Fellowship in Burn Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed an approved residency in General Surgery.
2. Applicants must hold a California medical license or be eligible to obtain one.
3. Applicants must be eligible for or certified by the American Board of Surgery.
4. Applicants must demonstrate established teaching ability with medical students and surgical residents.

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine provides advanced medical education, clinical training, and research opportunities through its Department of Surgery. The Burn Fellowship Program develops the advanced clinical skills and knowledge required to manage patients with burn injuries and related trauma. Training takes place at the UC San Diego Regional Burn Center, which includes an intensive care unit, a dedicated burn care unit, and an outpatient clinic for burn assessment and treatment. Fellows gain experience in acute burn management, surgical treatment, critical care, and multidisciplinary patient care. The program aims to prepare surgeons for professional practice in burn medicine through clinical training and the development of compassionate, patient-centered care skills.

1. Request the Burn Fellowship application from the fellowship coordinator, Azniv Mattos.
2. Complete the application form with the required personal, educational, and professional details.
3. Include information about previous residency and clinical training.
4. Provide a brief biographical sketch and an appraisal of career goals.
5. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the recommenders to the fellowship coordinator.
6. Submit the completed application and supporting documents for review by the program.
7. Follow any additional instructions provided by the program during the selection process.