OverviewLucile Packard Children’s Hospital’s pediatric surgery training fellowship is an ACGME-accredited two-year clinical training program that pairs diverse clinical experiences with in-depth research and state-of-the-art learning opportunities. The program, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers comprehensive clinical care and research opportunities in a 272 bed quaternary care hospital that is rated as one of the top ten children's hospitals by US News and World Report. Clinical services include general pediatric surgery; thoracic surgery; advanced laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, cervicoscopic and subcutaneous endoscopic techniques; fetal diagnosis and counseling; adolescent bariatric surgery; multidisciplinary care of vascular anomalies; intestinal rehabilitation program; and a surgical simulation laboratory.After completion of our pediatric fellowship training program, Packard Children’s offers eligible candidates an unparalleled opportunity for an individual interested in developing an academic career in pediatric surgery in the form of a one- to two-year postgraduate staff position with a competitive salary and nearly 100% protected research time. This endowment-supported position frees the holder from the demands of a busy clinical practice and concerns about adequate research support. Potential areas of scholarly focus include, but are not limited to, epidemiology and outcomes, translational laboratory research, biodesign and surgical innovations, surgical education, and the clinical applications of new technologies such as robotics and endoluminal therapies. Packard Children’s Division of Pediatric Surgery participates in the National Resident Matching Program (Program Code 1820445F0). Program DetailsRead more about this exciting new program.Pediatric Surgery Residency Curriculum (full version): Outline of Educational Activities, Assessment Tools, and Performance Metrics Apply OnlineInterested individuals can apply to the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship program through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) web site: http://www.aamc.org/eras.Contact UsFor more information about the pediatric surgery fellowship training program, please contact:Lisa Moreno Residency Training Coordinator lmoreno@lpch.org (650) 724-3664 Craig Albanese, MD Program Director calbanese@lpch.org (650) 724-3664 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
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