The Incubator #386 - 🟢 HOT TOPICS 2025 COVERAGE - What Inspires First-Year Neonatology Fellows at Hot Topics?
Dec 9, 2025
Three first-year neonatology fellows from UVA share their experiences at a key conference. They explore cutting-edge research interests, including POCUS, ENT interventions, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. The fellows express excitement about learning from practice variations across institutions, especially in fluid management. Instead of feeling daunted by evidence gaps, they find motivation and plan to initiate research projects. They emphasize the accessibility of neonatology leaders at the conference, aiming to engage collaboratively and enhance their learning.
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UVA Fellows' Conference Tradition
- The University of Virginia has a tradition of bringing fellows to Hot Topics and Neonatology.
- All three guests are first-year fellows enjoying the privilege of attending early in training.
Early Exposure Sparks Motivation
- First-year fellows felt energized by exposure to cutting-edge research early in training.
- Meeting known speakers like Satyan made the conference feel both accessible and motivating.
Presentations Planned For Future Years
- The fellows are not presenting yet but plan to in future years.
- Second-year fellow Nick Heitkamp presented on delayed cord clamping, showing peer participation from UVA.