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Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship

The Pediatric Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship is a one-year program intended for candidates who have received prior training in pediatric surgery but seek additional training in complex colorectal procedures, as well as pediatric urology and pediatric gynecology.

The Division of Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital formally integrates all specialties involved in providing complete care of the colon, rectum and pelvis in kids. This environment provides a unique experience for Pelvic Reconstruction fellows, providing access to a large number of pediatric reconstruction cases: particularly reoperations and collaborative operations involving colorectal, urology and gynecology.

The large patient volumes and number of colorectal, urologic, gynecologic and reconstructive cases at Children's National Hospital make it an ideal location to receive advanced pelvic reconstruction training. In addition, we have tremendous basic science, clinical, translational and outcomes research opportunities with unique clinical services.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation from pediatric surgeons with whom they have worked with via email or mail to:

Marc A. Levitt, M.D.
Division Chief, Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
Children’s National Hospital
111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington DC 20010

Contact Information

For more information on how to apply or to submit your application please contact us. 

Eligibility

Eligible candidates should have completed at least three years of general surgery or urology, or four years of gynecological training at an ACGME-approved (or equivalent) residency.

Applicants should:

  • Be fully licensed physicians in good standing in their home country
  • Have current clinical responsibilities in the field that would be enhanced by the additional Children’s National Hospital training
  • Commit to returning to their home country to practice to develop a colorectal program there
  • Demonstrate a need in their home country for the clinical services for which this program will train
  • Possess the knowledge, skills and academic achievements to be successful
  • Possess the support of their home institution and demonstrate that they will be able to implement program development upon return
  • Have the potential for ongoing collaboration and engagement of fellow/institution with Children’s National Hospital

Information for International Applicants

International applicants must have completed or been in the process of completing their pediatric surgery training and obtain ABSA surgical assistant credentialing. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the Program Director, Marc A. Levitt, M.D.

Explore Our Program

    The fellow will receive experience in advanced pelvic reconstruction surgery and collaborating specialties, including gynecology and urology. The fellow will spend time on pelvic reconstruction cases, including time in the collaborative clinic.

    With proper credentialing, the fellow will be able to second assist on any pediatric urology, pediatric gynecology or pediatric surgery case.

    Fellow Evaluation

    The fellow will be evaluated on a quarterly basis by the program director.

    Additional Training Opportunities

    Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction offers other training opportunities for prospective fellows. Explore the Colorectal and Colorectal Research Fellowships. 

    Learn More About Our Fellowship

    Faculty and Staff

    Meet the faculty and staff members that will work with the Pelvic Reconstruction fellows.

    Current Fellows

    Meet our current colorectal surgical fellows and discover more about what brought them to Children's National Hospital, what excites them about the fellowship and what a typical day looks like.

    Curriculum

    Take a look at our curriculum objectives for the Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship.