Fellowship Opportunities
The following is a list of open fellowship positions through the Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship Match. All programs are required to participate in the match.
Programs are responsible for notifying TAC Staff when the position has been filled.
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University
TACC approved Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship
Location: New York, New York, USA
Institution: Columbia University, New York Presbyterian
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12+ months
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Program Overview
The Department of Surgery at Columbia University invites applications for an Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship in the Division of Transplant Surgery. This fellowship provides comprehensive training in adult and pediatric abdominal organ transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, and robotic surgery within a high-volume, multidisciplinary transplant center.
This fellowship is designed to prepare surgeons for academic or high-level clinical careers in transplant surgery, with emphasis on operative excellence, perioperative management, and scholarly activity.
Clinical Experience
Surgeons will receive hands-on training in:
• Kidney transplantation (living/deceased donor, adult/pediatric, robotic) with 230-250 cases per year
• Liver transplantation (living/deceased donor, adult/pediatric, robotic) with 175-200 cases per year
• Hepatobiliary Surgery with greater than 100 cases
• Robotic Surgery (liver/kidney transplant, living liver/kidney donor, HPB)
• Laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy
• Pancreas and kidney–pancreas transplantation
• Intestine transplantation (adult and pediatric)
• Pediatric transplant (liver/kidney/intestine) – Greater than 35 cases per year
• Pre- and post-transplant patient management
• Transplant immunosuppression and complications
• Organ procurement and allocation
• Multidisciplinary transplant clinics and conferences
Graduated operative responsibility is provided under the supervision of experienced transplant faculty.
Research & Academic Opportunities
• Participation in clinical and/or translational research
• Access to ongoing clinical trials and transplant databases
• Opportunities for presentations at regional and national meetings
• Support for manuscript preparation and publication
• Teaching opportunities with residents and medical students
Eligibility Requirements
• Completion of an ACGME- or equivalent-accredited residency in General Surgery
• Board eligibility or board certification in General Surgery (or equivalent)
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York, USA
• Strong interest in abdominal organ transplantation
• Excellent clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
Appointment & Compensation
• Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with training level: $100K/year
• Professional liability coverage provided
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Personal statement outlining career goals and interest in transplant surgery
3. Three letters of recommendation (including one from program director or department/division chair)
Submit applications to:
Nicholas Suarez
Program Coordinator, Abdominal Organ Transplantation,
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
O: 212-305-7369 | ns3605@cumc.columbia.edu
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Institution: University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12+ months
Application Deadline: Until filled
Program Overview
The Department of Surgery at University of Cincinnati invites applications for an Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship in the Division of Transplant Surgery. This fellowship provides comprehensive training in adult abdominal organ transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, vascular access, general surgery and robotic surgery within a high-volume, multidisciplinary transplant center.
This fellowship is designed to prepare surgeons for academic or high-level clinical careers in transplant surgery, vascular access, and organ recovery with emphasis on operative excellence and perioperative management.
Clinical Experience
Fellows will receive hands-on training in:
• Kidney transplantation (living/deceased donor, adult) with 150-200 cases per year across two institutions- University of Cincinnati and The Christ Hospital.
• Liver transplantation (living/deceased donor, adult) with 150 cases per year.
• Hepatobiliary Surgery with approximately 100 cases per year.
• Robotic Surgery (HPB).
• Laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy.
• Pancreas and kidney–pancreas transplantation.
• Pre- and post-transplant patient management.
• Transplant immunosuppression and complications.
• Organ procurement and allocation.
• Multidisciplinary transplant clinics and conferences.
• Participation and opportunity for exposure to Pediatric Transplant.
Graduated operative responsibility is provided under all supervision of experienced transplant faculty.
Research & Academic Opportunities
• Opportunities for presentations at regional and national meetings
• Support for manuscript preparation and publication
• Teaching opportunities with residents and medical students
• Support for travel to meetings
Eligibility Requirements ( all are evaluated)
• Completion of an ACGME- or equivalent-accredited residency in General Surgery
• Board eligibility or board certification in General Surgery (or equivalent)
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio, USA
• Strong interest in abdominal organ transplantation
• Excellent clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
Appointment & Compensation
• Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor/ Fellow depending on residency qualification
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with training level: $80K/year
• Professional liability coverage provided
• Potential support for J1 or H1B visa
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Personal statement outlining career goals and interest in transplant surgery
3. Three letters of recommendation (including one from program director from current transplant director)
Submit applications to:
Madison Colyn Cuffy, M.D., MBA, J.D. ‘28
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief, Division of Transplant Surgery
Director, Transplant Service Line
Surgical Director, Kidney Transplantation
Surgical Director, Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
Division of Transplantation
Department of Surgery
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
917-325-8180 (cell)
513-558-8689 (fax)
Open positions are posted on the SF Match vacancies page: https://sfmatch.org/vacancies