School of Medicine

Pediatric Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program

Research

 

Research Excellence:

Research plays a pivotal role in advancing the field of pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, propelling the discipline forward and enhancing the treatment and care of neonates, children, and adults. This investigative work is not only fundamental to the progression of the field but also serves as a cornerstone for the professional growth of our Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellows.

Scholarly Contributions:

To culminate their training, our fellows are tasked with the creation and authorship of a scholarly work. This requirement is a testament to their dedication and intellectual engagement and can involve a variety of investigative areas, encompassing basic science, clinical practice, translational research, health services, policy analysis, quality enhancement, or educational theory.

Research Opportunities

In addition to clinical training, fellows participate in academic activities to contribute to the fund of knowledge in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Fellows gain experience in and an appreciation for scholarly activity while fulfilling the requirements for board certification.

 
Examples of academic activities include clinical or basic science research, quality improvement/quality assurance, development of educational tools, or an extensive critical topical review in the order of a Cochrane Review. A fellow's academic activities are expected to culminate in a scholarly product, e.g., a first-author paper or work product.
 
The fellow will be matched with a research mentor or mentors, introduced to the available resources, and have protected time for research projects. By the end of fellowship, fellows should have presented their work at a national meeting and have a manuscript ready for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
 
The Department of Pediatrics supports fellows in their academic pursuits in several ways. The Department works with a biostatistician from the LSUHSC School of Public Health, who provides biostatistical support to fellows free of charge. The Department also sponsors a Fellowship Scholarly Academy, a week-long series exploring innovations and development in Pediatrics. Finally, fellows are able to work with Julie Gallois, MD, LSUHSC Neonatology faculty and LCMC Physician Director of Quality Improvement for Neonatology, while completing QI projects.
 

Examples of recent fellows' scholarly activities

Presentations

There are many opportunities for fellows to present their scholarly work at local, regional and national meetings:

1. Southern Society of Pediatric Research

2. LSU Department of Pediatrics Research Day

3. LSUHSC Forum for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

4. Louisiana State Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

 

Recent NICU Division Awards

2024

LSU/Tulane/CHNOLA Pediatric Research Day 2024: Best Poster Presentation by a Fellow

Standardizing and Improving HIE Management. Michael Evers, MD  

 

Outstanding Fellowship Teaching Award

Kelly Ordemann, MD 

 

2022

LSU QI Forum: Best Oral Presentation 2022  

Improving Critical Patient Transitions from OR to NICU Using a Standardized Handoff Tool. Marie Bulathsinghala, MD, PhD, C. Mumphrey, MD, B. Barkemeyer, MD, J. Zagory, MD, L. Richard, RN, K. Vincent, RN, D. Sciacca, J. Gallois, MD

 

2021

LSU Pediatric Research Day 2021: Best Original Research Presentation by a Fellow

Novel biomarkers for early and accurate detection of a fatal gut inflammatory disease in preemie babies. Anne Tufton, MD 

 

LSU QI Forum: Best Oral Presentation 2021

Implementing a Golden Hour Protocol to Decrease the Rate of Severe Intraventricular Hemorrhage. Peter Joslyn, MD and Staci Olister, MD

 

2020

Outstanding Fellowship Teaching Award

Peter Joslyn, MD 

 

2019

Southern Society for Pediatric Research: Trainee Travel Award

Heath, M; Buckley, R; Gerber, Z; Davis, P; Barkemeyer, B; Good, M. Penn, D. Kim, S. “Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase As a Diagnostic Biomarker for Necrotizing Enterocolitis.” Journal of Investigative Medicine 67 (2), 2019.

 

Poster Presentation, Pediatric Academic Society (PAS) Annual Meeting: Fellow Clinical Research Award

Heath, M; Buckley, R; Gerber, Z; Davis, P; Barkemeyer, B; Good, M. Penn, D. Kim, S. “Biochemical Switch in Postnatal Development is Associated with Risk and Age of Onset for Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis.”

 

2018

LSU Pediatric Research Day: Best Original Research Presentation by a Fellow

Quality Improvement Initiatives Improve Safe Sleep Practices in the NICU. Julie Gallois, MD. 

 

LSU QI Forum: Best Oral Presentation

Quality Improvement Initiatives Improve Safe Sleep Practices in the NICU. Julie Gallois, MD.

 

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Pediatric ICU Fellow Receiving Award
Pediatric Neonatal Fellow Reciving Award