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ICAHN School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Elmhurst Hospital CenterDate Posted: October 20, 2020
SICU fellowship with trauma experienceWashington University School of MedicineDate Posted: October 20, 2020
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Washington University offers a unique training opportunity for graduated medical students, surgical residents, and postdoctoral fellows interested in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery research. Dr. James L. Cox established the division’s research laboratory in 1983, and since then we have trained 114 surgeon-scientists from around the world. This laboratory is led by well-established, world-renowned investigators researching a wide range of clinical and basic scientific problems that originate in cardiac and thoracic surgery. These include: Surgical Treatment and Mechanisms of Arrhythmias (Dr. Damiano); The Role of the Adaptive Immune System in Lung Allograft Rejection, The Role of Donor Innate Immune Responses in Regulating Alloimmunity after Heart Transplantation (Dr. Kreisel); Underlying Mechanism in the Development of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (Dr. Eghtesady) Inflammatory Mechanisms in Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation (Dr. Melby); Innate Immune Response in Lung Transplantation (Dr. Gelman); and patient outcomes research, Optimizing Donor Management in Lung Transplantation (Drs. Kozower and Puri). These projects are conducted in collaboration with faculty in Vascular Surgery, Public Health Sciences, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Genetics, and Biomedical Engineering. These investigators are all well-funded and presently have over $20 million of NIH funding and VA Merit Review grants. This position is supported by the division’s NIH Institutional National Research Service award (T32). This training grant provides full salary support for qualified individuals for a two-year period beginning July 1, 2021. Washington University is committed to providing a diverse environment and encourages applications from women and under-represented minorities.National Cancer InstituteDate Posted: October 20, 2020
We offer two research fellowship tracks at the National Cancer Institute (NCI): Surgical Oncology and Cancer Immunotherapy/ Surgical Oncology. These encompass two time-honored programs combining basic science research in surgical oncology with training in clinical research through direct patient care. The unique environment of the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) allows for direct bedside-to-bench and bench-to-bedside translational research under the direction of world leaders in surgical oncology and endocrine surgery. The two-year surgical oncology fellowship includes 18 months of bench laboratory experience in one of the many NCI laboratories and 6 months of clinical rotations over three surgical oncology subspecialties: surgical oncology, endocrine surgery, and thoracic surgery. Clinical research opportunities are available over the entire research period. Additional, optional research years may be available. The three-year cancer immunotherapy and surgical oncology fellowship incorporates a year of clinical experience in the design and conduct of clinical trials in cell-based cancer immunotherapy developed in the Surgery Branch of the NCI. Following that year, the fellow moves on to 18 months of bench laboratory experience in one of the multiple immunotherapy laboratories within the NCI and 6 months of clinical rotations over three surgical oncology subspecialties: surgical oncology, endocrine surgery, and thoracic surgery. Thank you for your interest in the NCI Surgical Oncology Research Fellowships. It is our great pleasure to train surgery residents from around the United States at the nation’s premier research hospital located in Bethesda, Maryland. This fellowship has trained surgeon scientists for over 50 years and we continue that tradition today with cutting edge clinical trials and state-of-the-art basic science research for those selected to join our storied program.Good Samaritan Medical Center ( Tufts Affiliate)Date Posted: October 19, 2020
“Funded Two years robotic surgery research fellowship in Boston “ Period : July 1st,2021 - June 30th,2023 The division of Robotic General Surgery at Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking qualified individuals to apply for a funded 2 -year research fellowship position in the Department of Surgery, under the direction of Dr. Kudsi (Chair, department of surgery). The Fellowship position is expected to begin July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. The research fellow will work closely with robotic surgeons, a clinical robotic fellow and a senior researcher. An established infrastructure on robotic surgery research is already in place with a dedicated databank for robotic surgery. The fellow will spend two years conducting surgical outcome research. The fellow will be responsible for managing and updating the databank of clinical outcomes and patient reported outcomes. In addition, the fellow will be trained in the development and coordination of clinical trials, preparation and submission of IRB proposals, grants and manuscripts for peer-review publication. Opportunities exist to collaborate with other departments and academic institutions as part of multi center studies and joint studies. The fellow will also be required to submit abstracts for presentation at national and international meetings. Clinical care is not part of the fellowship program. Recent fellows have published in journals such as Surgical Endoscopy and Hernia. This is an amazing opportunity to work and live in Greater Boston area.Jacobi Medical CenterDate Posted: October 15, 2020
The Stanley M. Levenson, MD Burn Center of Jacobi Medical Center announces an unexpected immediate opening in our burn fellowship training program. Jacobi Medical Center is the burn referral center for New York City Health and Hospitals and a major affiliate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Clinical responsibilities of the fellows include managing burn ICU patients, assisting in the O.R., staffing burn, plastics, and hand clinics, covering the emergency department, and teaching residents and medical students. Research is encouraged. As the burn service functions under the auspices of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, there necessarily is a heavy plastic and reconstructive surgical component to this comprehensive program. It is ideally suited for clinical post graduate trainees preparing for careers in plastic and reconstructive surgery or general surgery. Completion of no less than PGY 1 and PGY 2 in an ACGME approved general surgery program is a prerequisite for consideration. VISA sponsorship is available. For consideration please forward letter of inquiry and CV to: Ralph Wm. Liebling, MD Director Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery New York City Health and Hospitals/Jacobi Email: ralph.liebling@nychhc.orgEast Carolina University/Vidant Medical CenterDate Posted: October 12, 2020
East Carolina University offers a one-year Acute Care Surgery fellowship beginning August 1, 2021 with training taking place at Vidant Medical Center (VMC). VMC is a state of North Carolina accredited, and American College of Surgeons verified, level I trauma center, and is one of the busiest tertiary care academic medical centers in the country. The trauma center at VMC admits approximately 2,800 patients annually, and the trauma and surgical intensive care unit evaluates over 1,500 patients annually. As the only tertiary care center serving the entirety of Eastern Carolina, VMC is unique in its volume, breadth and complexity of trauma and surgical critical care illness. The unique feature of the ACS year relates to the lack of competing residents and fellows on the majority of rotations, including orthopedics and neurosurgery. Mandatory rotations include trauma, emergency general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular and interventional surgery, as well as thoracic and hepatobilliary. Electives are available in burns, pediatric surgery, and transplant/urology. The year includes intensive experience in trauma and emergency general surgery, with fellows serving as the attending on those services, as well as a special focus on trauma systems and acute care surgery leadership. The clear and simple goal of our fellowship is to train the next generation of leaders in acute care surgery. Completion of an ACGME accredited General Surgery Residency AND Surgical Critical Care Fellowship. MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Board eligible/Board certified in General Surgery AND Surgical Critical Care. https://surgery.ecu.edu/fellowship/critical-acute/Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineDate Posted: October 9, 2020
The NIH-funded Vascular Surgery Scientist Training Program at Northwestern University is a two-year mentored research training program designed for surgical residents (MD/DO) in general, cardiac, and vascular surgery interested in vascular biology or vascular biomedical engineering careers. Our goal is to provide a seamless multidisciplinary environment in which the trainee may interact with a diverse group of distinguished research faculty. The T32 mechanism provides a stipend, tuition, fees for coursework, travel funds, and health insurance. The key to this program is an individualized training plan developed by the mentor and trainee. The unique multidisciplinary environment provides trainees with opportunities to work with mentors from different disciplines. The goal of this program is to match the research interest of the trainee to mentors, coursework, seminars, meetings, and a research plan that will collectively provide the experience necessary to launch a successful career as a physician scientist. Trainees may select one of several tracks of study or a combination of tracks: • Vascular biology with a basic science or translational emphasis, • Clinical outcomes/health services research, • Biomedical devices in partnership with the Biomedical Engineering Department, • An integrated program designed by the trainee and his/her mentors. Trainees who select the clinical outcomes/health services research track will pursue the Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research degree program at NU. We are currently recruiting for the positions that start on July 1, 2020. Candidates must hold either an MD or DO degree and must have completed at least two years of clinical training prior to enrolling in the program. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Applicants will submit a written application along with three letters of recommendation.Loma Linda University HealthDate Posted: October 9, 2020
The Loma Linda University Department of Surgery in Loma Linda, California has a one year non-ACGME accredited clinically focused Global Surgery Fellowship (GSF) and is looking to find its next fellow to start August 1, 2021. The goal of the Global Surgery Fellowship is to prepare American-trained general surgeons to be competent and capable of performing the needed surgeries in rural, low-resource environments, and low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The Global Surgery Fellowship furthers the Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) goal ‘to make man whole’ physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually by continuing Christ’s healing and teaching ministry. It aims to address the overwhelming surgical needs throughout the developing world by enabling an increase in access to safe surgery globally. In 2015, the World Health Organization recognized that the lack of access to safe surgical care results in 3-times more deaths than HIV, TB, and Malaria combined and the W.H.O. made Global Surgery a priority in public health. There are approximately five billion people around the globe who lack access to safe and affordable surgical and anesthesia care with a vast majority of those people living in the low-resource settings of LMIC. It is estimated that each year 143 million additional surgical procedures need to be done in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. The LLUH GSF will directly address surgery’s indispensable part of health care in underserved areas and will positively affect the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by training surgeons to be capable and competent of surgery in rural, low-resource environments. The Global Surgery Fellowship (GSF) is a one-year training program for American Board of Surgery eligible or certified general surgeons. It consists of eight months training at Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) in Loma Linda, California, 3 months of guidance and experience at Malamulo Adventist Hospital (MAH) in Malawi, Africa, and 1 month instruction in orthopedics at Hôpital Adventiste d'Haïti, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The fellowship training at LLUH will consist of rotations and case log completion in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, and Trauma, as well as Anesthesia, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Wound Care, Dentistry, Preventative Medicine, Tropical Disease, Public Health, financial literacy for organizations, and leadership in health administration. The fellow will be eligible to take the exam for the Diploma of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene after the completion of the required modules and in-person session. The fellow will complete at least one research paper focusing on a topic in Global Surgery. LLUH is uniquely equipped for the GSF with its strong history of international service and its direct connection to a wide network of hospitals in low and middle income countries. This modus operandi of mission focus is evident in the multidisciplinary enthusiasm and support for the Department of Surgery’s Global Surgery Fellowship. The fellowship program director, Dr. Ryan Hayton, and assistant program director, Dr. Carlos Garberoglio, have a continued interest in meeting the global needs of surgery based on their real experience in providing surgical care in low-resource environments. Thank you and God Bless, Ryan Hayton, MD FACS FCS (ECSA) Program Director Fellowship Timeline for 2021 Interviews December 2, 2020 Type of Interview: Virtual - Zoom Begin Fellowship 08/01/2021Moffitt Cancer CenterDate Posted: October 9, 2020
Training slots starting July 2021 are available for the Surgical Oncology Research Training Fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. Candidates will train during a 12 to 24-month hiatus from General Surgery residency training (usually after 2 or 3 years of clinical training) or after a completion of a CGSO fellowship, again for 1-2 years. The program provides research opportunities mixed in with up to 20% clinical experience in a broad range of oncologic disciplines. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to qualify and must be categorical surgical trainees in an ACGME surgical training program. Salary commensurate with PGY level and medical benefits are provided, along with education funding for conference travel, textbooks, and research expenses. Trainees are expected to be committed to full-time research fellowship with the opportunity for minimal clinical responsibilities at the discretion and discussion between the fellow, program director and mentor, but not mandatory. Moffitt Cancer Center is an ACGME accredited institution and as such is committed to compliance with the ACGME Institutional, Common and Specialty Program Requirements. Moffitt provides and maintains the infrastructure and resources necessary to support an engaging learning environment for the trainees. Moffitt’s educational commitment is one of the pillars of our mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. About Moffitt Cancer Center Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt is a Top 10 cancer hospital and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 6,500 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.University of California San Francisco (UCSF)Date Posted: October 1, 2020
The HEAL (Health, Equity, Action, and Leadership) Initiative at the University of San Francisco is building a community of front-line health professionals committed to serving the underserved. This is a 2-year fellowship and is a unique opportunity to gain clinical and public health skills for those interested in a surgical career serving vulnerable populations, both domestically and internationally. The HEAL Initiative recruits US-trained physicians from a variety of specialties (IM, FM, Med-Peds, Peds, OBGYN, Psychiatry, Surgery, Anesthesiology) who are passionate about global health equity. HEAL fellows are immersed at partner organizations aiding the underserved, splitting their time between a US and an international site. Primary domestic surgical sites are based in the Navajo Nation through the Indian Health Service. Half of the HEAL fellows are US physicians and the other half are HEAL fellows from our partner sites. This allows for an incredibly diverse and interprofessional training community. Fellows participate in intensive in-person training, mentorship, online graduate degree, ongoing curriculum, and join a community of like-minded and passionate health professionals. HEAL Surgical Fellows will also have the opportunity to be integrated with the work of the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia. Applicants must have completed a residency program by the start of their fellowship. During the two-year fellowship, Rotating Fellows are paired. Each fellow rotates between an underserved domestic and international site. At each location, Rotating Fellows work closely with Site Fellows selected by our partner organizations. Collectively, Rotating Fellows and Site Fellows participate in all aspects of the HEAL Fellowship. The Core Fellowship elements include: 3 Intensive In-Person Trainings • Mentorship • Ongoing Curricula • Support for Professional Development • Community of Practice • Immersive Experiences Serving the Underserved. HEAL Fellows receive a PGY4 salary and UCSF fellow benefits and malpractice insurance. The Fellowship covers travel to partner sites and supports international housing costs.St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PADate Posted: October 1, 2020
The position as Pediatric Surgical Research Fellow at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is a clinical research fellowship. The area of study can be tailored to the interests of the fellow. Projects in the past have encompassed a broad array of topics from general pediatric surgery, thoracic surgery, and pediatric trauma. The research fellow participates in the senior call schedule (supported by a junior resident or PA who is also in-house) and so must have completed their PGY-3 year in General Surgery. The research fellow also steps into the role of clinical fellow when the single accredited fellow is off (some weekends, vacation, conferences, etc). This allows for very good exposure to clinical pediatric surgery. The research fellow is supported by the hospital with a fellow level salary and benefits as well as funds for books and travel to present results at conferences.Indiana UniversityDate Posted: October 1, 2020
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine is accepting applications for a position in its ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery residency program. The start date for this position is July 1, 2021. Qualifications: - Completion of an ACGME-accredited (or foreign equivalent) general surgery residency by June 30, 2021 - Eligible to attain a State of Indiana medical license Position Details: The successful candidate will begin as a first-year resident in our program. The duration of the residency program is three years and leads to eligibility to sit for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery examinations. Individuals who have completed the first year of an ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery residency and wish to transfer to our program as a second-year resident will be considered on a case by case basis. The IU School of Medicine Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is highly committed to the education and development of resident surgeons. The clinically-focused residency program provides comprehensive education and training across all sub-disciplines with progressive, supervised autonomy. The resident will rotate through the major teaching hospitals of Indiana University and Indiana University Health, including Methodist Hospital, University Hospital, Riley Children’s Hospital, and the Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The clinical experience is augmented by a robust educational curriculum including didactic conferences, simulation skills lab sessions, board exam review, and mock oral examinations. Graduates of the program have successfully attained positions in academic practice, private practice, and advanced sub-specialty fellowships.University of South Dakota Sanford School of MedicineDate Posted: September 28, 2020
The General Surgery Residency at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine located in Sioux Falls, SD has an opening for a PGY I categorical resident.Brigham and Women's HospitalDate Posted: September 23, 2020
The Clinical Nutrition Support Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is a one-year fellowship for physicians who have completed their medical residency or at least 3 years of their general surgery residency training. The program focuses on the management of patients who require nutrition support in the form of parenteral or non-oral enteral nutrition realizing that the physician’s role is different from, although complimentary to, the role of other healthcare professionals such as dietitians, nurses and pharmacists. By the end of the fellowship, trainees will have developed clinical expertise in the care of complex inpatients and outpatients who require nutrition support. This will include understanding the indications for and managing patients who require short- and long-term parenteral and enteral nutrition, as well as becoming skilled in the prevention and management of venous catheter and feeding tube complications. To accomplish these goals, the fellow will be exposed to a variety of patient populations including medical and surgical ICU, burn/trauma unit, cardiothoracic ICU, transplant service and other inpatient settings. The fellow will also assist with the service’s management of complex outpatients requiring nutrition support which consists of an average census of 30 ambulatory persons. These experiences are designed for the fellow to appreciate the evidence-based approach and nuances of caring for nutrition-dependent and critically ill patients. Clinical exposure will be supported with a basic core curriculum of readings, didactic sessions and a formal research curriculum and training through Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Center for Surgery and Public Health (CSPH).University of MiamiDate Posted: September 18, 2020
The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at the University of Miami announces openings for the Research Training Program in Surgical Oncology, funded by the National Cancer Institute's T32 Training Grant Award. Fellowships are 2‐3 years in duration. The purpose is to train independent investigators who are interested in surgical oncology research in the areas of cancer biology, molecular therapeutics, tumor immunology, biomedical engineering, health disparities, population health, clinical trial design/implementation, outcomes and health services research. A rigorous selection criteria will be used to identify candidates likely to be successful in a career as an independent investigator. The training environment will enable Fellows to work directly with preeminent T32 Faculty mentors while engaging in a number of formal activities of the SCCC. We are currently recruiting candidates for two opens slots to begin July 1, 2021. Application Deadline: November 1, 2020 Fellows will: • Work under the direction of a faculty mentor for 24 months. • Develop research projects based upon his/her individual mentor research interests & expertise • Present their research through abstracts, poster sessions, peer-reviewed publications, manuscripts & grant applications. • Develop relevant skills in research • Follow Individual Development Plans • Participate in mentor/ mentee meetingsUniversity of Pennsylvania - Penn MedicineDate Posted: September 16, 2020
The Department of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine is seeking applicants for its T32 Training Program in Surgical Oncology Research. The program supports surgical residents who will conduct two years of full-time research on cancer-related topics. The trainee will work directly with an NIH-funded mentor of their choosing at the University of Pennsylvania. The program includes a robust educational component, including training in the responsible conduct of research. There are multiple opportunities to complete a Master's Degree as part of the two-year training program, such as in health policy research, epidemiology, biostatistics, and translational research. Salary support will be provided. A two-year commitment is mandatory. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As stipulated by the NIH, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. There are three opening for the academic year starting July 2021.National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Department of BioethicsDate Posted: September 16, 2020
The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year postdoctoral and postbaccalaureate research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, and more. They conduct mentored theoretical and empirical research on a range of bioethical fields. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple first-authored publications in premier academic journals. In addition to research and writing, fellows participate in weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, and IRB deliberations, and have access to multiple educational opportunities at NIH. We do not require or expect any bioethics experience and encourage anyone with a strong interest to apply. Fellowships begin in September 2021. Stipends are determined by NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) guidelines.Florida Surgical SpecialistsDate Posted: September 16, 2020
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-Director: Riva Das, MD Application process opens: August 1, 2020 Application process closes: February 15, 2021 The Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery (SLS) presents an EXCLUSIVE 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 Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) operations, including LESS cholecystectomies and LESS/robotic anti-reflux operations. We will also have a strong focus on robotic operations with a focus on robotic inguinal hernia repairs and robotic colorectal operations. A lower frequency of multiple additional complex operations will be undertaken, including gastrectomies, esophagectomies, adrenalectomies, distal pancreatectomies and splenectomies. 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, adrenalectomies, anti-reflux operations for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hernia operations, pancreatectomies, 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 endoscopy as well as colonoscopy. The fellowship started 2019-2020 with one fellow and increased to two fellowship positions 2020-2021. The fellowship will continue with two fellowship positions per year. Intuitive has graciously agreed to sponsor one of the fellowship positions for the 2020-2021 year. 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 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 Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) and robotic surgery with experience in over 400 LESS operations and 400 robotic operations in the last five years. Dr. Riva Das, co-program director is a colorectal specialist focused on minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic and endoluminal approaches to common colorectal diseases. We will offer two positions each year, beginning for one fellow July 1st and the second fellow August 1st 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, including HPB and 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 Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) Surgery Endo-luminal 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 four hospitals in Manatee and Sarasota Counties: Blake Medical Center (383-bed hospital in Bradenton, FL), Manatee Memorial Hospital*** (319-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) 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. ***Primary facilities 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 80-100 patients are seen per week in the clinic. The fellows 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 in-patient 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 two 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 LESS cholecystectomies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatic cancer, 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 LESS surgery 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 Clinic Experience: Monday 8 AM – 4 PM and Friday alternating 8 AM – 12 PM Operative Experience: Fellow is mentored by two surgical attendings: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 7:15 AM – 5 PM Didactic Weekly Activities: Mondays 4 PM – 5 PM: Monday Case Conference Fridays 7 AM – 8 AM: Research meeting Cancer Conferences: 7 AM – 8 AM every other Thursday 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, a 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) Canadian Citizens Canadian Permanent Residents Non U.S. Citizens eligible for/with planned H-1B Visa during their fellowship (For U.S. Fellowship Programs) We do not accept J-1 Visas as we are not eligible to sponsor J-1 visas. Medical School Requirements: We accept graduates of U.S. or Canadian Medical Schools and Foreign Medical Schools We accept graduates of Foreign Medical Schools only if ECFMG Certified We accept graduates of Foreign Medical Schools only if listed in the FAIMER Directory (https://imed.faimer.org/) Examinations and Certifications: Applicants must have passed the USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, 2, & 3 exams Applicants must have passed the USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 & 2 exams or the Medical Council of Canada Evaluation Exam (MCCEE) Applicants must have had at least 2 years of prior training in an ACGME accredited residency or fellowship (or Canadian equivalent) or in an AOA (American Osteopathic Association) accredited residency or fellowship Applicants who are ABS or Canadian Board Eligible or Certified or AOBS (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery) eligible or certified Applicants who hold a General Surgery specialty certificate from a Board or College outside of U.S. or Canada at the beginning of the fellowship Contact Information For Questions: Scot Cranston, Chief Operating Officer Phone: 941-216-3602 Fax: 941-216-3605 Email: floridasurgicalspecialists@gmail.com Website: www.floridasurgicalspecialists.comStanford University Pediatric General SurgeryDate Posted: September 9, 2020
The Division of Pediatric Surgery at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford would like to offer a non-ACGME accredited fully funded 1-2 year fellowship. This program is designed for highly motivated mid- or post-general surgery residency candidates interested in becoming successful, independent basic or clinical investigators, and future leaders in academics. The main objective for the fellowship is to graduate individuals who will advance the field of pediatric surgery. Fellows will develop and conduct high-quality research protocols under the guidance of experienced faculty with advanced degrees in basic science and clinical investigation. At the completion of the fellowship, participants will have gained hands-on experience in local, regional and national research, presentation of research results at high-profile professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Our diverse faculty allows for the development of a variety of clinical and basic science research interests, reflecting the general nature of our specialty. More specifically, minimal access surgery and endoscopy, bariatric surgery, fetal therapy, short bowel syndrome, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, necrotizing enterocolitis, surgical oncology, vascular anomalies, and large databases analyses such as NSQIP-Pediatrics. The Fellowship is intended to include 70% of research time and 30% of clinical time, and the fellow should work less than 80 hours a week. The Program Coordinator and the Program Director (Hadley Monin and Matias Bruzoni, MD) will be in charge of monitoring works hours. Examples of clinical time include: • Scrubbing in the operating room for selected cases related to research projects. • Participating in selected outpatient specialty clinics. • Enrolling patients for clinical trials and participating in the clinical care associated with them. • Call schedule participation: Many of the studies we perform include patients that come in after hours, in a more unpredictable fashion, i.e. gastroschisis management, operative versus non operative management of appendicitis, research in trauma, fetal therapy, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, necrotizing enterocolitis, etc. • The fellow will also participate in our weekly division meeting that includes our Core Course didactic session, Journal Club, Morbidity and Mortality conference, and different subspecialty conferences with Radiology, Pathology and the Gastrointestinal service.Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolDate Posted: September 4, 2020
Our team welcomes applications from highly motivated individuals interested in learning and conducting research in the field of Plastic Surgery and become future leader surgeon-scientists. Our research embracing all aspects of Plastic Surgery, ranging from tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, to medical devices, surgical education, surgical quality improvement, and global plastic surgery. The team currently include over ten talented members. Two specific studies currently available are: 1. A novel method to induce skeletal muscle regeneration after trauma in rats and in swine. 2. A system that uses micro-sensors to monitor limb compartment syndrome in swine. We are committed to provide opportunities to candidates to both advance their education and career, and to produce high-quality scholarly work. The scope of the research fellowship is individually discussed to take into account the candidate’s own interests, goals, and needs. Funding might be available on a case-by-case basis. Each fellow is expected to independently lead at least two projects that will typically result in scientific publications. We provide guidance and additional training through all the phases of research from ideation to study design, conduction of experiments, data collection and analysis, presentation of outcomes, and manuscript drafting and submission. Career mentorship and advising to the fellow is a top priority of the program. Although we will consider all applications, preference will be given to the following candidates: - 6+ months commitment - Starting date before March 2021 - M.D. and/or Ph.D. - Experience working with animals (rodents, possibly also swine) - Experience in wet lab techniques (histological and molecular analysis) - Experience in biomedical engineering and/or with the design of medical devices - Ability to independently manage multiple projects - Good knowledge of biostatistics - English proficiency, excellent verbal and written communication skills ** International candidates meeting the US Department of State requirements for a J-1 Visa (Research Scholar) can apply. For more information: https://www.umassmed.edu/surgery/divisions-and-programs/plastic-surgery/about-us/ The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Attention is given to allow a safe work environment in compliance with existing guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic.University of PittsburghDate Posted: September 4, 2020
July 1, 2021-University of Pittsburgh-Research Position for Surgical Residents NIH T32 Postdoctoral Research Training in Biotherapy of Cancer This training grant is a long-standing award from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh to provide eligible candidates with state-of-the-art basic research training in the biological therapy of cancer. The training period is for two years. There are four areas of focused research interests: Immunotherapy, Autophagy/DAMP biology, Oncolytic/gene therapy, and targeted molecular therapy in cancer. The goal of this program is to prepare surgeons for a career as translational scientists in the field of biologic therapy of cancer. We will provide trainees with an immersive experience that will stress three core proficiencies necessary to be a successful translational scientist: • Basic laboratory research skills • Fundamental principles of clinical investigation • Pragmatic experience in clinical trial management At the completion of this training program the surgical trainee will be uniquely prepared to bridge the gap between clinical and laboratory research. Eligibility: Candidates must have a MD or MD/PhD, be a categorical surgical resident or a surgical oncology fellow, have a strong interest in cancer research and a desire for an academic career in surgical oncology. Candidates need to possess integrity, perseverance, good communication skills, self-motivation, and strong recommendations. As stipulated by the granting agency, Candidate must be a US citizen or a US permanent resident. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vetsLe Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Children’s Foundation Research Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterDate Posted: September 2, 2020
This fellowship is available to individuals interested in obtaining dedicated training in clinical research focused on pediatric surgical conditions. Fellows will gain hands on experience with local, regional, and national prospective trials, outcomes research and large database analyses (e.g. NSQIP-Pediatrics, NTDB, etc.). Emphasis will be placed on study design, implementation, and manuscript and grants preparation. Fellows will be paired with a primary research mentor from amongst eight pediatric surgeons involved in research spanning the breadth of pediatric surgical disease. Specific areas of research focus within the Division include health disparities in pediatric surgical outcomes, development and use of clinical pathways in trauma and burn care, application of biomedical informatics techniques to quality improvement, management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and translational projects involving congenital colorectal disease. Coursework in epidemiology & clinical research can be obtained through the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Pursuit of a Master’s degree in epidemiology may be made available to interested candidates. Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals. Prior experience with statistical software preferred, but not required. Candidates must have a MD/DO or PhD degree or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship). The position is open to categorical residents that have completed at least two years of residency training. Clinical call on the Pediatric Surgical Service is required.University of California, IrvineDate Posted: August 27, 2020
Position: Project Scientist Series The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Urology is seeking a highly motivated Project Scientist. Positions are available in Dr. Mauney’s laboratory within the Department of Urology at the University of California, Irvine. Studies in our laboratory are focused on the design of silk fibroin grafts for hollow organ tissue engineering including tissues of the urinary and digestive tract. Both small (rodent) and large (swine and sheep) animal models of tissue repair in the bladder, urethra, trachea, and esophagus are employed. In addition, our laboratory explores the mechanisms of constructive remodeling of tissue-engineered constructs by delineating how host tissue microenvironments interact, populate, and integrate into scaffold environments in vivo. Our group synergizes the expertise of clinicians, bioengineers, and molecular biologists in a dynamic research environment to produce clinically-viable biomaterials. Requirements – Experience with small/large animal surgery and husbandry is required in combination with urology residency experience. Pathology, biomaterials, and/or regenerative medicine expertise is recommended. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as with a team of investigators. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential and an established publication record in tissue engineering is desired. English proficiency is required. This is an outstanding opportunity for persons interested in ultimately pursuing a medical and/or bioengineering career path. Applicants must have an MD, PhD, and/or DVM. The positions are available immediately. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Department of Urology website: www.urology.uci.edu To apply: Please log onto UC Irvine’ RECRUIT located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06354 Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following applications materials electronically to be considered for the position: Curriculum vitae Names and contact information for 3 references. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. LEARN MORE More information about this recruitment: https://www.urology.uci.edu/ REQUIREMENTS Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional) Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement. Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://ap.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/AuthReleaseForm.pdf Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only)Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/Timothy J. Harnar Regional Burn CenterDate Posted: August 25, 2020
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the Timothy J. Harnar Regional Burn Center in Lubbock, Texas are accepting applications for a TMB approved one year Burn Fellowship to begin July 1, 2021. The Timothy J. Harnar Regional Burn Center at University Medical Center is an internationally recognized Burn and Wound care program with a reputation for excellent outcomes and cutting-edge research and treatment. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to develop expertise in the management of burns and wounds. This fellowship will provide the participant with medical knowledge and experience in managing the critically ill burn patient, performing all types of acute and reconstructive burn surgery, treating other acute skin loss conditions and complex wound management including reconstruction of large skin and soft tissue defects. Collaboration with experts in plastic surgical reconstruction, head and neck surgery, wound care and hyperbaric therapy will allow for a well-rounded experience. In addition, the participant will learn how to successfully run a burn and wound care practice and gain understanding of the leadership skills required.