Fellowship Announcement
Beginning July 2004 or after
Fellowship in Children’s Health Media
1- or 2-Year Fellowship Position for Individuals Who
Have Completed a Residency in Pediatrics
The Fellowship
This innovative Fellowship is aimed at physicians with established clinical expertise who also
wish to develop advanced knowledge and skills in areas concerning children’s health media.
Media influences the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of children and families - and has
powerful impact on the delivery of health care. More than ever before, physicians need to be on
the vanguard influencing the development of various media. This Fellowship will appeal to those
interested in incorporating new knowledge and skills into their practice, those wishing a career
that involves media development, those with an interest in media marketing and business, and
those wanting to have greater impact in the growing field of health education and outcomes.
Practical Skills
The primary focus of the Nemours Fellow in Health Media will be to develop the skills and
competencies necessary for the implementation of real-world solutions in the field of Health
Media. Projects will involve online, video/tv, and/or print media. The major portion of the
Fellow’s time will be spent collaborating with the senior project managers, editors, and
nationally-known medical faculty of the Nemours Foundation Center for Children’s Health
Media in the development of educational projects for the public through various media.
Knowledge will be gained about graphics, design, technology, and the business of health media.
While a Fellow may launch his/her own project(s) under the direction of the Center, the Fellow
will be involved in numerous ongoing Center projects.
The Fellowship is located within the facilities of The Nemours Center for Children’s Health
Media at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE. [See below]
Educational Objectives
In addition to the substantial knowledge that will gained through working with the physicians and
staff of the Center, as described above, the Fellow also is encouraged to pursue a supporting
course of study in subject areas related to his/her specific projects. Coursework in areas related to
Health Media that augments the Fellow’s training experience is also encouraged. Educational
opportunities will be tailored to the individual Fellow’s experience and may or may not include
opportunities for graduate-level study at the University of Delaware, University of Florida,
Jefferson Medical College, and Internet-based distance learning programs. Coursework may
involve related fields such as Communications, Traditional and New Media Design and
Production, and Medical Writing and Editing. While formal study of medical informatics is not
emphasized, opportunities can be made available for learning in this area.
Research Objectives
Under the direction of the medical faculty at the Center, the Fellow is expected to complete at
least one individual project - preferably a formal research project - involving an aspect of Health
Media. Collaboration with the staff of the duPont Hospital for Children is encouraged. The
Fellow is expected to submit at least one publication during the course of the Fellowship, and to
present at least once at a national meeting or grand rounds.
Medical Objectives
The Center strongly believes that continued clinical involvement is essential to the professional
development of the Fellow. Opportunities for joint appointment at the duPont Hospital for
Children and the Nemours Foundation primary care or specialty pediatrics clinics will be pursued
on an individual basis. The Fellow will be expected to maintain ongoing clinical activities for an
average of one or two half-days per week.
The Nemours Center for Children’s Health Media
The Center, founded in 1992, is devoted to creating media to help families understand and make
informed decisions regarding children’s health. The Center is located on the beautiful 300-acre
campus of the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE – approximately 30
minutes south of Philadelphia – and about 2 ½ hrs from New York City and Washington, DC.
The Center is nationally known for its award-winning projects in a variety of media.
Current projects of the Center include the Web sites (including KidsHealth.org and
TeensHealth.org), print (encyclopedias and books for families), and video. The Center has
ongoing collaborations with national health organizations, corporations, and publishers. Staff of
the Center currently totals 5 and includes four pediatricians, media producers, editors, writers,
graphic and web designers, and others associated with the creation of various media.
The Nemours Foundation
The Nemours Foundation was established in 1936 by philanthropist Alfred I. duPont. Its
substantial assets are dedicated to the direct funding of health care programs for children. The
Foundation operates the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, and Nemours
Children’s Clinics (large multispecialty pediatric outpatient facilities) throughout Florida, as well
as research and education programs.
The Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is the site of the pediatric residency of Jefferson
Medical School.
General Issues
 Eligibility: completion of pediatric residency at accredited U.S. training program.
 Length of Fellowship in Health Media: 1 to 2 years.
 Compensation: appropriate for PGY level [PGY4 and above]. Applicant may be eligible for
faculty appointment at Jefferson Medical College of the Thomas Jefferson University.
 Stipend for educational conferences, equipment, and travel.
Contact
Shirley Morrison, Fellowship Coordinator
Nemours Center for Children’s Health Media
Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
phone: (302) 651-4075
email: smorris@nemours.org
fax: 302 651-4077