Description

We are pleased to announce an open Surgical Critical Care Fellowship position for Appointment Year 2027 (Start Date: August 1, 2027).

 About the Program

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake has received ACGME accreditation for its inaugural Surgical Critical Care Fellowship. Our program offers a rigorous, clinically rich training environment within a high-volume combined Trauma ICU and Surgical ICU, providing fellows with broad and diverse exposure to the full spectrum of surgical critical illness.

During the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship rotation at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, fellows will gain comprehensive experience managing critically ill surgical patients. They will work alongside a specialized team of surgeons and intensivists to develop and execute tailored care plans to improve patient outcomes in a high-acuity setting. The fellows will receive hands-on training in advanced surgical techniques, critical care protocols, and the management of complex surgical cases. Opportunities will also include involvement in trauma response, ventilator management, and post-operative care, providing a robust foundation in surgical critical care that emphasizes both clinical excellence and patient safety.

At HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Fellows in the Surgical Critical Care rotation will benefit from close supervision by experienced board-certified surgeons and intensivists dedicated to enhancing medical education in surgical critical care. Clear Lake is also a training site for obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and surgery residents, as well as thoracic surgery and colon and rectal surgery fellows, providing a collaborative learning environment where fellows and residents can share knowledge and skills. Under the guidance of faculty, fellows will engage in hands-on training and actively manage critically ill surgical patients while also taking on teaching roles to supervise and teach residents during rotations. This setting fosters clinical competence and professional development in a supportive team-based atmosphere.

 Program Highlights

ACGME-accredited | 1-year fellowship | 1 position available

High-volume combined Trauma ICU / SICU (co-located unit)

Diverse case mix: trauma, emergency general surgery, hepatobiliary, colorectal, vascular, and thoracic critical care

Structured weekly didactics with protected educational time

Simulation-based procedural training

Mentorship from experienced surgical intensivists and core faculty

Board preparation aligned with FCCM and ABS examinations

Located in the Houston metropolitan area — one of the largest and most dynamic medical communities in the United States

Requirements

ABS board-eligible at time of appointment

Eligible for Texas Medical Board licensure

Strong commitment to surgical critical care as a career

 How to Apply

We are recruiting outside the formal match through SAFAS. Interested candidates should submit the following:

Personal statement

Curriculum vitae

Three letters of recommendation (including letter from current program director)

USMLE / COMLEX transcripts

Medical school diploma and dean's letter