University of Chicago

Institution:

University of Chicago

Duration of Fellowship:

A non-ACGME approved one year clinical fellowship in endocrine surgery with the possibility of a second year for research

Number of Available Fellowship Positions:

1

Program Director:
Program Director Email:

Xavier Keutgen, MD
[email protected]

Secondary Contact Name:
Secondary Contact Title:
Secondary Contact Email:

Susan Chamber
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]

Address/Phone:

University of Chicago
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 4052
Chicago, IL 60637

Phone: 773-702-7125
Fax: 773-834-5295

Objectives of the Program:

To train future leaders in the field of endocrine surgery by providing advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of endocrine surgical diseases

The fellow will participate in all phases of endocrine surgical care including initial evaluation, preoperative preparation, operative management, and postoperative follow up

The fellow will spend dedicated time gaining expertise in ultrasound, pathology/cytopathology, nuclear medicine, medical endocrinology, and endocrine genetics.

The fellow will be expected to participate in clinical research during the clinical fellowship year

For those fellows who are particularly interested in an academic career, the option of an additional year spent in research is available. This research year may be spent in basic science, outcomes research, surgical ethics research, or education research.

Highlights of the Fellowship:

Opportunity to train with endocrine surgeons: Peter Angelos, MD, PhD; Edwin L. Kaplan, MD; and Xavier Keutgen, MD

Average Annual Case Volumes
300 thyroid operations
250 parathyroidectomies
50 Adrenalectomies
40 Neuroendocrine Tumors (resections, ablations, and enucleations)

Ultrasound experience for examination of the thyroid, parathyroids, lymph nodes, and guidance of FNA

Exposure to minimally invasive techniques including minimally
invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy

Exposure to transabdominal and retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy

Participation in the Endocrine Surgery Research Program

Participation in combined endocrine/endocrine surgery conferences and endocrine tumor board.

International Medical Graduates:

Special Considerations:

Program Website for More Information:

 https://voices.uchicago.edu/endocrinesurgeryfellowship/

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Previous Fellows:

2011-12 Karen M. Devon, MD,MSc
2012-14 Sapna Nagar, MD
2013-15 Benjamin C. James, MD
2014-16 Megan Applewhite, MD
2015-16 Frederic Mercier, MD
2016-17 Scott Grant, MD
2017-19 Salman Alsafran, MD
2018-19 Tanaz Vaghaiwalla, MS,MD
2019-20 Kelvin Memeh, MD