Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

1. Must have completed the required Orthopaedic Surgery residency training for pediatric orthopaedic fellowship.
2. Must obtain a California Medical License before beginning the fellowship.
3. Applicants must be able to meet the clinical and professional requirements for fellowship training in California.
4. Applicants who require a visa cannot currently be accepted by the program.
5. The program accepts one fellow per year and is accredited by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA).

Stanford Medicine Health Care (SHC) is an academic health care system affiliated with Stanford University, providing advanced patient care, medical education, and research. Stanford’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions across different age groups. The Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is a one-year advanced fellowship designed to provide comprehensive training in the surgical and non-surgical management of pediatric orthopaedic conditions. Fellows gain clinical and operative experience in pediatric spinal deformities, sports medicine, hip preservation, developmental hip disorders, limb deformities, neuromuscular conditions, congenital disorders, and pediatric fractures. The program also emphasizes research, teaching, outpatient care, and progressive surgical responsibility, preparing fellows for independent practice in pediatric orthopaedic surgery.

1. Apply through SF Match using the Central Application Service (CAS).
2. Complete and sign the required CAS application forms.
3. Submit the CAS distribution list and payment.
4. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores.
5. Submit three letters of reference.
6. Submit an updated curriculum vitae in the required SF Match format.
7. The application is reviewed and selected candidates are invited for interviews.
8. The fellowship is one year, begins on August 1, and one fellow is selected each year through SF Match.