Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care
Duration: 3 Year(s)
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Irvine, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pediatric Critical Care
Affiliation
University of California (UCI) - Irvine
Overview
The Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited, multidisciplinary training program designed to develop expertise in managing critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Conducted in collaboration with leading pediatric centers such as CHOC, the program provides extensive hands-on clinical experience in high-acuity environments like the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where fellows manage complex conditions including respiratory failure, septic shock, trauma, and post-operative complications. The curriculum emphasizes advanced critical care skills such as mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and resuscitation, while also integrating evidence-based practice, research, and teaching. Fellows are trained to work within multidisciplinary teams and progressively take on leadership roles, preparing them for careers as pediatric intensivists in academic institutions or tertiary care hospitals.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend as per UC Irvine GME salary structure based on training level, along with benefits such as health insurance and paid leave.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent international medical degree)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics Residency
- Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics
- Valid ECFMG certification (for international graduates)
- Eligibility for California medical license before joining
- Strong clinical background in pediatric or critical care medicine
- Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation (usually 3, including program director)
- USMLE transcripts and medical school records
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- Submit complete application including CV, personal statement, LORs, and exam transcripts
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews (often virtual)
- Program participates in the NRMP Match (Pediatric Critical Care Match)
- Final selection is based on match results and institutional approval
