Application Process

Four to six fellowship training positions are available each year. The application cycle begins 12 months prior to the start of the fellowship.

Dr. Moreland and Dr. Green with a fellow in the office on a Computer

We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)-sponsored match for subspecialties with the following application cycle:

July-November: Submit application package on ERAS
August-November: Interview of selected candidates
December: Submit rank order list to NRMP
December: Match results and offer of appointment (for following July)

Requirements

Applicants must have an M.D. degree or equivalent and must have completed or be enrolled in a three-year residency program in general pediatrics or one of the alternate American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) pathways.
Applicants must have U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or a J1 visa. Foreign graduates need an ECFMG certification that is valid for the duration of the fellowship.
Applicants should use ERAS, as explained on the following sites:
- ERAS
- NRMP

The application package should be completed on ERAS and include:

Completed application
Curriculum vitae
Personal statement with long-term goals
Three letters of recommendation, including one from a department chair or residency director

Our program is also listed on FREIDA.

Additional Resources

2013-2014 Fellowship Contract
Our Program on AMA-FREIDA
ERAS
NRMP for Fellowships
ABP General Criteria for Subspecialty Certification
ACGME Program Requirements for Pediatrics
Pediatric Residency Program
Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Web Resources for UT Southwestern Fellows (Requires UT Southwestern login and password)
AAP Section on Critical Care

If you are interested in an elective rotation in Cardiovascular Critical Care Medicine at Children’s Medical Center, please contact Melissa Perry, Manager of Educational and Alumni Affairs, at 214-456-4467 or by melissa.perry@utsouthwestern.edu.