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University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NEDate Posted: October 2, 2023
The Surgical Critical Care (SCC) Fellowship at UNMC is a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship for residents with at least five years of ACGME-accredited general surgery training in the United States. Currently we have 2 positions available beginning in August 2024. The UNMC SCC fellowship program provides the highest level of training possible, culminating in eligibility for American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgical Critical Care. Our year-long SCC fellowship at UNMC, a level 1 accredited trauma center, is comprised of rotations in the surgical intensive care unit, cardiovascular intensive care unit, and neuro-intensive unit. Additional opportunities include, but are not limited to: ultrasound, research, quality improvement, trauma systems training, rural trauma experiences, teaching and simulation.University of Nebraska Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NEDate Posted: October 2, 2023
The Surgical Critical Care (SCC) Fellowship at UNMC is a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship for residents with at least five years of ACGME-accredited general surgery training in the United States. Currently we have 2 positions available beginning in August 2024. The UNMC SCC fellowship program provides the highest level of training possible, culminating in eligibility for American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgical Critical Care. Our year-long SCC fellowship at UNMC, a level 1 accredited trauma center, is comprised of rotations in the surgical intensive care unit, cardiovascular intensive care unit, and neuro-intensive unit. Additional opportunities include, but are not limited to: ultrasound, research, quality improvement, trauma systems training, rural trauma experiences, teaching and simulation.Columbia University Medical CenterDate Posted: October 2, 2023
The Columbia University Transplant Surgery Program together with the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology are offering a 2-year NIH-funded research position. The laboratory studies immunology in our large cohort of transplant recipients and also in various large animal transplant models (primate and pig). Fellows can expect to gain significant surgical experience in our animal models (including kidney, intestine, and multivisceral transplants), broad understanding of transplant immunology, and exposure to several clinical and research leaders in the field of transplantation. Immunology background and basic science benchwork experience (cell cultures, ELISA, PCR, flow cytometry) are helpful but not mandatory. Qualified applicants should have completed at least PGY2-level surgical training. Preference will be given to those in American general surgery training programs. Start date flexible. If interested, please contact Dr. Joshua Weiner at jiw2106@cumc.columbia.edu. Please send CV cover letter explaining interest in the position. Interviews to follow.Lincoln Medical CenterDate Posted: September 25, 2023
The Lincoln Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma designation, has an unexpected opening for a 1-year fellowship in Surgical Critical Care beginning August 1, 2024. The Lincoln Medical Center is a 400-bed hospital located in the South Bronx, New York. The medical center provides comprehensive care to a diverse population. Lincoln has a long history of ongoing excellence in Trauma Care. The educational program provides a well-rounded curriculum to prepare surgeons to become future critical care directors. Trainees who have completed an ACGME approved general surgery training program or pediatric surgery training program are preferred. Consideration will be given to highly qualified individuals who have completed a 5-year general surgery ACGME accredited Program or D.O. Program.HCA HEALTHCARE FLORIDA- OCALA HOSPITALDate Posted: September 18, 2023
University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare Florida Ocala Program is currently seeking 2 fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. This ACGME accredited program is based at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, the consortium for North Florida Division in Ocala, Florida. The consortium provides trainees with all resources needed for a complete, well-rounded educational experience. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, the primary site, has a State and American College of Surgeons (ACS) verified Level II Trauma center (over 2,800 cases last year) with a fully staffed ICU and TICU, as well as a variety of surgery resources. Fellows will have full access to inpatient and outpatient facilities, clinics, and a dedicated department for education at the primary clinical site.UT Health San AntonioDate Posted: September 18, 2023
The Metis Foundation, in conjunction with The Division of Plastic Surgery at UT Health San Antonio, has an immediately available research fellow position through July 2024. There will be an opportunity to extend for a further year, contingent upon funding availability. This funded post will include opportunities to perform small and large animal studies and surgeries involving nerve regeneration, bone defect/gap reconstruction, VCA transplantation and ex vivo perfusion of tissue composites. Applicants will be expected to have basic surgical skills with microsurgical skills preferred; however, surgical project specific training will be available. In addition, applicants will be involved in study design and statistical analysis. Successful candidates will be expected to present and publish this work. Additionally, applicants will be expected to participate in journal club, regular team meetings, participate in journal/chapter review article authorship, assisting in writing grant proposals and interact with cross-institutional collaborators. Candidates will be able to join faculty in clinical surgical cases when time allows. This position would be ideally suited for junior surgical residents seeking training positions in plastic surgery. The Metis Foundation is a 501c(3) specifically organized to advance clinically relevant scientific research to the medical community, especially within the US Department of Defense. This post will support the RESTOR Research Military Program.Florida Surgical SpecialistsDate Posted: September 18, 2023
FLORIDA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS ENHANCED GENERAL SURGERY FELLOWSHIP: ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC FOREGUT, HERNIA AND COLORECTAL FELLOWSHIP Location: Florida Surgical Specialists; Bradenton, Fl Program Director: Paul Toomey, MD, FACS Program Co-Directors: Riva Das, MD, FACS and Alvaro Bada, MD, FACS Application process opens: August 15, 2023 Application process closes: April 30, 2024 Florida Surgical Specialists Enhanced General Surgery Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Foregut, Hernia and Colorectal Fellowship The Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery (SLS) presents this one year post-Graduate fellowship. This fellowship will include training in all facets of General Surgery with a focus in minimally invasive surgery. The fellowship will feature robotic operations with a primary focus on robotic inguinal hernia repairs and robotic colorectal operations. However, multiple robotic operations will be included, such as cholecystectomies, gastrectomies, ventral hernia repairs and anti-reflux operations. This will also be a true General Surgery experience. We will address all common benign diseases, General Surgical emergencies and complex Surgical Oncology, including, but not limited to, appendectomies, management of diverticulitis, anti-reflux operations for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hernia operations, melanoma excisions, lymph node biopsies, lumpectomies/mastectomies, small bowel resections, anorectal disease and complex gastrointestinal/colorectal operations. The Fellow will also gain additional extensive experience with upper endoscopies as well as colonoscopies. The fellowship started 2019-2020 with one fellow and increased to two fellowship positions 2020-2022. Intuitive has graciously agreed to sponsor one of the fellowship positions since 2020. FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION The primary training goal of this post Graduate fellowship is to improve patient care and teach advanced robotic/laparoscopic/endoscopic operative skills to individuals who are interested in propagating the field of minimally invasive surgery, while honing skills regarding complex/emergency General Surgery. The Florida Surgical Specialists Enhanced Gastrointestinal Surgery Fellowship is based upon a very busy clinical practice of General Surgery, especially foregut, hernia and colorectal surgery with intensive clinical research. There will be strong focus on minimally invasive and robotic surgery. We have a very high volume practice and at the forefront of technology/innovation for both minimally invasive and open operations. Dr. Paul Toomey, program director, is a pioneer in robotic surgery with experience in over 800 robotic operations in the last six years. Dr. Riva Das, co-program director, is a colorectal specialist focused on minimally invasive robotic operations to common colorectal diseases. Dr. Bada is also a pioneer in robotic surgery and adds complex ventral hernia repairs with the TAR approach to our practice. We will offer two positions starting August 1st, 2024 of the academic year, for graduates of accredited General Surgery training programs in the United States.This one-year program is designed for surgeons who want to increase their knowledge and technical skills in advanced laparoscopic/robotic operations and advanced GI Surgery/Colorectal Surgery. The program includes clinical, academic, and research components. The goals of the one-year fellowship are: Train fellows in the application of the following techniques of advanced GI Surgery for foregut, abdominal wall and colorectal diseases: Robotic Surgery Endo-luminal Surgery Emergency General Surgery “Open”, complex GI Surgery Prepare fellows to be leaders in Surgery and for careers in Surgery by: Providing guidance for the development of independent research During the fellowship, extensive experience is gained in flexible endoscopy, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced upper/lower endoscopy of the GI tract. The clinical activity of the fellowship is undertaken at all training facilities served by Florida Surgical Specialists. Florida Surgical Specialists serve three hospitals in Manatee and Sarasota Counties: Manatee Memorial Hospital (295-bed hospital in Bradenton, FL), Doctors Hospital of Sarasota (155-bed all private room facility in Sarasota, FL) and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (120-bed hospital in Bradenton, FL), Lakewood Ranch Surgical Suites and Manatee Surgery Center. The mission of Florida Surgical Specialists is to present Southwest Florida patients with the industry’s most ground-breaking surgical solutions for digestive disorders, cancer treatment and general surgery needs. YEAR SUMMARY Clinical care The Fellow is fully engaged in both clinical and research activities throughout the year. Clinical activities include inpatient and outpatient care. The outpatient clinical experience includes patients seen in a state-of-the-art outpatient facility. Outpatient clinics are on Monday and Friday. About 120-150 patients are seen per week in the clinic. The Fellow aid attending faculty in the clinic, along with medical students and physician assistant students. Three days per week Fellows’ activities focus on operative experience and inpatient care. The operative experience includes a spectrum of operations ranging from minimally invasive and robotic surgery to “maximally invasive” complex intra-abdominal and thoracic procedures. The operating schedule is very busy; the three attendings run approximately eight full operating rooms per week. There are no surgical residents competing for attention from the faculty. Research The research activities are undertaken almost daily throughout the year. The clinical research work involves collecting and analyzing data primarily from different databases including peptic ulcer disease, biliary dyskinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, melanoma, robotic inguinal hernias and LESS surgery outcomes and techniques. We run both investigator initiated and industry sponsored clinical trials, and the Fellow will be involved with the writing and/or implementation of these clinical trials. In addition, the fellow is involved in educating advanced robotic techniques to both pre-medical students and practicing visiting surgeons in the operating room. Research Expectations and Responsibilities Participate in ongoing research activities. Identify research projects of interest. Send abstracts to regional, national and international meetings. Complete preparation for presentations at regional, national and international meetings. Complete manuscripts covering research projects chosen by the Fellow. Initiate and maintain a registry for all procedures done in the fellowship, including outcomes. Participate in accrual, evaluation, and data management of various clinical protocols sponsored by the supervising surgeons. Education and Teaching Educational activities are a focus of the fellow. The fellow is responsible for informal teaching and for the organization and “running” of conferences, especially Monday afternoon conference where members of the service meet and discuss patient care. At this conference, we discuss all upcoming operations for the week and interesting patients we care for; the Fellow is actively involved in this conference. The Fellow is also engaged in the teaching of undergraduate students, particularly in the summer, in conjunction with a summer student education and research program. The Fellow will also attend and present at Surgical Grand Rounds, and cancer conference. Conferences with the attendings on clinical care and research occur daily. Fellow’s Weekly Activities Office Experience: Toomey/Das/Bada – each have office one day per week and our Physician Assistant has clinic Monday-Thursdays; Fellow will also have an independent clinic for indigent patients through our free We Care (local) program. Operative Experience: Fellow is mentored by three surgical attendings: Toomey/Das/Bada – each have 3-4 days/week of operative time Supervision & Evaluation The fellow will undergo written evaluations by all faculty of the fellowship quarterly during the year, and the fellowship director will discuss the evaluations directly with the fellow. The fellow should expect close contact with and mentoring by the faculty with daily exposure. The purpose of the evaluations will be to measure the fellow’s progress in achieving his or her goals (self-defined at the initiation of the Fellowship) and to facilitate achievement of these goals. The fellow will receive constructive criticism regarding his or her performance and a progress report on the chosen research project will be discussed. To obtain the certificate of completion, an unanimous decision on the part of the faculty will be required; this decision will be based on the written evaluations submitted by the faculty each quarter. Innumerable opportunities for feedback will exist for fellow and faculty on a day-to-day basis. Full encouragement for feedback is given. Frank and honest, especially constructive, criticism is encouraged. Basic Program Information: Interaction with Residents: No surgical residents Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Primary Institution?: No Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Secondary Institution?: No Is there a curriculum in place for fellowship?: Yes Are there teaching conferences available for the fellow?: Yes Is there an evaluation tool for fellow by faculty in place?: Yes Is there an evaluation tool for faculty by fellow in place?: Yes Citizenship and Visa Requirements: US Citizens US Permanent Residents (Green Card) We do not accept H-1B or J-1 Visas. Surgical Residency Requirements: We accept graduates of U.S. Residency Programs Examinations and Certifications: Applicants must have passed the USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3 exams. Applicants must have had at least 5 years of prior training in an ACGME accredited residency or in an AOA (American Osteopathic Association) accredited residency. Applicants who are ABS Board Eligible or Certified or AOBS (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery) Eligible or Certified. Contact Information For Questions: Scot Cranston, Chief Operating Officer Phone: 941-216-3602 Fax: 941-216-3605 Email: floridasurgicalspecialists@gmail.com Website: www.floridasurgicalspecialists.com To apply, please visit: http://sls.org/sls-fellowship-programs/sls-fellowship-application/Lincoln Medical CenterDate Posted: September 12, 2023
The Lincoln Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma designation, has an unexpected opening for a 1-year fellowship in Surgical Critical Care beginning August 1, 2024. The Lincoln Medical Center is a 400-bed hospital located in the South Bronx, New York. The medical center provides comprehensive care to a diverse population. Lincoln has a long history of ongoing excellence in Trauma Care. The educational program provides a well-rounded curriculum to prepare surgeons to become future critical care directors. Trainees who have completed an ACGME approved general surgery training program or pediatric surgery training program are preferred. Consideration will be given to highly qualified individuals who have completed a 5-year general surgery ACGME accredited Program or D.O. Program. Trainee must acquire an NYS Medical License.Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineDate Posted: September 12, 2023
Northwestern has an opening for a 1 year ACGME-accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship starting on 08/01/2024. This is a leading academic center within the beautiful and vibrant Magnificent Mile district of Chicago. Two features distinguish our fellowship program: [1] We create “Individualized Learning Plans” to accommodate the specific needs and aspirations of each fellow based on their chosen career trajectory. [2] We foster collaborative, multi-disciplinary and multi-specialty innovative educational programs and provide our fellows with immersive experiences through rotations on a number of diverse critical care units and related consulting services to provide comprehensive clinical experiences to manage all aspects of critical illnesses.Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDate Posted: September 12, 2023
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System's Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for one fellowship position to begin training on August 1, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia Commonwealth University Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is a one-year ACGME-accredited program at Central Virginia’s only Level I Trauma Center for adult and pediatric patients with about 4,500 trauma activations per year. Please visit https://surgery.vcu.edu/education/fellowships/surgical-critical-care/ for more information about our program.Cleveland Clinic Akron GeneralDate Posted: September 12, 2023
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship: 2024-25 Cleveland Clinic Akron General (CCAG) offers a 1-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Surgical Critical Care (SCC). This educational journey consists of a combination of clinical and career mentorship along with administrative and educational responsibilities. As this fellowship progress through the year, the fellow level of responsibility grows across all aspects of critical care. Candidates for the fellowship will have successfully completed 5 years of US postgraduate training by the time of entry into the fellowship program. The fellow will have the opportunity to manage most complex trauma and emergency general surgery patients in tertiary care settings. To enhance their professional development, our fellows will administer and supervise surgical critical care units and conduct scholarly activities. The goal of this fellowship is to prepare surgeons for career choice in academic surgery or private practice. One of the biggest strengths of our SCC fellowship is the excellent collaborative experience with other critical care units and various surgical services. The fellow rotations include 10 four-weeks in the field of critical care including SICU, CVICU and MICU. Electives include: • Acute Care Surgery • Trauma Surgery • Neuro-ICU • Supplemental month of SICU, MICU or CVICU Upon successful completion of the surgical critical care fellowship, trainees are eligible to take the Surgical Critical Care Certifying Examination. Thank you for your interest in our fellowship program.Staten Island University Hospital - Northwell HealthDate Posted: September 12, 2023
The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell offers a one-year Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Staten Island University Hospital, which is an ACS verified Level 1 Trauma Center and a regional Burn Center. This fellowship will focus on training in our surgical intensive care unit while also offering experience in the cardiothoracic, burn and medical intensive care units. The daily census in each respective unit is 10 to 15 patients on average. There are four faculty in the departments of trauma, acute care surgery and surgical critical care who together assume educational and supervisory responsibilities for the fellow.HCA Tristar Skyline Medical Center (Nashville, Tennessee)Date Posted: September 12, 2023
Fellows will demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to call effectively on other resources in the system to provide optimal health care. By the end of the training period, fellow will be able to: • Promote multidisciplinary patient care by collaborating with residents, faculty, and other health professionals to provide comprehensive patient care. • Transition throughout the year with experience into the “team leader.” • Utilize institutional resources to provide efficient and patient-oriented discharge care • Understand how health legislation, the third-party payment system, and the sociological, psychological, cultural, and managerial factors impact provision of cost-effective healthcare • Understand and discuss the need for a cost-benefit analysis of workup and treatment options, and participate in the development of a cost-effective patient management plan • Comply with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality • Examine the process and cause of medical errors and identify quality improvement or patient safety initiatives to address themLehigh Valley Health NetworkDate Posted: September 12, 2023
* Must have successfully completed an accredited general surgery residency. Board qualified or at least board eligible. * Must be able to qualify for a Pennsylvania graduate training license. (Passage of USMLE Step III.) * Must be BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certified. * The schedule for the surgical critical care resident will be determined on a daily basis. * The surgical critical care resident shall attend 75% of all mandatory conferences. * Participate in the weekly trauma conference. * The surgical critical care resident will be responsible for presenting at lecture at Surgical Grand Rounds. * Maintain case log and meet or exceed case log minimums to graduate and become eligible for critical care boards. Duties not inclusive of the structured curriculum may consist of other patient care or research activities assigned to the surgical critical care Fellow by the program director or faculty or supervising attending.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El PasoDate Posted: September 12, 2023
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso Surgical Critical Care Fellowship program has two fellow positions open for the 2024 year. There are eight months spent in the Surgical ICU, two months of Daytime Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and a list of selective rotations including Pediatric ICU, Cardiovascular Services (surgical plus medical) ICU, and Neurosciences ICU. There is a written didactic curriculum with asynchronous and synchronous learning activities presented weekly during a protected time didactics session. The learning environment is in an ACS Verified Level I trauma center surgery department and hospital. The catchment area serves over 1.5 million patients covering the cities of El Paso, Texas, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and most of southern and southeastern New Mexico. There are also some admissions from Mexico as the United States-Mexican Border is three miles away from El Paso. The trauma volume has exceeded 3,000 for the past three years.Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineDate Posted: September 12, 2023
Northwestern has an opening for a 1 year ACGME-accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship starting on 08/01/2024. This is a leading academic center within the beautiful and vibrant Magnificent Mile district of Chicago. Two features distinguish our fellowship program: [1] We create “Individualized Learning Plans” to accommodate the specific needs and aspirations of each fellow based on their chosen career trajectory. [2] We foster collaborative, multi-disciplinary and multi-specialty innovative educational programs and provide our fellows with immersive experiences through rotations on a number of diverse critical care units and related consulting services to provide comprehensive clinical experiences to manage all aspects of critical illnesses.Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn CenterDate Posted: September 12, 2023
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is seeking a Burn Fellow for Academic year 2024-2025. The Johns Hopkins Burn Center with its Michael D. Hendrix Burn Research Center is a regional burn center drawing from Maryland and surrounding states. There are over 600 acute burn admissions per year & 200 other related conditions. It has nationally recognized program of comprehensive care for patients with injuries and their late effects including an international burn reconstruction program. The fellowship is a one year position of clinical and research activity within the Johns Hopkins Burn Center It will provide the fellow outstanding Johns Hopkins quality educational opportunities from the experienced faculty. The fellowship is available to physicians who are board eligible in either plastic or general surgery or those who have completed three years general surgery training. Exposure to adult, critical care & burn reconstruction will provide each fellow with an exceptional opportunity. For additional information please contact me below or feel free to submit your CV & 3 letters of recommendation: Julie A. Caffrey, D.o., M.S., F.A.C.O.S. Associate Professor Division of Burn Surgery Director, Burn Fellowship Program Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD. 21224 410-550-0886 ext. 2 E-mail — jcaffre5@jhmi.eduBrigham and Women's HospitalDate Posted: September 12, 2023
The one-year fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard teaching hospital, is specifically designed for physicians who have completed their medical residency or at least 3 years of their general surgery training as well as people completing fellowships in other areas such as gastroenterology, critical care medicine, and primary care medicine. Our program focuses on physician management of patients who have complex medical or surgical conditions that require nutrition support in the form of parenteral or non-oral enteral nutrition. The fellow will develop clinical, critical thinking and teaching skills in the area of clinical nutrition including indications for parenteral and enteral nutrition, management of nutrition support when indicated, short and long term parenteral and enteral access issues, prevention and management of venous catheter and feeding tube complications. Fellows will train with highly qualified nutrition support certified registered dietitians and work under the direct supervision of our Nutrition Support Attending Physicians. They will have research opportunities with the Center for Surgery and Public Health at Harvard Medical School and will be expected to engage in an academic activity, at the end of which, the fellow will produce a manuscript for publication. At the end of the training, the fellow is expected to sit for the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition’s examination and become a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC).University of Virginia School of MedicineDate Posted: August 31, 2023
Professional development/research opportunities for surgery residents interested in academic careers are available in the laboratories of multiple federally-funded investigators studying solid cancer biology, clinical trials, and outcomes research. Positions for 2 years of dedicated research are available on the University of Virginia Surgical Oncology Training Grant (T32 CA163177) starting July 2024.We are looking for extremely talented and highly motivated surgery residents to work on any of a range of projects, including clinical trials, outcomes of therapies, and translational laboratory science for a range of solid tumors, including but not limited to cancers of the breast, pancreas, liver, GI tract, and melanoma. We have more than 20 outstanding mentors and will identify those that may best fit the stated research interests of goals of the applicants.
This work will involve designing studies, conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments, analyzing and interpreting results from these experiments, reviewing and interpreting large data sets from institutional clinical trials and from large public datasets. Selected candidates will be responsible for the presentation of data at local, regional, and national meetings; preparation and submission of manuscripts for peer-review publication; preparation and submission of grant applications; and engagement in the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate and medical students working in the laboratory.
Candidates will be expected to commit to a two-year postdoctoral research experience, with the option to extend the research time to a third year if mutually desired. This is a fully paid position at the GME PGY3 salary rate. Those interested in advanced degrees (e.g.: Masters in Clinical Research, PhD, or others) can be also be supported on the training grant. Surgery residents should have categorical positions at their home institutions that they can return to once the postdoctoral research fellowship is complete. The surgery resident does not need to be interested in a career in surgical oncology; rather, the surgery resident must be interested in pursuing an academic surgical career that can be in a variety of specialties.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)Date Posted: August 25, 2023
The Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB) in the Department of Surgery at UCLA invites applications from highly motivated individuals interested in learning and conducting research in the fields of surgery and cardiovascular medicine. We aim to help foster future physician-scientists who are committed to academics. One open position is available starting July 2024.We are an interdisciplinary research team that has ongoing projects encompassing all aspects of surgery and interventional specialties from cardiac surgery to interventional cardiology, trauma, and transplantation. We have rich collaborations with specialists ranging from cardiology, gastrointestinal disease, transplantation, critical care, and pediatrics. The laboratory has other projects including machine learning, device development, medical simulation and cardiovascular diagnostics. We provide state-of-art facilities for health services research with workstations and server access. The team works closely together, with frequent meetings with the Principle Investigator. Above all, we value teamwork, collaboration, scientific curiosity, and a deep commitment to research and academic medicine.
Qualifications:
UCLA welcomes highly motivated and hardworking individuals who would like to dedicate their research time to advancing clinical care. The ideal candidate should have a medical degree/equivalent and be in a ACGME accredited post-graduate training program. A strong preference is given to those with categorical positions. We will consider applications from individuals with different qualifications. The position requires a time commitment of at least 12 and as long as 36 months.
The scope of the planned research is individually discussed and specifically designed around candidates’ interests and career paths. Recent lab graduates have had their work published in impactful journals and have given presentations at national conferences.
Peyman Benharash M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery & Bioengineering || E-mail: pbenharash@mednet.ucla.edu
UCLA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide an inclusive and diverse environment. However, we cannot support scholars requiring work visas.
Ochsner Clinic FoundationDate Posted: August 25, 2023
The Department has a one-year funded research position which is filled by a physician who is currently enrolled in an approved residency in General Surgery. The research fellow conducts and participates in both translational and clinical colorectal research under the direction of the Jennifer Paruch, MD our Head of Colorectal Surgery Research. The research fellow also participates in direct clinical activities which include call, outpatient, inpatient, endoscopic, and operative experiences.Colon and Rectal research fellows are urged to conduct clinical research using existing clinical datasets. In addition, they are invited to participate in on-going clinical studies conducted by staff members of the department. Colon and Rectal fellows are required to write at least one paper for possible publication or presentation at a national meeting during the academic year. They are given the opportunity of attending at least one national meeting during the year with expenses paid. In addition, financial assistance is available for fellows who are presenting papers at other major national meetings.
Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkDate Posted: August 21, 2023
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, now Jefferson Einstein, is seeking a Preliminary PGY1 surgical resident who can start immediately. An unexpected position has opened.As a preliminary resident, our position would be solely based at our main hospital in Northeast Philadelphia - Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia with an intense experience in trauma, acute care, transplant, and ICU care.
Please see our website at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/about-us/academic-programs/graduate-medical-education/residency-programs/general-surgery-einstein For more details.
You must be able to work immediately.
Graduation from medical or osteopathic school within last three years
International Medical Graduates will be considered; we sponsor J1 Visa only. (However, work or research experience in the US is required. Strong preference for those already living in the US)
USMLE 1 & 2 require a minimum score of 220—multiple attempts will not be considered
Osteopathic medical students can submit COMPLEX only.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Medical School Transcript (MSPE)
Personal Statement
Please email me directly with the header "Prelim PGY1 Position."
University of Florida College of MedicineDate Posted: August 11, 2023
A one-year non-ACGME accredited burn fellowship program is offered in the UF Health Shands Burn Center, leading to a certificate of completion. The aim of the burn fellowship is to graduate well-trained and qualified surgeons who will practice in and lead multidisciplinary specialized burn programs.The core of the Burn Center is its dedicated 27-bed inpatient unit which offers progressive care (ICU to floor) during a patient’s entire hospital stay. A dedicated burn operating room and outpatient burn clinic are co-located with the inpatient unit. As the fellow gains experience, they will be entrusted with the management of the burn team under direct supervision by the three burn surgery faculty members.
The bulk of the 12 months of clinical instruction occurs in the fundamental surgical care of adult acute burn patients, including pre- and post-operative evaluation and care.
Additional instruction occurs in:
Fellows will participate in the UF Health Shands Burn Center’s robust research program, ultimately leading to presentation and/or publication of original work. The Burn Center has several grant-funded studies, is a participating site in multi-institution trials, and offers translational research in the effect of burn injury on the microbiome.
Current research efforts examine:
One position is available each academic year (August through July). The preferred applicant will be board-eligible in general surgery or plastic surgery and have completed the core training requirements of an RRC-approved residency in general surgery or plastic surgery prior to matriculation. Individuals who have satisfactorily completed at least three years of training in an accredited general surgery or plastic surgery residency will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will evaluate applicants based on their medical school and residency experience and performance, performance on standardized exams including the USMLE and ABSITE, previous engagement with burn surgery, academic productivity, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Florida.
Applicants should submit a copy of their CV, personal statement of interest in burn surgery, three letters of reference, ABSITE scores, USMLE scores, and medical school transcript to the Burn Fellowship Program Coordinator, Cameron Ghalayini (cameron.ghalayini@surgery.ufl.edu).
University of KentuckyDate Posted: August 7, 2023
Our start-up lab focuses on understanding how innate immune cells regulate the tumor microenvironment, control metastasis, and treatment response. Our over-aching goal is to discover novel pathways that can be leveraged for cancer therapeutics. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates mouse models, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular signaling, metabolomics, spatial transcriptomics/proteomics, and RNA sequencing. The research associate will take on both wet and dry lab projects. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, stimulating, and collaborative environment.This is an unpaid position with a commitment for at least 1 year. We do not sponsor visas. Previous experience is not required.
Curriculum Vitae
Brief cover letter or personal statement describing career goals and aspirations
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