Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship

In partnership with Children's Health of Orange County, UCI School of Medicine offers an ACGME-accredited Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship program.

The joint UCI and Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC) Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship is a two-year, ACGME-accredited training program with the goal of preparing well-rounded, adaptable pediatric surgeons who will thrive in any clinical setting.

Applicants must have completed the requirements of the American Board of Surgery by the proposed start of their training and be licensed to practice medicine in the state of California.

Curriculum

The program’s first-year curriculum includes eight months of pediatric surgery and one month each of NICU, PICU, otolaryngology and urology. The second year consists of 12 months of pediatric surgery.

Clinical Rotations

Fellows will spend the majority of their time at CHOC, rotating in the NICU, PICU, ENT and Urology units.

Research

Fellows are encouraged to advance their academic interests by availing themselves of the program’s strong institutional support for research, which includes biostatisticians, research coordinators and support staff.

Salary & Benefits

Fellows are paid according to the university/hospital pay scale for trainees based on their post-graduate year. This salary is competitive and considers the cost of living in Southern California. Visit the UCI GME website for more information about salary and benefits.

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and we participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

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Learn more about the UCI/CHOC Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship on the CHOC website.

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