• Do you have a medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognised medical school?
• Do you find yourself somewhere around your transition from paediatric residency to neonatology subspecialty training (i.e. last year of paediatrics, first year of neonatology or similar)?
• Do you work in a hospital within Europe or will you work there during your training in neonatology?
• Are you fluent in English? (For orientation: IELTS score 6.5 or higher, CEFR B2-C1, certification does not need to be submitted)

If you answered yes to all of these questions, the ESN MAS in Neonatology is a perfect fit for you. Submit your application now!

The ESN MAS is designed for early career clinicians and is menat to accompany your neonatology specialty training. It is important that you have regular opportunities to treat very and extremely premature infants, otherwise you won’t be able to complete the practical tasks associated with the module content.

An ideal time to start would be:

• Last year of paediatrics, planning on specialising in neonatology immediately after, already working in NICU or similar
• During neonatology specialty training
• As a newly certified neonatologist

If you just started your paediatric residency, it is probably a little too early to apply for the ESN MAS. We look forward to receiving your application at a later date.

If you are quite experienced, e.g. work as a leading consultant, head of NICU department or similar, we would be very grateful if you encouraged your junior colleagues and residents to apply for the ESN MAS and supported them as their supervisor.

The ESN MAS is designed to accompany your neonatology residency, therefore the ideal time to start is somewhere around your transition from paediatric to neonatology residency.

However, timelines and curricula for neonatology training differ greatly across Europe, so if you think you might benefit from the programme despite your prolonged experience, do not hesitate to reach out so we can find a perfectly tailored solution for you.

Please fill out the application form to apply for the ESN MAS.

Within the application form, you will be asked to name a clinical supervisor who agrees to oversee your on-site training, provide regular feedback and support your education in the ESN MAS Programme. Please select an experienced neonatologist from your clinic for this role and get their consent to be contacted by the ESN during the review of your application.

No. All learning materials will be made available to you online. Lectures, discussions and tutoring sessions will be online, and you will complete your practical tasks on-site with your supervisor in the setting of your hospital.

The ESN admissions committee will carefully review your application. The ESN may ask you for a brief online interview to clarify uncertainties. You will be notified of your admission status, and if your application is successful, you will be admitted into the ESN MAS in Neonatology programme.

First of all: Congratulations! You have an exciting time ahead of you.

All materials yet available are stored on the online learning platform. Once you are enrolled in a specific module, you can find the materials in your ‘personal library’.

You will also be assigned an ESN tutor who schedules regular meetings with your group to discuss the content of the modules and your individual professional experiences regarding the topics of the respective modules.

The modules will be released continuously until the end of 2026. Once you are accepted and enrolled in the ESN MAS Programme, you will find all modules currently available on the online learning platform. There you can register for each module individually.

If you have completed coursework or training in neonatology or related fields at other recognised institutions, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

We will provide a link for you to submit a formal request, accompanied by official transcripts and course descriptions from your previous institution(s). Our academic team will carefully evaluate the content and comparability of the previous coursework to the MAS modules to determine the number of credits eligible for transfer.

The content of the previous coursework must align with the learning outcomes and competencies of the MAS in Neonatology modules and the previous education or training must have been completed within a specific timeframe, typically not exceeding five years from the date of application for recognition.

It is important to note that credit transfer decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the specific learning outcomes and competencies of each MAS module. Please initiate the credit transfer process early in your academic journey to ensure timely completion of the programme.