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neonatology

🏛️ Enduring ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The branch of paediatric medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the new-born.

neonatology — the branch of paediatric medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the new-born. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 38.36/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including Music Therapists, and midwife.

Category: knowledge › medicine SCI: 38.36/100 Also known as: new-born paediatrics, paediatrics, medical care of newborn infants

Occupations that require neonatology

Showing top 2 of 2 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

Music Therapists · 🤖 3.2/10
midwife · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is neonatology?

The branch of paediatric medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the new-born.

What category of skill is neonatology?

ESCO classifies neonatology under the knowledge category, specifically in the medicine subcategory.

Is neonatology an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 38.36/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.

Which jobs require neonatology?

In our catalogue, 2 occupations list neonatology as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Music Therapists, midwife.

How transferable is neonatology between industries?

ESCO tags neonatology as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is neonatology the same as new-born paediatrics?

Yes — neonatology is also known as new-born paediatrics, paediatrics, or medical care of newborn infants. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn neonatology?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands neonatology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.