MCW Department of Neurology Pediatric Neurocritical Care Fellowship
Welcome from the Program Director, Dr. Niyati Mehta
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our new Pediatric Neurocritical Care (PNCC) Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin! This clinical fellowship program is unique. Nationally, there are less than a dozen programs offering a similar model of care and clinical expertise, and there is a shortage of child neurologists with PNCC expertise.
Approximately twenty percent of critical care medicine admissions are due to a neurological condition. Our 12-month clinical training includes time on the Neurocritical Care consult service, instruction in ICU EEG and neuroimaging interpretation and clinical application, exposure to adult and pediatric neurovascular and endovascular services, as well as pediatric neurorehabilitation. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in active clinical research, multidisciplinary conferences, and education of trainees in Pediatrics and Neurology. We have excellent integration with other services including pediatric critical care medicine, neurosurgery, trauma surgery, epilepsy/ICU EEG, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We engage in formal educational and academic activities. We have a multidisciplinary follow up clinic.
I hope you consider our comprehensive pediatric neurocritical care fellowship training. Feel free to reach out to me for additional information.
Niyati Mehta, MD | nmehta@mcw.edu
Program Director, Pediatric Neurocritical Care Fellowship
Department of Neurology/Division of Child Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Program Details
Program Highlights
- The Pediatric Neuro ICU is staffed by three critical care neurologists and a NP with broad expertise in epilepsy, stroke, ICU EEG, and other neuromonitoring such as transcranial doppler.
- We are the only tertiary Children’s hospital serving SE Wisconsin and have access to sophisticated technology and support services to provide highly specialized medical and surgical care for unusual and complex medical problems of our pediatric patients.
- We have a 72-bed pediatric critical care unit.
- Our fellowship offers a curriculum that is tailored to the individual trainee’s professional interests.
Application Information
Applications for the 2024-2025 season will be accepted starting July 1, 2024, with in person interviews conducted in September for selected candidates. Applications should include:
- Program application (PDF)
- Professional headshot
- CV
- Personal statement
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (one letter MUST be from your child neurology residency director)
- ECFMG, USMLE and medical transcripts (copies are permitted)
Terms, Conditions & Benefits of Employment
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s benefit package is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our workforce. Our package offers:
- Competitive and comprehensive benefit options
- A program that considers individual needs
- Plans to help ensure long-term financial security for you and your family
Accreditation information: This fellowship is not accredited by the ACGME or UCNS. Eligible applicants interested in pursuing combined training in MCW's board-eligible Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship should reach out to the Program Director directly.
Why become a fellow at MCW?
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Pediatric Neurocritical Care Program Highlights
Pediatric Neurocritical Care Providers
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Contact Us
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Program information and recruitment
neurofellowships@mcw.edu
Niyati Mehta, MD
Program Director
Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Pediatric Neurologist, Children’s Wisconsin
Julie ‘CJ’ Salentine, MAEd
Education Program Coordinator II
jsalentine@mcw.edu
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