How to Apply

Surgeons in hallwayIf you are interested in applying to the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, applications are accepted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). 

Our program selects on candidate every other year through the NRMP. 

Application requirements

  • Completion of approved General Surgery residency prior to beginning the fellowship
  • Eligible for certification by the American Board of Surgery

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

 See the ERAS website

  • Applications will be reviewed in December 2019 for program year beginning August 1, 2021
  • Interviews will be held January through March of 2020.  Invited candidates will receive instructions to plan for interviews.  We use the Thalamus scheduling program. 
  • Match date: May 13,  2020

As noted above, the fellowship application process and materials are entirely through ERAS. 

Interviews

Invited candidates will receive instructions to plan for interviews. 

Interviews will be held January through March.

Contact information

Please contact Cate Unruh is you need further assistance. 

Email: cate-unruh@uiowa.edu