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
Cynthia D. Downard, MD, MSSc – President
Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
c0down01@louisville.edu
KuoJen Tsao, MD – Secretary
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth,
Houston, TX
kuojen.tsao@uth.tmc.edu
Upcoming APSTPD Events
Fall 2023 Meeting of the Association of Pediatric Surgery Training Program Directors
Friday, October 27, 2-6pm Eastern Time
Virtual Meeting
Open Fellowship Positions
Search for a pediatric surgical program or position to help in your quest to make a big difference in young lives.
Numerous positions listed for:
2023 Fellowship Interview Dates
Additional Resources
- PedSurg Resource – your FREE pediatric surgical resource
- Strategies for Equity in Pediatric Surgery Fellow Selection
Available Events
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).
