Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Our two-year surgical oncology fellowship includes clinical rotations, research, diverse surgical training and an optional HPB certification or MSc program.
Overview
We offer an ACGME-accredited two-year fellowship, combining four months of basic science research and 20 months of clinical rotations. Fellows work closely with faculty, gaining experience in all aspects of surgical oncology, including upper gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreatico-biliary, endocrine, melanoma and breast cancers. The fellowship emphasizes autonomy, fostering clinical judgment and expertise through one-on-one faculty relationships.
Fellows also have the opportunity to pursue additional basic science or clinical research, with the option to combine the fellowship with the University of Louisville’s MSc program in biostatistics and research design. Research is central to the program, with fellows generating important data and presenting findings at national meetings. They gain exposure to the brightest minds in research, with clinical research continuing after the laboratory phase, where important advancements in surgical oncology have been made.
The program also offers the chance to pursue Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary fellowship certification from the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, enhancing the fellow’s expertise in this specialized area of surgical oncology. The goal is to train compassionate, skilled surgical oncologists prepared to make significant contributions to patient care and the field of oncology.
Program Details
Application and Interview Process
The University of Louisville Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship is an ACGME accredited 24 month training program and participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Match Program (NRMP). One fellow is accepted into the program each year at the Fellow-1 position.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduate of medical school in the United States accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME); or Canada (LMCC); or Graduate of medical school outside of the United States or Canada who have a current valid certificate from the ECFMG
- Completion of an ACGME accredited general surgery residency program in the United States or an RCPSC accredited general surgery residency in Canada.
- Applicants who are not citizens of the United States must possess or be eligible for J1 Clinical Visa, Valid Employment Authorization Document, or Valid Permanent Resident Card
- Be admissible to examination by the American Board of Surgery; or be certified by the American Board of Surgery
Candidates must register with the NRMP prior to interview to become eligible for ranking.
Applicants chosen for interview will be notified via email by the program coordinator.
Applicants accepted into the program must receive verification of each level of competency in the required field using ACGME or CanMEDS Milestones assessments from the core general surgery residency program thirty days prior to start of fellowship.
Contact
Faculty Coordinators:
Robert C.G. Martin, II, MD, PhD
University of Louisville Department of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
315 East Broadway, Suite 312
Louisville, KY 40202
502-629-3355
Robert.Martin@louisville.edu
Prejesh Philips, MBBS
Fellowship Program Director
University of Louisville
Department of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
315 East Broadway, Suite 301
Louisville, KY 40202
502-629-6950
prejesh.philips@louisville.edu
Fellowship Program Coordinator:
Rachel Wietecha
rachel.wietecha@louisville.edu
502-629-6950
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted through ERAS. A list of some of the documentation required is below (note: this is not the complete list, refer to ERAS for additional specifications):
1
ERAS application
Eras Application about2
Four letters of recommendation
Letters must be dated no more than six months prior to application submission and one letter must be from your current program director.
3
Copy of Medical School Diploma or transcript showing date degree conferred
4
USMLE I, II and III Transcript and/or all COMLEX Transcripts
Canadian Medical Graduates who do not have a USMLE transcript must submit the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) transcripts
5
Absite In-Training transcripts
Canadian General Surgery Residents - CAGS In-Training Exam transcripts
6
Personal Statement
7
Scholarly Activity
8
CV & Photograph
Stipends & Benefits
| POST GRADUATE LEVEL | ANNUAL | MONTHLY |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Level 6 | $75,877.94 | $6,323.16 |
| Post Graduate Level 7 | $79,034.94 | $6,586.25 |
| Stipend rates based on 2% increase for all PG levels. | ||
Each fellow receives, free of charge, life insurance for the value of twice the annual salary. Workers' compensation, accidental death and dismemberment insurance are also provided.
Malpractice coverage is provided by UofL, VAMC and/or private affiliated hospitals under terms of your contract.
Single and family coverage is available to all residents and begins the first day of the academic year.
Use of:
- UofL Swimming Pools
- Fitness Centers
- Bass Rudd Tennis Center