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An individually identified portrait and biography are not available in the reviewed sources. Use the published leadership wording and official programme links below.
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Burn Surgery Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Samuel W. Jones, MD, FACS, FABA (Burn Fellowship Program Director); Alexander Kurjatko, MD (Associate Program Director)
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- University of Iowa Health Care
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Burn Surgery Fellowship
Adult and pediatric burn training across acute care, complex wounds, reconstructive needs and rehabilitation, with teaching and research responsibilities.
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa, United States
- Duration
- 12 months; a separate critical-care year may be combined
- Clinical participation
- Confirm the clinical role and privileges with the programme
- International applicants
- The how-to-apply page states that international graduates are evaluated individually and that individuals with J-1 and H-1B visas are encouraged to apply; a copy of the ECFMG certificate is requested if applicable.
- Funding
- Salary not stated on the cited pages. The page states the fellow is allowed one national meeting per year that is financially supported by the Burn Treatment Center.
- Application timing
- No closing date stated on the cited how-to-apply page, which says applications are being accepted for 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028 and that interviews begin mid-August 2026.
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
July 1, 2027–June 30, 2028
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Applicants should have completed or be completing at least three years of an ACGME-accredited general or plastic surgery residency. The application page describes individual review for applicants leaving after two years; proof of later residency completion is required. International applicants may apply; confirm visa and licensing eligibility.
Published training
- Acute burn care and resuscitation
- Complex wounds and burn reconstruction
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation and research
Application route
For the July 2027–June 2028 cycle, submit the Iowa application package to coordinator Tara Maurer. The page lists applications opening 1 April 2026 and interviews beginning mid-August 2026; contact the programme to confirm current availability.
Published application documents
- Completed fellowship application form
- CV including research experience and publications
- Personal statement
- USMLE Step 1, 2, 2CS and 3 scores
- ABSITE report if applicable
- ECFMG certificate for international applicants
- One letter from the current programme director and two additional instructor letters
Published contact note: Tara Maurer, fellowship coordinator: tara-maurer@uiowa.edu; Samuel W. Jones: samuel-w-jones@uiowa.edu
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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