Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
Overview
The Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at Lurie Children’s Hospital is a two-year accredited postgraduate surgical training program that prepares fellows for independent practice in pediatric surgery. Based primarily at Lurie Children’s — one of the leading pediatric hospitals in the U.S. — and affiliated with Northwestern University’s McGaw Medical Center, fellows gain broad experience in surgical management of congenital and acquired diseases across newborns, infants, children and adolescents. Fellows learn with a focus on operative skills, perioperative care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice while rotating through pediatric surgery services and intensive care units. Training also includes didactic teaching, case conferences and mentorship from expert pediatric surgeons. The program’s goal is to develop clinical competence, surgical judgment, technical proficiency and professional readiness for leading roles in pediatric surgery practice or academic medicine.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend/salary consistent with postgraduate training pay scales at Lurie Children’s Hospital (as part of McGaw Medical Center GME compensation); exact figures are set by institutional policies.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completed an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
- Valid U.S. medical licensure and eligibility to train in the U.S.
- Successful completion or eligibility for the board examination in general surgery
- Participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) pediatric surgery match process
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Registration with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Surgery Match — applicants must participate to be considered for positions.
- Submit application materials including CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and supporting credentials as specified by the program.
- Interviews — conducted by the Division of Pediatric Surgery and faculty members during the selection cycle (often between January and March).
- Match results & offer — matched candidates receive fellowship positions through the NRMP Pediatric Surgery Match.
- Onboarding & credentialing — selected fellows complete institutional onboarding, licensing verification, background checks and start the program (commonly July 1 of the academic year).
