Overview
We are pleased that you are considering the neonatology fellowship program at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. The mission of Loma Linda University School of Medicine is to continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, “to make man whole”, in a setting of advancing medical science and to provide a stimulating clinical and research environment for the education of our fellows. We endeavor to provide the best patient care possible and to surround the fellows with an environment in which they can grow intellectually and professionally. Our Program supports the core values for physicians of the Loma Linda University Medical Center: compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork and wholeness. We strive to have our fellows become the best clinical and academic neonatologists possible.
Good Samaritan Statue, LLU School of Medicine and University
Hospital in the distance
The program is currently approved for seven fellowship positions for July 2009. Our curriculum incorporates competency-based training to provide our fellows with a strong clinical and research experience. We have designed our program to ensure ample protected time for scholarly activities. Our fellows may choose to combine an MPH with their neonatal-perinatal training. Our program accepts pediatricians, post-residency as fellows and prepares them for a successful career in academic or clinical neonatology individualizing the program depending on their goals and interests. Upon successful completion of our three-year fellowship training program, fellows are eligible for examination by the Neonatal-Perinatal Sub-board of the American Board of Pediatrics. To date, our fellows have been very successful in obtaining board certification. We are interested in applicants from all backgrounds who approach training with excitement, humor and dedication to excellence. We are committed to providing superb training and a supportive atmosphere for each fellow. The pages that follow detail some of the features of our program. We hope that you will call or visit us soon.
Andrew Hopper, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Program Director of Neonatology Fellowship
Janet Ninnis, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Co-Program Director of Neonatology Fellowship
Ricardo Peverini, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Neonatology
Compensation and Benefits
Stipends for 7/1/2008 to 6/30/2009 are:
(Stipends for July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 not available yet)
Fellow Level | PGY Level | Annual stipend |
First year | PGY-4 | $51,500.00 |
Second year | PGY-5 | $53,300.00 |
Third year | PGY-6 | $55,200.00 |
Fourth year | PGY-7 | $67,500.00 |
Paychecks are issued biweekly
Vacation:
PGY-4 to PGY-7 - four weeks (20 Monday - Friday days)
Holidays:
Eight (8) paid holidays are: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday following Thanksgiving and Christmas
Sick leave:
Ten (10) days (Monday - Friday)
Professional leave:
Varies according to program
Family/parental leave:
Twelve (12) weeks of family/medical leave, without pay but with continued benefits, is available for personal illness or family needs within the guidelines of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Health coverage:
Major medical coverage, including vision and prescription coverage, and optional dental coverage is available. Monthly premiums are: single: $30 for medical, $5 for dental ($35/month total); one dependent: $125 for medical, $25 for dental ($150/month total); two or more dependents: $195 for medical, $50 for dental (total $245/month).
Professional liability coverage:
Loma Linda University Medical Center provides professional and general liability coverage through a self-insured program. This program covers house staff while acting within the course and scope of their employment relationship. All coverage is provided on an occurrence basis. No separate "tail coverage" is required.
Disability insurance:
State Disability Insurance (SDI) is available for eligible employees in the event of hospitalization, outpatient surgery, or illness lasting over one week. An SDI claim form must be completed and submitted to the state promptly. LLUMC requires that employees apply for SDI if a covered event occurs. In addition to SDI, residents are covered by a long-term group disability income plan provided by LLUMC. This plan provides disability benefits until age 65.
Life insurance:
LLUMC provides a $100,000 group term life insurance policy.
Recreation facility:
All residents and their dependents are allowed to join the Loma Linda University Drayson Center. This recreation complex is available free of charge for students, faculty, staff and family members. The Drayson Center provides up-to-date exercise and fitness equipment, racquetball and tennis courts , and an outdoor aquatics facility consisting of a heated 10-lane lap pool, a leisure pool, and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
Drayson Center with San Bernardino Mountains in the background.
Call rooms:
A call room and bathroom are available exclusively for fellows during their call in the NICU.
Meals:
Two $6.00 meal tickets are issued for each scheduled 24-hour in-house on-call period. In addition, residents receive a 20 percent discount on food purchased at the LLUMC, Children's Hospital, Faculty Dinning Room, FMO, the Campus Cafeterias, and the Patio Pantry. Cafeteria hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. weekdays. Vending machines are also available.
Laundry:
Three white laboratory coats are provided at the beginning of training and are laundered at no expense to the resident. Residents who take in-house call and who do not have access to scrubs are issued three sets of scrubs for their use. Scrubs are provided for use in the hospital for other residents. There is no provision for personal laundry.
Educational Stipends:
The fellowship program provides financial support (up to $3000/year) for the fellow to purchase textbooks, journals, computers, educational software, and covers travel expenses to attend one national research meeting annually or approved educational conferences relevant to the fellows’ scholarly oversight project.