Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery

1. Must have completed a General Surgery Residency program.
2. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship training.
3. The program is intended for physicians seeking advanced clinical training in Pediatric Surgery.
4. Applicants undergo an extensive screening process before being selected for an interview.

Stanford University is a leading academic institution known for excellence in medical education, patient care, and biomedical research. Its medical programs combine advanced clinical training with innovative research and multidisciplinary learning. The institution provides a highly specialized academic environment for developing future healthcare professionals. The Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is a two-year clinical fellowship providing comprehensive training in pediatric surgery. Fellows gain experience in neonatal and pediatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery, thoracic surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, endocrine surgery, intestinal failure and rehabilitation, fetal diagnosis and counseling, vascular anomalies, and advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques. The program combines extensive clinical exposure with research and academic activities to prepare fellows for independent practice in Pediatric Surgery.

1. Apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
2. The program participates in the match every other year.
3. Applications are reviewed through an extensive screening process.
4. Approximately 10–15 applicants are selected for interviews.
5. Selected applicants participate in the fellowship interview process.
6. The selected fellow begins the two-year fellowship according to the program's scheduled start date.