Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care

1. Completion of 3 years of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited clinical Pediatrics residency.
2. Must hold a valid medical license in the United States.
3. Graduates of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-approved United States and Canadian medical schools are eligible.
4. Graduates of American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical schools are eligible.
5. International Medical Graduates must have a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
6. International Medical Graduates must be eligible for a J-1 visa or hold permanent resident/alien status.
7. The program does not sponsor H-type visas.

The Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is a three-year advanced training program focused on the management of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Fellows receive comprehensive clinical training primarily at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, with exposure to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Neurocritical Care, and intermediate care settings. Training includes advanced procedures, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), pediatric transport, airway management, vascular access, simulation, and point-of-care ultrasound. The program also provides structured education, research opportunities, multidisciplinary conferences, and preparation for academic and clinical careers in Pediatric Critical Care.

1. Submit the fellowship application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Positions participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
3. Submit a personal statement describing your interest in Pediatric Critical Care and training goals.
4. Submit a current curriculum vitae.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation, preferably including one from the residency program director.
6. Submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, if applicable.
7. Applications are reviewed based on United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores, letters of recommendation, and other application documents.
8. Qualified applicants are invited for interviews.