The UAB Division of Pediatric Surgery is committed to training the next generation of pediatric surgeons. We aim to provide all the tools and experience needed to deliver competent and compassionate surgical care to patients and their families in any surgical environment. We have partnered with Children’s of Alabama, our primary training site, a free-standing, 332-bed facility with a 54-bassinet surgical NICU. It is the state’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center, burn center, and pediatric ECLS center. Our division sponsors a two-year, ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship. In addition, we also sponsor non-accredited fellowships in pediatric endoscopic surgery and clinical research in pediatric surgery.
Birmingham, Alabama is a terrific place to live, a hidden-gem in the foothills of the Appalachians. Outside of the hospital there are many wonderful opportunities for our fellows and their families to explore. The metro area has outstanding public schools. The city boasts an exceptional food scene with multiple James Beard Award winners, festivals, museums, multiple sports and outdoor activities.
Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
The Division of Pediatric Surgery, UAB, and Children's of Alabama have partnered to provide an outstanding training environment for our ACGME-accredited Pediatric Surgery Fellowship. All facets of pediatric surgery are available for the trainees. Our faculty is committed to providing the teaching and mentorship needed to help each trainee achieve their future goals.
Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery Fellowship
This non-accredited fellowship seeks to teach and mentor surgeons interested in improving their pediatric surgical knowledge and skills, and to help each trainee achieve their future goals. Key features of the program include a large and varied operative experience, including primary management of pediatric surgery patients in critical care units, NICU, PICU, ECMO, major trauma and burns, as well as significant experience in endoscopic surgery and exposure to a range of pediatric subspecialties.
Clinical Research in Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
The Pediatric Surgery Research Fellowship provides surgical residents interested in pediatric surgery with dedicated time and mentorship to pursue clinical research during or after completion of their residency. This fellowship offers opportunities for surgical research mentorship, training in research methodology, and opportunities to present and publish research.