Lubbock Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

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Advanced Training in Multidisciplinary Critical Care Medicine

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Surgical Critical Care fellowship program shall train physicians for superb practice in surgical critical care through acquisition of knowledge, technical surgical skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to interact effectively with patients and other healthcare personnel. Fellows shall supervise surgical critical care units and conduct scholarship through engagement with Trauma and Surgical ICU, Burn ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, and Anesthesia faculty.

Fellows shall receive comprehensive, in-depth exposure to multidisciplinary surgical critical care medicine.The program shall prepare the fellow to function as a qualified practitioner at the advanced level of performance expected of a Board-certified specialist. Fellow shall develop a comprehensive knowledge base and pass certifying examination sponsored by the American Board of Surgery. The Surgical Critical Care (SCC) Fellowship program shall emphasize structured self-learning, while supporting individual interests, and promote the skills necessary for life-long learning. The program shall require and encourage engagement in scholarly activity, including quality improvement projects.

Accepting Applications

Texas Tech University Health Science Center (外网天堂 in Lubbock, TX) is presently seeking Surgical Critical Care Fellowship applicants for the academic year 2025-2026 (AY 25-26).

Our SCC Fellowship program, located in West Texas, provides an outstanding exposure to complex surgical critical care at an American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 Trauma Center and American Burn Association verified Level 1 Burn Center. Fellows shall also develop the administrative skills necessary for a leadership role in Surgical Critical Care through attending Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conference, Peer Review, and all Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) related meetings. 外网天堂 and University Medical center sees over 4,500 trauma patients per year, and has a catchment area of nearly 250,000 square miles, making it the nation鈥檚 trauma center that is farthest from an adjacent Level 1 Trauma Center.

Qualifications: All required clinical education for entry into ACGME-accredited fellowship programs must be completed in an ACGME-accredited residency program, an AOA-approved residency program, a program with ACGME International (ACGME-I) Advanced Specialty Accreditation, or a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)-accredited residency program located in Canada.

Prior to appointment in the program, fellows must have completed at least three clinical years in a residency program that satisfies the requirements above in general surgery.

To apply you will need to email CV, Step Scores and 3 letters of recommendation to SCC Fellowship Coordinator.

Applicants
Conferences and Education

All applicants are required to apply through the SAFAS, to participate in our interview process, as well as to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). All documents must be received by the program via SAFAS by the SAFAS deadline each year. However, earlier application is encouraged, as we will review applications after completion, and interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. Thus, our available interview slots may fill and limit availability for later applicants.

Fellowship interviews shall be conducted virtually. An interview is an essential part of our selection process. Upon completion of the SAFAS application, all materials are reviewed carefully, and interview invitations are extended to selected candidates. Exact dates and additional details shall be conferred when candidate is selected for an interview.

Fellows Education Schedule Assessment Year 2024-2025

Faculty

Steven E. Brooks, MD, FACS
Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Director
Director, Trauma Surgical ICU (TSICU)
Steven.Brooks@ttuhsc.edu

Alan Pang, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Alan.Pang@ttuhec.edu

Tabitha Threatt, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Tabitha.Threatt@ttuhsc.edu

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John A. Griswold, MD, FACS
Professor, Vice Chair, Chair Emeritus of Surgery
Medical Director, Timothy J. Harnar Burn Center
John.Griswold@ttuhsc.edu

Robyn Richmond, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Robyn.Richmond@ttuhsc.edu

Justin Vaughan, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Justin.Vaughan@ttuhsc.edu

Jayne McCauley, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Trauma Medical Director
Jayne.Mccauley@ttuhsc.edu

Ariel Santos, MD, MPH, FRSCS, FACS
Professor and Interim Chair of Surgery
Ariel.Santos@ttuhsc.edu

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