The University of Texas Medical
Branch has received accreditation from the Residency Review Committee
of the ACGME to conduct a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship leading to
American Board of Surgery eligibility. Training is done in
conjunction with the Shriner's Hospital for Children-Galveston Burn
Unit, emphasizing current concepts in the management of the critically
ill patient.
The program exposes surgical residents at the PG4 level and above
to a wide variety of pathology, including burns, trauma, pulmonary
dysfunction, renal failure, and nutritional support. Teaching
responsibilities of the fellows include monthly lecture presentations
directed at junior house staff and medical students. Didactic lectures
given by recognized experts in their field cover an extensive review
of theory and practice in preparation for the Critical Care boards as
well as training future leaders in surgical research and education.
Eligibility Criteria
Each fellow must successfully complete an ACGME-accredited specialty
program and/or meet other eligibility criteria as specified by the
Review Committee. The program must document that each fellow has met the
eligibility criteria.
- Completion of at least three clinical years in an
ACGME-accredited graduate educational program in the disciplines of
general surgery, neurosurgery, urology, or obstetrics and gynecology is a
prerequisite for admission to the program.