University of Chicago
Institution:
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University of Chicago
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Duration of Fellowship:
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A non-ACGME approved one year clinical fellowship in endocrine surgery with the possibility of a second year for research
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Number of Available Fellowship Positions:
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1
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Program Director: Program Director Email:
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Xavier Keutgen, MD [email protected]
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Secondary Contact Name: Secondary Contact Title: Secondary Contact Email:
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Susan Chamber Administrative Assistant [email protected]
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Address/Phone:
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University of Chicago 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 4052 Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-7125 Fax: 773-834-5295
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Objectives of the Program:
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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.
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Highlights of the Fellowship:
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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.
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International Medical Graduates:
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An applicant to our fellowship program must be eligible to take the American Board of Surgery board exam. |
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Program Website for More Information:
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https://voices.uchicago.edu/endocrinesurgeryfellowship/
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Previous Fellows:
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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
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