Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (FPEM)

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
2. Applicants must have completed or be completing an accredited residency in Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine.
3. Applicants from Pediatrics residency follow the three-year fellowship pathway.
4. Applicants from Emergency Medicine residency follow the two-year fellowship pathway.
5. International medical graduates must meet applicable certification and California medical licensing requirements.
6. Applicants must submit the required application documents and satisfy the program’s selection requirements.

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in California that provides medical education, clinical training, and research opportunities. Its School of Medicine collaborates with Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego to deliver specialized pediatric emergency care and physician training. The Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (FPEM) prepares physicians to assess and manage acute illnesses and injuries in infants, children, and adolescents. Fellows gain hands-on experience in pediatric emergency care, trauma management, resuscitation, emergency ultrasound, toxicology, critical care, and emergency medical services. The program also emphasizes clinical research, quality improvement, teaching, and supervision of medical students and residents, preparing fellows for careers in pediatric emergency medicine.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program accepts applications only through this platform.
2. Include the following required documents:
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Personal statement describing your interest and career goals in pediatric emergency medicine
5. Three letters of recommendation, including one from your residency program director
6. Recent photograph
7. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores
8. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), also known as the Dean’s Letter
9. Medical school transcript
3. Submit the completed application by the program’s stated deadline of August 15.
4. Selected applicants attend online interviews, generally held during September, October, and November.
5. Follow the program’s instructions for final selection and appointment.