Pediatric Transplant Surgery Fellow

Train with Global Leaders in Pediatric Transplantation -

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation

For more than 40 years, the Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has been a global leader in pediatric transplantation, shaping the field through groundbreaking innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and compassionate care. In partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, our multidisciplinary team continues to advance the science and practice of pediatric transplant surgery.

We are seeking applicants for a one-year Pediatric Transplant Surgery Fellowship that provides comprehensive, high-volume clinical experience in:

• Pediatric liver transplantation
• Pediatric kidney transplantation
• Pediatric intestinal and multivisceral transplantation
• Complex hepatobiliary and transplant-related surgical care

Fellows train alongside internationally recognized transplant surgeons and gain exposure to the full continuum of pediatric transplant care, including organ recovery, recipient surgery, perioperative management, and long-term outcomes. Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, and academic engagement are also available.

Ideal Candidates

Applicants should have completed an accredited two-year abdominal transplant surgery fellowship and seek advanced, focused experience in pediatric transplantation. Completion of USMLE Step I, Step II, and Step III is required prior to the start of fellowship training.

Why UPMC Children's?

• Home to one of the world's most experienced pediatric transplant programs
• Direct mentorship from internationally recognized leaders in transplantation
• Exposure to complex and innovative pediatric transplant procedures
• Collaborative environment with access to extensive research and academic resources
• Training within the renowned Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute

Learn More

For additional information, please contact:

George V. Mazariegos, MD
Chief, Pediatric Transplantation
Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation
Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute

Stacey Cote, MSN, RN, CPN, CCTN
Transplant Administrator, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh