Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery

1. Applicants must hold a recognized medical degree, such as a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent.
2. Applicants must have completed an accredited General Surgery residency.
3. Applicants must be eligible for a California medical license.
4. Candidates should meet the fellowship’s professional, clinical training, and credentialing requirements.
5. Applicants should be prepared to participate in clinical care, emergency surgery, intensive care rotations, teaching, and a required research project.

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine provides advanced medical education, clinical training, and research opportunities through its Department of Surgery. The Division of Pediatric Surgery works in collaboration with Rady Children’s Health to deliver specialized surgical care to infants, children, and adolescents. The division is also committed to surgical education, clinical research, and improving the treatment of complex childhood conditions. The two-year Pediatric Surgery Fellowship provides comprehensive training in general, abdominal, thoracic, neonatal, oncologic, and trauma surgery in children. Fellows gain hands-on experience in treating congenital abnormalities, intestinal disorders, hepatobiliary conditions, pediatric cancers, emergency surgical cases, and traumatic injuries. The program includes inpatient care, outpatient clinics, operating room training under faculty supervision, pediatric and neonatal intensive care rotations, multidisciplinary conferences, teaching responsibilities, and a required research project.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service and National Resident Matching Program application process.
2. Complete the application and provide all required supporting documents.
3. Submit the application before the program’s deadline in the fall, approximately 18 months before the August start date.
4. Attend an interview if shortlisted by the selection committee.
5. Complete the matching process and meet the required California medical licensing and credentialing requirements before joining the fellowship.