Pediatric Surgery
Fellowship Program
Program Requirements
To be considered, candidates for the position of Fellow in Pediatric Surgery should have met the following requirements:
- Doctorate of Medicine
- Completion of chief residency in an approved general surgery residence
- Eligibility to take qualifying examination in General Surgery
- Passes American Board of Surgery In-training examination
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification
- Current Washington State Medical license
View the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program brochure (PDF 145KB).
How To Apply
Candidates' applying to for the 2008 Pediatric Surgery Fellowship program can submit their application and related application documents through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) or request an application from the program coordinator.
The following materials are required to complete your application:
- Curriculum vitae
- Brief personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
Candidates must be registered with the National Resident Matching program (NRMP).
Individuals applying to our program can submit their materials through the ERAS system.
Application Deadline
Monday, January 7, 2008 (for the program year beginning July 1, 2009)
More Information
Caitlin Gerhardt, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Coordinator
Phone: 206-987-1177
Residency Program
The Division of Pediatric Surgery provides consultation and comprehensive treatment of all operative and non-operative pediatric surgical problems.
This includes common problems such as: hernias, hydroceles, appendicitis, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, gastro-esophageal reflux, "lumps and bumps," and soft tissue infections.
Uncommon problems include congenital anomalies and tumors of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, organ failure requiring transplantation, and extra corporeal membrane oxygenation.