Surgical Oncology Fellowships

The Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Louisville has established a two-year fellowship in order to train general surgeons in the art and science of modern academic surgical oncology. This fellowship is approved by the governing body of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO). The fellowship accepts one highly qualified applicant per year. The ultimate goal of the faculty is to empower young surgical oncologists with the tools and resources necessary to provide compassionate care to patients afflicted with cancer and to conduct meaningful research in the field of oncology.

The fellowship is divided into two main categories: research and clinical. Each fellow spends 6 months in one of the laboratories at the University of Louisville conducting basic science and translational research. The experience gained during this time is invaluable: not only will important data be generated and findings presented at national meetings, but the trainees gain access to some of the brightest minds in research. In addition, the fellows are enrolled in the CREST program, a biostatistics and research design program sponsored by the School of Public Health. Research does not end when the fellows leave the lab; instead, the focus shifts to clinical research, of which some of the most important findings in the field of surgical oncology have been discovered by investigators at UofL. Clinical experience forms the basis of the fellow's operative and clinical education. UofL has always believed in early autonomy, and to this end the fellows staff their own weekly clinic, complete with nursing staff, OR privileges, and admitting privileges. In addition, the clinical volume is massive and diverse. Simply stated, "There is no better program available."

• Introduction

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• Educational Objectives

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• Educational Conferences

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• Clinical Experience

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• How To Apply

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• Faculty

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• Current Fellows

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• Contact

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