Pediatric Trauma Surgery Fellow

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Trauma Fellowship is based out of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Emory University. This is a non-ACGME accredited clinical and research fellowship that offers specialized training in the principles and practice of multidisciplinary care of traumatically injured patients. The fellowship is part of the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute, an affiliation between Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta focused on improving children's lives through outstanding clinical care, innovative research, and exceptional education. The position requires in-person work at an Emory University location.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or completed a general surgery postgraduate training program
Eligible for medical licensing in the US
Able to obtain a Georgia medical license
Member of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff in good standing
Advanced Trauma Life Support (if not already completed)

Nice To Haves

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) course
National webinars, through organizations such as Pediatric Trauma Society and Trauma Center Association of America

Responsibilities

Maintain responsibility, within the scope of current professional competence, for the care and supervision of assigned patients.
Provide patients with care at the generally recognized professional level of quality and efficiency established for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Write orders for treatment under the direction of or to implement the plan of treatment of the Professional Staff member responsible for the child’s care.
Abide by the policies and procedures of Children’s and the Rules and Regulations of the Professional Staff.
Abide by the ethical principles of their profession.
Participate in the quality management/improvement activities of Children’s.
Provide patient care under the supervision of an Active member of Children’s Professional Staff.
Participate in the Trauma simulations, System mass casualty drills, Secondary and tertiary quality review meetings, and Trauma Morbidity and Mortality and Trauma Process Improvement Conference.
Participate in the Weekly Pediatric Surgery didactic conference.
Participate in the Monthly joint Trauma and Pediatric Surgery research meeting, and participation in weekly Trauma research group meetings as able.
Participate in Bi-annual Trauma/Emergency Medicine/Interventional Radiology conference.
Attend the Annual CHOA Pediatric Trauma Symposium.