Procedural training in neonatology

Purpose of reviewTo discuss a structured training process that can be used to guide curricula development in procedural skills in neonatal perinatal medicine training programs.Recent findingsAchieving proficiency in life savings skills such as neonatal endotracheal intubation does not occur for all graduates of neonatal perinatal medicine programs. Innovations in procedural skills training offer opportunities to enhance the current educational environment and improve competency at all levels of learning.A deliberate process of planning for procedural skills training and assessment of training outcomes is essential to ensure competence among graduates and practicing clinicians.