Fellowship in Peripheral Nerve & Microsurgery

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree.
2. Completion of appropriate prior surgical residency training relevant to the fellowship.
3. Graduates of United States or Canadian medical schools must have graduated from a school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or an American Osteopathic Association-accredited medical school.
4. International Medical Graduates must have graduated from a medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and meet the applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification or United States medical licensure requirements.
5. Applicants must meet Cedars-Sinai Graduate Medical Education and California medical licensure requirements.
6. Fellowship applicants are required to provide the applicable examination and credentialing documentation, including United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores and recommendation letters.

The Peripheral Nerve & Microsurgery Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center provides advanced training in the diagnosis and surgical management of peripheral nerve conditions using microsurgical techniques. The fellowship focuses on complex peripheral nerve reconstruction, nerve injuries, brachial plexus conditions, and other disorders requiring specialized nerve surgery. Fellows gain hands-on exposure to microsurgical procedures and reconstructive techniques under experienced faculty in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The program also provides multidisciplinary exposure to related surgical specialties and advanced reconstructive care. The fellowship is directed by Mitchel Seruya, MD, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Director of the Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai.

1. Submit the fellowship application through the application route specified by the Peripheral Nerve & Microsurgery Fellowship.
2. Provide the required application documents, including curriculum vitae, medical school documentation and details of prior residency training.
3. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) documentation and other required examination/credentialing records.
4. Provide two letters of recommendation, as specified in Cedars-Sinai's fellowship applicant policy.
5. International Medical Graduates must provide the required Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) documentation and applicable California licensing documentation.
6. Eligible applications are reviewed by the fellowship/program leadership, and selected applicants are invited for an interview.
7. Final appointment is subject to completion of Cedars-Sinai Graduate Medical Education credentialing and other institutional requirements.