Pediatric Surgery Research Fellowship (Speer Laboratory)

Programme overview

The Speer laboratory has positions available for surgical research fellows. Dr. Speer’s laboratory is part of the Program in Children’s Regenerative Medicine, a dynamic and stimulating research community within the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Speer is a pediatric surgeon and basic-translational scientist with clinical and research interests in pediatric intestinal failure and rehabilitation.

Source intake statement at last review: Official APSA training-positions directory listing; current intake not confirmed

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

Training and clinical exposure

Directory-reported call requirement: 2-4 times per monthCaptured from the official source listed below

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-led; clinical call as statedCaptured 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

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Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

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Commencement / intake

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Application cycle

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Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Contact the programme as directed in the APSA directory listing.Captured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Allison L. Speer, MD (per APSA directory)Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Applicants should have an MD or MD/PhD degree and have completed the PGY-2 year minimum as a categorical resident in an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency program by the start of the fellowship.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Directory-reported support: NIH, Professional Society, Private, and Institutional FundingCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

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

Host institution

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in Houston, United States hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Paediatric Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.