The Division of Solid Organ Transplant at the University of Rochester seeks a full-time member to join the medical education and training program at the Instructor level in the subspeciality of transplant surgery for a two year term. This fellowship is accredited by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). The objective of our transplant surgery fellowship training program is to develop
proficiency in the surgical and medical management of patients with end-stage organ diseases amenable to transplantation. This objective will be achieved through a 24 month structured program for the study and treatment of these diseases. Transplantation is a multidisciplinary team effort. Our Fellow will have the opportunity to work with and learn from our key team members including surgeons, nephrologists,
hepatologists, infectious disease specialists, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, APPs and RNs. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in the research activities of the division. Upon completion of the 2 year fellowship the graduate should be able to competitively be considered for an attending level position at a transplant program in the United States or their home
country. The program will be based at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and is surrounded by world class culture, affordable housing and nationally ranked public schools. The City of Rochester is a mecca for the arts: home to a philharmonic orchestra, wonderful museums including the Strong
National Museum of Play, internationally recognized dance companies as well as The Eastman School of Music. The Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the top 10 Jazz festivals in the nation. The region boasts access to watersports both on Lake Ontario as well as the Finger Lakes as well as many scenic hiking trails in the
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