By training future generations of health care professionals in the fields of neurological and developmental disabilities, Kennedy Krieger helps ensure that children everywhere receive the best possible care.

Kennedy Krieger dedicates substantial resources to increasing the number of qualified specialists in the fields of neurological and developmental disabilities. With the Institute's support, our faculty and staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in their fields. We also take seriously our responsibility not only to improve care through research, but to share that knowledge with others. That is why every year, more than 1,000 people, from all academic levels, come to train with renowned experts from a wide variety of disciplines.

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Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

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Audiology Department Communication and Sciences Disorders Training Program

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Center for Excellence in Public Health Leadership

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Center for Innovation and Leadership in Special Education

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Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation Department

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Child Neurologist Career Development Program (CNCDP-K12)

CARE Program

Clinical and Research Experience (CARE) Program

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Developmental Neuropsychiatry Scholars Program

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EA-SHELLS (Early Achievements-Shaping Early Language and Literacy Skills)

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities

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Maryland Rebuilds - Early Learning Model of Excellence

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Maternal and Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Program

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Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency Program

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Nursing Training Program

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Nutrition Training

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Occupational Therapy Premasters Training

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Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship (PRM)

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Physical Therapy Training

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Project ECHO

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Psychiatric Social Work Post-Master's Fellowship

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Psychology Training

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Social Work Master’s Level Training: Virtual

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Social Work Master's Level and Undergraduate Level Training

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Social Work Master's Level Internship: Trauma

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Social Work Master’s Level Internship: Therapeutic Foster Care

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Social Work MACRO Therapeutic Foster Care Internship

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Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship

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Spinal Cord Injury

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T32 Research Training In Rehabilitation For Brain Injury And Neurological Disability Program

The goals of the Institute’s clinical training programs are twofold:

  1. To train leaders in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities and
  2. To help ensure that there is a sufficient number of qualified professionals to meet the needs of children with special health care needs and their families.

In addition to clinical training, the Kennedy Krieger Institute provides research training from undergraduate to post graduate levels and training to those who are already in the field. Publications, continuing education activities, outreach training, technical assistance and other dissemination activities are some of the ways that the Kennedy Krieger Institute meets its training mission.