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Trauma and Critical Care Fellowship As part of Virginia Commonwealth University, a Carnegie Foundation Level I Research University, the VCU Medical Center boasts major programs in cardiac, solid organ transplant, neurosurgery, and women's health. The Evans-Haynes Burn Center was the first civilian burn unit in the country and remains the only such facility in the state. MCV Hospitals, the teaching hospital component of the VCU Medical Center, is the region's only Level I Trauma Center. It has 20 Surgical Trauma ICU beds and has separate neurosurgical, cardiac surgery and burn critical care units. This ACGME-accredited Trauma and Critical Care Fellowship offers the opportunity to be trained by and work with world renowned specialists in trauma, critical care and burn injuries; to obtain publications; receive training in echocardiography for fluid status management; gain experience with point of care ultrasound, trauma systems and disaster planning; education of pre-hospital personnel, trauma prevention and mentorship in leadership, in addition to exposure to amazing clinical experiences. We have an active partnership with the Panamerican Trauma Society creating possibilities for international collaboration with other trauma-related professionals. The fellow is also expected to function as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery. Documents Required to Apply: Picture 3 original letters of recommendation. One must be dated within past year. - If currently in program must have one from current program director. Medical school diploma—certified copy Medical school transcript—certified copy Current CV Personal Statement Notarized copies of the following:   • USMLE 1, USMLE 2, and USMLE 3 Fellowship Program Director Michel Aboutanos, MD, FACS Fellowship Associate Director Paula Ferrada MD, FACS Please send applications and inquiries to:  pferrada@mcvh-vcu.edu

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS M3 Clerkship M4 Electives RESIDENCIES:    General Surgery    Cardiothoracic Surgery    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery    Plastic & Reconstructive Surg    Urology FELLOWSHIPS:    Burn (Evans-Haynes Center)    Trauma & Critical Care    MIS    Surgical Oncology    Transplantation    Vascular Surgery ADDITIONAL LINKS:    VCU Grad Med Ed Office    All About Richmond    VCU Medical Center    Grand Rounds Schedule

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