Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (FPEM)

• Must hold an MD or DO degree (or equivalent international medical degree)
• Must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in the respective specialty
• Must be eligible for a California medical license prior to joining
• Strong interest in pediatric emergency care, acute medicine, and research
• Ability to meet institutional and credentialing requirements

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at UC Irvine School of Medicine, conducted in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), is an ACGME-accredited program designed to provide advanced training in the emergency care of infants, children, and adolescents. The fellowship offers extensive hands-on experience in high-acuity pediatric emergency settings where fellows manage trauma, critical illnesses, and acute conditions while developing expertise in resuscitation, procedural skills, and rapid clinical decision-making. The program includes structured clinical rotations, interdisciplinary learning, and strong emphasis on research and scholarly activity, preparing fellows for leadership roles in pediatric emergency medicine. The duration of the program is 3 years for candidates who have completed a Pediatrics residency and 2 years for those from an Emergency Medicine background, depending on prior training.

1. Apply through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
2. Submit required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• USMLE/COMLEX scores

1. Applications are reviewed by faculty at UC Irvine–CHOC program
2. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
3. Final selection is done through the National Resident Matching Program Match process