Specialization in Neonatology

The specialization in Neonatology trains doctors with the main skills and abilities needed to care for newborn patients. The course brings together a highly qualified faculty and relies on the excellence of a center that is an international reference in highly complex care for newborns (NB), children and adolescents.

Providing adequate care for newborns, especially those at high risk, is still a major challenge in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. This is due to the high risk of morbidity and mortality and because it is the most frequent cause of neonatal mortality. Comparing Brazilian neonatal indicators with those of developed countries further reinforces the need to train pediatricians in Neonatology.

The specialization in Neonatology is the result of a partnership between the renowned Institute of Children and Adolescents of the Hospital das Clínicas da USP (ICr HCFMUSP) and the Center for Support and Research in Pediatrics (CAEPP), the Specialization in Neonatology. After completing the training, the professional will be prepared to provide quality care to live births, from birth to 28 days of life, at the most diverse levels of complexity.