Contact us

For any additional questions, please contact our program administrator.

Email Kelly Russell

(281) 440-2298

How to apply

  • NRMP: 2211442F0
  • ACGME: 4424844006

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About our program

This newly accredited Surgical Critical Care (SCC) Fellowship at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a one-year, ACGME-approved program starting in 2025. As the first of its kind in the HCA Gulf Coast Division, the program offers an immersive experience at a busy Level II Trauma Center in Houston, Texas.

Program Highlights

  • Duration: 12-month clinical training program.
  • Location: HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (Houston, TX).
  • Capacity: Two fellowship positions available annually.
  • Clinical Volume: Fellows gain extensive hands-on experience in managing high-acuity patients in a busy Level II Trauma ICU environment.

Get to know the team

  • Core Faculty, Dr. Shiree Berry, M.D.
  • Core Faculty, Dr. Stephanie Morris, M.D.
  • Core Faculty, Dr. John Anguay, M.D.

Salary
Year Salary Meals Total
PGY-6 $76,128 $950 $77,078

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
  • Retirement: 401k (employer matching offered)
  • Equipment: iPhone, Laptop, White Coat, Scrubs
  • On-Call Meal Stipend: $950 per academic year
  • Orientation Stipend: Up to $1,000 (not eligible for HCA transfers)
  • 20 days PTO - Vacation/Sick Leave
  • 6 weeks Paid Medical Leave

Curriculum Highlights

  • Clinical Leadership: Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds in the Surgical/Trauma ICU and direct patient care under faculty mentorship.
  • Operative Experience: Perform emergency surgical procedures, including trauma and emergency general surgery (EGS) cases.
  • Procedural Proficiency: Master critical care procedures such as bedside ultrasound, percutaneous tracheostomy, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Academic Engagement: Participate in a structured didactic curriculum, weekly core conferences, and journal clubs.
  • Research & Quality Improvement: Conduct clinical research and participate in trauma process improvement and quality initiatives.

FAQs

Our program offers 2 categorical positions each year.
At full complement, we will have a total of 2 fellows.
Yes, we accept IMG; however, it is preferred applicants have graduated no more than 2 years prior to applying to the program.
Hospital training programs do not sponsor visas. The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is the sole sponsor of J-1 physicians in clinical training programs. For more information, please visit www.ecfmg.org.
No, we do not offer relocation assistance.