Academic Programs
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
This two-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program prepares trainees to become leaders and scholars in pediatric hospital medicine.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
THE CLINICAL TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
Facilities and Rotations
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is a nationally ranked, tertiary and quaternary care center serving Northern California and surrounding regions. As the area's only comprehensive pediatric hospital, it offers fellows a dynamic academic and clinical environment with access to over 30 pediatric subspecialties and strong faculty mentorship.
The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, quality improvement, advocacy, and research. The PHM service provides care to approximately 3000 pediatric inpatients annually and serves as the primary service for children with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Faculty include leaders in medical education, advocacy, safety, and health system leadership.
PHM fellows engage in multidisciplinary teaching, simulation, and scholarship, all within a culture of compassionate care and health equity. Fellows benefit from an individualized curriculum and diverse clinical experiences across both academic and community settings.
In addition to the invaluable education gained on clinical and research rotations, fellows will participate in structured educational activities.
Why Choose Our Fellowship
An Expert Faculty Team
Our faculty are committed to providing outstanding, compassionate clinical care, as well as excellent research, education, quality improvement, and advocacy training of our Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellows.
Living in Sacramento
Located in Northern California, Sacramento offers affordability, diversity, and access to outdoor recreation, food, and culture. With Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Bay Area all within a two-hour drive, fellows enjoy year-round sunshine and a vibrant quality of life.
Program Highlights
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- Broad inpatient exposure across academic and community sites
- Flexible curriculum with robust elective time throughout
- Opportunities in MedEd, QI, advocacy, simulation, and leadership
- Mentorship from experienced faculty involved in local and national initiatives
- Nationally renowned pediatric telemedicine program providing enhanced real-time care to remote hospital locations throughout California
- Active Pediatric Transport Team providing ground, rotor, and fixed-wing transport throughout Northern & Central California, Western Nevada, and Southern Oregon
- First American College of Surgeons verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center on the West Coast (4th in the nation)
- Simulation-based training at the state-of-the-art Center for Virtual Care
- Research training, support, and other resources at the Clinical and Translational Science Center
- Close research relationship with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
UC Davis has also been recognized for excellence in the following ways:
- ELSO Center of Excellence
- Magnet Recognition by American Nurses Credentialing Center
- US News/World Report ranked in 5 pediatric specialties in 2024-25
More About the Program
The UC Davis Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship prepares graduates for diverse career paths in academic and community hospital medicine. Fellows receive training in clinical care, teaching, quality improvement, and research in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Get in Touch With Us
Program Coordinator
pedsfellowship@health.ucdavis.edu
Program Director
Michelle Hamline, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.S.
Email: mhamline@health.ucdavis.edu
Helpful Resources for Fellows