Our burn surgery fellowship is currently recruiting a fellow for the July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 fellowship year.
Ideal candidates for our program must have completed or be completing an ACGME approved General Surgery or Plastic Surgery residency and be eligible for certification by the American Board of Surgery. Applicants interested in stepping out of their General Surgery or Plastic Surgery residency for fellowship are reviewed on an individual basis. J-1 and H1b visas are encouraged to apply. Our program selects one candidate each year.
Eligibility
For the burn fellowship
Two years of an ACGME-accredited general or plastic surgery residency.
We also encourage international graduates with general or plastic surgical training to apply.
For the surgical care fellowship
Three years of an ACGME-accredited procedure-oriented residency, such as in one of these disciplines—General Surgery, Surgical Subspecialties, Anesthesia, Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, candidates are expected to be certifiable (or already be certified) by the American board of their specialty.
Further considerations
- Ideal burn fellowship candidates will have completed or be near completion of an ACGME General Surgery or Plastic Surgery residency and be eligible for certification by the American Board of Surgery.
- Applicants interested in stepping out of their general surgery or plastics residency are reviewed on an individual basis, and must have completed at least two years of residency.
- We evaluate international graduates on an individual basis. Individuals with J-1 and H1b visas are encouraged to apply.
Required documents
- Completed burn surgery fellowship application form
- Current curriculum Vitae with research experience and publications listed
- Letter of recommendation from your current program director (label as LOR from Program Director)
- Two letters of recommendation from instructors who are familiar with your work
- Personal statement
- USMLE report for Step 1, 2, 2CS, and 3
- ABSITE Report (if applicable)
- Copy of ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
Apply Today
To apply, forward the following material to the University of Iowa Surgical Education office at surgical-education@uiowa.edu