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The Association of Pediatric Surgery Training Program Directors (APSTPD) is comprised of the heads of all the ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery programs in North America.

APSTPD Leadership


KuoJen Tsao, MD – President

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth,
Houston, TX
kuojen.tsao@uth.tmc.edu


Mark Mazziotti, MD – Secretary

Texas Children’s Hospital,
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
mazziott@bcm.edu

Upcoming APSTPD Events

Spring 2025 Meeting
Tuesday, May 6th, 1-5 PM ET
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Montreal, Canada

APSTPD – Subspecialty Fellowship Interest Group
Thursday, May 8, 2025
6:15-7:15 AM, EDT
APSA Meeting, in Rue Sainte-Catherine

Open Fellowship Positions

Search for a pediatric surgical program or position to help in your quest to make a big difference in young lives.

2025 Fellowship Interview Dates

Pediatric Surgery Subspecialty Fellowship Recruitment

As match day for pediatric surgery fellowship is approaching, the APSTPD wants to fully support all the applicants who matched or did not match into fellowships.

As you know, any unmatched pediatric surgery candidates pursue subspecialty fellowships to strengthen their applications as well as begin their pediatric surgery clinical training. We recognize that the recruitment process can feel rushed and stressful for many applicants to find the right next step in their journey. As such, the Association of Pediatric Surgery Training Directors (APSTPD) in conjunction with the subspecialty programs have developed recruitment guidelines and timeline. These include a “no contact” and “no offer” periods to allow applicants to fully vet their opportunities.

We recognize that this may be a challenging time for some and hope this process will be smooth and uneventful.

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Additional Resources

Available Events

Pediatric Surgery Fellows Neonatal Minimally Invasive Course

May 10-11, 2025 
Montreal, Canada

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2025 APSTPD Scholars of Inclusive Excellence Program 

The Association of Pediatric Surgery Training Program Directors (APSTPD) has created a Scholars of Inclusive Excellence Program to encourage General Surgery Residents with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to consider a career in Pediatric Surgery. This is aimed at 1st and 2nd year General Surgery residents who might not be training in a program with consistent mentorship from Pediatric Surgeons.

2025 Scholars of Inclusive Excellence Program Application


2024 Winners


Dr. Shanquell M. Dixon
PGY 2 General Surgery Resident
University of Mississippi Medical Center


Dr. Abdimajid Mohamed
PGY 2 General Surgery Resident
Boston Medical Center

2023 Winners


Dr. Jessica Santos-Parker


Dr. Kevin Mutore

Resources for APSTPD Directors

Literature & Publications
Helpful resources include a variety of literature and publications produced by APSA committees.

STEPS Toolbox
The STEPS Toolbox slide presentations for senior faculty and senior residents to use for teaching medical students and junior residents

Critical Care Syllabus and Study Guide
Find infomration and tops from the APSA Surgical Critical Care Committee in the Critical Care Syllabus and Study Guide (PDF).