Curriculum

Fellows may choose an academic or primarily clinical pathway. Both would complete the full clinical hours, while those on an academic path will pursue an M.P.H., M.S., in Health Professions education or another Master in Science Degree (2 to 3 years depending on the choice of degree).

The curriculum follows guidelines of an academic training program and each requirement (clinical, research, education, and teaching) is breastfeeding and lactation-focused.

Fellows are actively involved in the development and refinement of their fellowship curriculum.

Sample Schedule

View this sample “block” schedule for clinical rotations and experiences.

Clinical Time

The total amount of independent clinical time in breastfeeding medicine is 1000 hours, beginning with an additional approximate 500 precepted hours. There is an emphasis on complicated clinical scenarios and complex breastfeeding management. Clinical work is organized in primary care, neonatology settings, and in the community.

• Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine outpatient practice
• Inpatient rounding with Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine team
• Primary care or other fellow's specialty time, as desired
• Lactation Study Center – One-time orientation and then calls during the week precepted by center staff and Dr. Rosen-Carole
• Regular meetings with primary mentor (case review, scholarly planning, etc.)

Academic Track

Academic track fellows are expected to complete at a breastfeeding focused research project as part of the fellowship. The fellow is expected to present this work nationally, and to publish this work as part of development of their academic focus in breastfeeding medicine.

• Research project requirement
• Abstract and national presentation
• Published work

National/International Presence

Involvement in national and international breastfeeding meetings and organizations, including the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the United States Breastfeeding Committee and the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation is encouraged.