Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program trains physicians to be uniquely qualified pediatric intensivists who are also skilled in research.
A Message From the Program Director
Welcome to the Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program.
Our fellows are trained to diagnose and manage infants, children and adolescents with critical care illnesses and injuries. They offer pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) support, providing advanced-level care for patients with organ failure, administering procedural sedation and offering consultation services. They also act as medical control for critical transports.
Fellows’ additional scholarly work helps them develop the necessary skills to pursue careers in research and education.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Jason Werner, M.D.
Program director
Program Overview
The 36-month, ACGME-accredited pediatric cardiac care fellowship is evenly divided between clinical training and scholarly work. The flexible program can be tailored to the specific interests and goals of each fellow.
Fellows train at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
Core and Specialized Curriculum
- PICU Coverage (12 Months): comprehensive training with an average of every third- to every fourth-night call
- Anesthesia (One Month): advanced airway management and OR familiarization
- Cardiothoracic Surgery (One Month): evaluation and surgical repair of cardiac lesions
- Interventional Cardiology (One Month): hemodynamic interpretation and vascular access
- Transport Medicine (Two-Week Block): focused experience in stabilization and transport of critically ill children
Customized Curriculum
- Dedicated Research (18 Months): significant protected time for grants, funding identification and mentorship with minimal PICU coverage
- Electives (Three Months): customizable rotations to meet individual career goals
Weekly
- Fellows' Conference: core didactic sessions on essential pediatric critical care topics
- PCCM Multidisciplinary Conference: division business, quality indicators and chronic patient updates
Clinical Review
- Morbidity and Mortality: departmental and surgical case reviews
- Grand Rounds: expert-led discussions on global child health trends
- Academic Half-Day: fellow-led teaching in ventilator simulation and didactics
Research and Professional Development
- Journal Club (Monthly): fellow and faculty-led literature reviews
- Research and Career Development: review and critique of ongoing research programs, and access to the AHEAD Institute and Doisy Research Center
Program Highlights
- Flexible, customized curriculum
- PICU support for complex subspecialty cases
- Eighteen months of dedicated research time
- Progressive independence in clinical decision-making
- Mentorship from distinguished faculty
- Comprehensive, structured didactics
Current Fellows
Raisa Razalan, M.D.
Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Jamie Beversdorf, M.D.
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Meredith Vieira, M.D.
Residency: SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Apply
The fellowship program has one available position per year. Program leaders are always willing to discuss the application process with qualified candidates considering a career in pediatric critical care medicine.
The program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
Review the Application Process
About the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program
SSM Health proudly sponsors the Graduate Medical Education Program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. This university-based training program offers a world-class academic environment that fosters clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care. All program participants are employed by SSM Health, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience within a nationally recognized health system.