Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

1. Must have completed at least 3 years of ACGME-accredited General Surgery training in the United States before fellowship entry.
2. Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.
3. Completion of the fellowship makes the fellow eligible for ABS Certification in Surgical Critical Care.

Stanford University is a leading academic institution recognized for excellence in medical education, advanced patient care, and biomedical research. Its medical programs integrate clinical training, scientific research, and multidisciplinary learning. The institution provides an innovative academic environment for developing highly skilled healthcare professionals. The Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is a one-year advanced training program designed to prepare surgeons for the management of critically ill surgical and trauma patients. Fellows receive comprehensive experience in surgical intensive care, trauma and emergency surgery, complex critical illness, and multidisciplinary patient management in a high-volume tertiary and quaternary care setting. The program also provides opportunities for research, quality improvement, teaching, simulation, trauma systems training, and innovation, preparing fellows for careers as independent surgical intensivists and academic leaders.

1. Apply through SAFAS.
2. Emailed application materials are not considered.
3. For the 2027–2028 fellowship year, applications opened on March 2, 2026, with a deadline of July 1, 2026.
4. Selected applicants are invited for a virtual interview via Zoom.
5. The program participates in the NRMP Surgical Critical Care Match.
6. Matches for the 2027–2028 fellowship year are announced according to the NRMP Surgical Critical Care Match calendar.