Children's Surgery Methodology And Research Training (C-SMART) Program (NIH T32)

Programme overview

Two-year NIH T32-funded training programme for surgical scientists focused on paediatric populations, with Health Services and Outcomes Research and Basic and Translational Science tracks; core curriculum in study design, analytic methods and ethics, with optional master's degree.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; current intake not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Research fellowCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Language

EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Visa or work authorisation

US citizenship or permanent residency requiredCaptured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

1 October 2026Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

July 2027Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Applications opened 1 January 2026 and close 1 October 2026 for the July 2027 start.Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Complete the online Formstack application in a single session.Captured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Norma Melgoza, C-SMART Coordinator, nmelgoza@luriechildrens.org; Mehul V. Raval, MD, mraval@luriechildrens.orgCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

US citizen or permanent resident; surgical resident in good standing in an ACGME-approved US surgery programme, typically with 2-3 years of clinical surgical training; able to commit to two consecutive years of full-time research; no more than one year of prior T32 or individual NIH support.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Online Formstack application; cover letter; CV; up to three recommendation letters (department chair or residency PD, research-agenda letter, optional third)Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Stipend set by postgraduate year per McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern; health insurance, travel and some training expenses; additional salary from the Department of Surgery; possible coursework support.Captured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago / Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago / Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, United States hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Paediatric Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.