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Multivariable quantile regression models identified risk factors associated with longer postmenstrual age to achieve various physiologic milestones, including time to full oral feeding, time to wean from supplemental heat, the last day with an apnea or bradycardia episode, the last day on methylxanthine medications, and the last day on supplemental oxygen.<\/jats:p><jats:p>RESULTS. Most milestones were achieved between 34 and 36 weeks' postmenstrual age, although there were wide variations between patients. In most cases, feeding and oxygen milestones were achieved last. For each milestone there was a monotonic relationship between birth gestational age and the median achievement postmenstrual age. However, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and necrotizing enterocolitis strongly influenced these results in infants of younger gestational age.<\/jats:p><jats:p>CONCLUSIONS. This study provides epidemiologic data describing the achievement of basic physiologic milestones that influence the discharge of a premature infant. 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