Most people have no idea what neonatology is, unless you are a caregiver or you are directly involved. According to Wikipedia, "Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant."
A neonatologist is a physician practicing neonatology, holding either an M.D. (Medical Doctor) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree. To become a neonatologist, the physician initially receives training as a pediatrician, then completes an additional training called a fellowship (for 3 years in the US) in neonatology. Most, but not all neonatologists are board certified in the specialty of Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, and in the sub-specialty of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine also by the American Board of Pediatrics. Most countries now run similar programs for fellowship training in Neonatology. Doctorate of Medicine in Neonatology [D.M. (Neonatology)] from India is one such highly regarded program.
All information was provided by www.wikipedia.com
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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