M.D or equivalent

Fellows must have completed an ACGME-approved general surgery residency prior to 8/1/2026.

N/A

The Division of General, Endocrine and Metabolic surgery (GEMS) within the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Surgery offers a one-year clinical non-Accredited fellowship in line with the Fellowship Council advanced GI MIS criteria with experiences in foregut, bariatric, ventral, and inguinal hernias, focusing on laparoscopic and robotic approaches along with open Abdominal Wall reconstruction. This is a one year post graduate fellowship with the individual hired in a Clinical Instructor role designed to provide the fellow with a clinical experience and didactic knowledge in the comprehensive care of patients with surgical problems associated with the GI tract, with a special emphasis on Abdominal wall/core health and foregut.

Along with application, please include CV.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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