Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program

Program Highlights

Our ACGME-accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is designed to foster academic excellence, clinical expertise, and personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment. Fellows benefit from a wide range of opportunities and resources, including:

• Dedicated faculty and mentorship to support individualized career development
• Robust scholarly activity, with opportunities for oral/poster presentations at state and national conferences, and publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Off-site access to electronic medical records and medical literature for seamless learning and patient care
• Dynamic educational conferences, including case presentations, board review sessions, M&M meetings, journal clubs, and wellness and diversity-focused events
• Procedure and patient safety service, allowing fellows to sharpen procedural skills, lead quality improvement projects, and participate in mock codes and root cause analyses
• A collegial and collaborative environment, with engaged leadership and a culture that values both professional dedication and personal well-being

Our program is committed to equipping fellows with the tools, mentorship, and experiences necessary to thrive as independent, compassionate leaders in surgical critical care.

Curriculum & Rotations

Overview:

The Surgical Critical Care (SCC) Fellowship at Broward Health is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program designed to build a strong clinical foundation in the care of critically ill and injured patients. Through a structured and diverse rotation schedule, fellows gain comprehensive experience with a primary focus on intensive care, trauma, and surgical emergencies. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, clinical decision-making, and the development of essential leadership and procedural skills necessary for independent practice.

Training Highlights

• 6 months in the Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU) at Broward Health North
• 3 months in the TSICU at Broward Health Medical Center
• 1 month in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• 1 month on the Trauma Surgery service
• 1 month of elective time to explore subspecialty interests or career-focused training
• Additional clinical experiences in quality improvement, patient safety, and procedure-focused rotations

Fellows also participate in robust academic activities, including case conferences, morbidity & mortality (M&M) meetings, journal clubs, board review sessions, and simulation training.

This well-rounded curriculum ensures exposure to a broad spectrum of critical care scenarios and fosters the development of core competencies. Graduates are well-prepared to enter autonomous practice as skilled, confident surgical intensivists.

Applications

All applications to the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program at Broward Health North are processed through the Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Application Service (SAFAS).

We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and do not accept applicants outside of the Match.

Application and Interview Process

• Only applications submitted through SAFAS will be accepted (see application requirements above).
• We recommend submitting your application as early as possible, as interview slots fill quickly.
• Invitations to interview will be sent via email.
• All interviews will be conducted virtually.
• Only applicants with an interview appointment will be considered for an interview.

Broward Health North Program

Program ID: 4421144002 (2 Positions Per Program Year; 2 Total)
NRMP #: 18924442F0

We strongly encourage applicants interested in Surgical Critical Care training to apply and learn more about the unique features of our program through the interview process. Our Program offers outstanding clinical training and academic opportunities.

Program Leadership

Timothy Dickhudt, MD - Program Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

Dr. Timothy Dickhudt is a board-certified trauma and critical care surgeon and serves as the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Broward Health. With a deep commitment to excellence in trauma care, surgical education, and multidisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Dickhudt plays a central role in training the next generation of surgical intensivists.

Dr. Dickhudt earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, where he developed a strong foundation in patient-centered care and clinical excellence. He went on to complete his General Surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital – University of Miami, one of the nation’s busiest and most dynamic surgical training environments. Following residency, he pursued a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he further specialized in the management of critically ill and trauma patients.

Dr. Dickhudt brings extensive experience in managing complex surgical and critical care cases, and his leadership helps shape a clinically rigorous and academically enriching program. As an attending surgeon at Broward Health Medical Center, an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center, he is actively involved in the care of high-acuity trauma and emergency surgical patients.

He is deeply passionate about surgical education and mentorship, working closely with fellows, residents, and medical students to foster a culture of learning, inquiry, and compassionate care. Under his direction, the fellowship program emphasizes a balanced, immersive experience that includes hands-on clinical training, scholarly research, and administrative leadership.

In addition to his clinical and educational roles, Dr. Dickhudt is a dedicated advocate for quality improvement and trauma system development. He remains actively involved in institutional and regional initiatives to advance patient outcomes and promote excellence in surgical critical care.

Eric Johnson, DO - Associate Program Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

Dr. Eric Johnson is a board-certified trauma and critical care surgeon and serves as the Associate Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Broward Health. In this leadership role, Dr. Johnson is deeply involved in shaping fellows' educational experience, fostering clinical excellence, academic growth, and leadership development among the next generation of surgical intensivists.

Dr. Johnson earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his General Surgery residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Center, and went on to complete a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York City.

Dr. Johnson has a strong clinical background in trauma, emergency general, and surgical critical care. He works closely with faculty, fellows, and residents to promote a rigorous, supportive training environment, emphasizing evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.

Passionate about surgical education and mentorship, Dr. Johnson actively contributes to the fellowship program's curriculum development, simulation training, and research initiatives. His guidance is instrumental in preparing fellows for the complex demands of modern surgical critical care.

Dr. Johnson also plays a key role in quality improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration across Broward Health’s trauma and critical care services. His dedication to advancing patient outcomes and fostering teamwork has made him a respected leader and educator within the institution.

Related Websites

• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
• Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
• Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
• Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA)
• National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
• American Board of Surgery
• ACGME Transitional Year Overview