How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Successful completion of an ACGME general surgery residency program in the U.S. 
  • Must be eligible for a California medical license. 
  • At the time of entry into the fellowship program, all applicants must be board eligible or board-certified general surgeons under the auspices of the American Board of Surgery.

Positions

One to three positions are available each year (August to July).

Recruitment Timeline

  • Accepting Applications: June 1 to November 1
  • Interviews: June 1 to November 1
  • Offers: Early December

Apply Today

To apply, please submit the following documents:

  • Standardized Application
  • A current curriculum vitae 
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation, one letter should be from your residency program director
  •  Medical school transcripts
  •  Passport size photograph

Please send application documents to Kurt Melstrom, M.D., M.S., program director, kmelstrom@coh.org and to Christina Perez, program administrator, christinaperez@coh.org.