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
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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.