• Trauma only
• Critical Care only
• Trauma & Critical Care
• Acute Care Surgery
• Advanced Practitioner
• Burn Surgery

• Duration: 12 months
• Positions available: 2
• Salary:
• Program Director: Keonna Johnson, MD, FACS

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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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.

Core Responsibilities
• 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.

Program started 2025

How to apply

Qualifications: • Educational Background: Completion of a full residency in an ACGME-accredited primary surgical specialty.

• Licensure: Must be eligible for a Texas Physician License.

• Citizenship/Visa:
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
J-1 Visa applicants must have valid ECFMG sponsorship.

• Certifications: Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is required.

Applications are accepted through the Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Application Service (SAFAS). Please contact Program Administrator Kelly Russell for inquiries.

Program Director: Dr. Keonna Johnson ([email protected])
Program Administrator: Kelly Russell ([email protected])

Research opportunities

Research & Quality Improvement: Conduct clinical research and participate in trauma process improvement and quality initiatives.
Candidate Requirements

Location

Houston, TX 77204
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