program can be found Here
The training program is a fully funded one-year fellowship based on the 2011 American Society of Echocardiography guidelines and consists of 2 Phases, image acquisition and neonatal hemodynamics integration. Click here for more detailed information on the program. The application is available online. For more information on the application process and requirements click here. For further information, trainees who are interested in our training program can contact
Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston
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Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange County
Neonatal cardiac intensive care is a newly emerging subspecialty within neonatology whose primary goal is to enhance the cardiovascular care of newborns with structural heart disease and/or hemodynamic instability. This 4th year fellowship is designed to systematically, and academically, train the next generation of neonatal-cardiac intensivists. For patients with structural heart disease, the neonatal-cardiac ICU fellow will provide care that arcs throughout the patients’ hospital stay including (1) participation in prenatal counseling of expecting mothers; (2) leading the delivery room care and transition to ex-utero life; (3) leading the pre-operative management and ensuring preparedness for cardiac surgery; and (4) active involvement and consultation during the post-operative period in the cardiac intensive care unit. For neonates with significant hemodynamic disease, the neonatal-cardiac fellow will again provide care that arcs throughout the patients’ hospital stay. This includes performing and interpreting targeted hemodynamic echocardiography to objectively guide a therapeutic plan for patients with hemodynamic instability. When medical management fails, the 4th year fellow must help to decide when ECLS support is needed and lead the management which ensues. We are accepting 1 trainee per year for this fully funded, UC Irvine GME approved training program. If interested, please directly email the program director, Dr. Amir H Ashrafi (amir.ashrafi@gmail.com), with the following: (1) One-page letter of intent describing your reason(s) for applying to the program and how it impacts your career goals (2) Curriculum Vitae (3) Two letters of recommendation (one from fellowship program director) This is a 12-month clinical program running from July 1 to June 30 every year. Application process will close once a fellow has been selected. Applicants must have completed a NICU fellowship and be board eligible/certified. Graduates of the program will receive a diploma for completion of their 4th year fellowship AND a certificate of competency targeted neonatal echocardiography in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography. Currently, there is no board certification for neonatal-cardiac intensive care.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
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Columbia University Neonatal Hemodynamics Program, New York
Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship: As part of the NYPH – Columbia University Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program all fellows can learn at least introductory levels of Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography (TNE) and neonatal cardiac intensive care. The curriculum is individualized to each trainee’s needs and career goals. Those who dedicate their scholarly work to projects including TNE can develop advanced TNE skills and competence.
- Applications to this program are done through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) system.
- For additional information, please contact Dr. Tina Leone tal2132@cumc.columbia.edu or our Program Coordinator, Cynthia Abreu ca176@cumc.columbia.edu.
- Individuals interested in advanced training should contact Dr. Tina Leone at tal2132@cumc.columbia.edu
La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
La Paz University Hospital offers a fellowship in Neonatologist Performed Echocardiography (NPE) as well as a PhD position involving training in the performance and interpretation of the non-invasive intermittent techniques, as NPE basic and advanced (tissue Doppler and Strain), or continuous monitoring systems as NIRS and CBF-AR, cardiac output or perfusion index.
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Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
Careggi University Hospital accepts neonatologists in training for study purposes and to increase knowledge of echocardiography and hemodynamics.
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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy
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University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
Information about Lausanne and Swiss’s TNE training program can be found here
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Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, UK
St Mary’s Hospital runs an in-house neonatal echocardiography program for all advanced trainees who wishes to pursue a career in neonatology. A dedicated team of neonatologists (accredited and endorsed by European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, EACVI) and Paediatric Cardiologists run this program. International Training Fellows are recruited through Manchester International Fellowship Scheme. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the sponsoring bodies for this scheme along with the GMC and can sponsor an overseas doctor to help gain your GMC registration to work and train in the UK. Contact: Dr. Arin Mukherjee
Sidra Medicine Doha, Qatar
Q-NiCHE training program: The Q-NiCHE program is aimed at training neonatologists in Doha, Qatar, at Sidra Medicine in collaboration with the Paediatric Cardiology department at Sidra Medicine. Candidates are offered the opportunity to progress through 3 levels of Q-NiCHE training. Levels 1 and 2 constitute basic training, and Level 3 constitutes advanced training. A certificate of completion of basic training will be awarded upon successful completion of Level 2. Trainees may, after that, opt to undertake the advanced training (level 3). Every trainee will have a designated Q-Niche Trainer, and it is recommended that trainee-trainer ''appraisal'' meetings should occur as regularly as needed to support the trainee's needs (suggested time interval – once every three months). The program curriculum is based on Neonatologist performed echocardiography (NPE) and incorporates maintenance of log book of echo done, attendance at echo lab, Direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS), Case based discussion (CBD) and regular assessment by Echo review competency panel (ERCP). The progression is based on 6 monthly evaluation and final sign off after in-depth interview assessing theoretical knowledge and practical application of acquired skills conducted jointly by Q-NiCHE trainers and Pediatric Cardiology team. Contact: Professor Samir Gupta Division Chief of Neonatology & Q-NiCHE TPD:
John Hunter Children’s Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Teaching according to ASUM standards. Only teach those in clinical positions at JHCH. Have run a training program in Newcastle since 2008.
King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Teaching according to ASUM standards but with greater emphasis on delineation of normal anatomy. Only teach those in clinical positions at KEMH. Active program teaching Lung Ultrasound, now an integral part of management.
Monash Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Teaching according to ASUM standards. Only teach those in clinical positions at MCH in collaboration with Department of Diagnostic Imaging.
Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Teaching according to ASUM standards Regular bedside ultrasound teaching provided to advanced trainees Annual formal 10-week training program (accredited as ASUM basic training course)
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Teaching those in clinical positions at RPA according to ASUM standards. Training program initially developed by Prof Nicholas Evans, who continues to provide onsite TNE training.
The Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care (The Children’s Hospital at Westmead), Sydney, Australia
Neonatal trainees employed by GCNIC will have the opportunity to receive both hands-on and theoretical TNE training according to the Basic (Introduction to Neonatal Ultrasound) and Advanced Neonatal Ultrasound courses accredited as part of the Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound (CCPU) through the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM). There is the opportunity to attend combined congenital cardiac disease education together with the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery departments as well as gaining expertise in the clinical care of neonates with complex congenital cardiac disease. Joint cardiac ultrasound teaching sessions are also run with Paediatric Intensive Care Unit clinicians with the support of the Cardiology department, and there is the opportunity to attend combined teaching with Westmead Hospital (perinatal NICU).
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Case Report 7: A case of neonatal dilated cardiomyopathy and congenital hydrocephalus
Month: 11/2022
Authors: Laura Wilson, Catalina Bazacliu and J. Lauren Ruoss (Divisions of Neonatology & Cardiology, University of Florida Gainesville & Division of Neonatology, Orlando Health Regional Medical Center)