Transparent committees, explicit policies and a named multidisciplinary team — the structures that make the fellowship safe, fair and reproducible by other centres.
Develops, supervises and evaluates the fellowship so trainees attain expert-consultant competence. Members serve renewable three-year terms.
Monitors trainee progress and determines progression, readiness for enhanced responsibility and achievement of competencies. Meets four times per year; trainees are not members.
Competency-based supervision that protects patient safety while building independence. Faculty provide structured orientation, review individualized learning plans, give graded responsibility and timely feedback, and remain available for escalation. Fellows identify themselves clearly as trainees acting for a named supervisor, seek help when situations exceed their experience, and may report supervision concerns to the Program Director.
Physical, psychological and professional security is a shared responsibility across the Cumming School of Medicine, AHS, training sites, faculty and trainees. Covers safe transport and after-hours support, secure call rooms, occupational health and exposure protocols, immunizations, ergonomics for procedures, accommodations for pregnant trainees, and site emergency orientation. Learning environments are free from intimidation, harassment and discrimination.
Trainees in distress are supported and may be granted leave as appropriate, with confidential access to wellness resources:
A multidisciplinary faculty spanning Neonatology, Pediatric Neurology, Neuroradiology, Neurophysiology and Pediatric Neurosurgery across both teaching sites.
Royal College certification, eligibility, or registration in an accredited residency in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine or Neurology (pediatric stream), or equivalent. To complete the Royal College Competency Portfolio, trainees must be certified in their entry-route discipline. International graduates may train with sponsoring-institution or government funding.
Applications are reviewed by the Program Training Committee. Post-enrollment, all trainees complete the online NNCC education modules.