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.
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
The UCLA Abdominal Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellowship Program is seeking one off-cycle candidate to begin training immediately (October 2025) for the fellowship period ending July 31, 2027.
Since its founding in 1986 by Dr. Ronald W. Busuttil, the UCLA fellowship program has distinguished itself as not only a place where trainees become outstanding surgeons, but also where they are prepared to be trailblazers and leaders in the field of transplantation. This dual-certified, two-year fellowship in multi-organ transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery is accredited by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) / Transplant Accreditation and Certification Council (TACC).
The UCLA program provides comprehensive training in adult and pediatric transplantation, with exposure to the technical nuances of liver, kidney, pancreas, multi-visceral, and hepatobiliary surgery. Fellows are integral to patient selection, perioperative decision-making, and management of transplant recipients, encompassing evaluation, surgical care, immunosuppression, and donor-recipient matching.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed a General Surgery residency in the United States by the fellowship start date.
Fellows rotate through all major services, including donor/clinical, liver, kidney, pancreas, hepatobiliary, pediatrics, and small bowel transplantation. This structure provides broad exposure to the full spectrum of abdominal transplant and hepatobiliary care. Fellows actively participate in deceased-donor organ recovery alongside faculty and share call responsibilities equitably.
The clinical services are supported by advanced practice providers and surgical residents seven days a week, creating a collaborative and structured environment that allows fellows to focus on surgical training, patient care, and progressive development of autonomy.
Applicants interested in the position should apply directly to:
- Fady M. Kaldas, MD, FACS
- Fkaldas@mednet.ucla.edu
- Professor of Surgery
- Kelly Lee Tarantello Chair in Liver Transplantation
- Director, Liver Transplant Service
- Director, Transplant Fellowship Program
- Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation
- Department of Surgery at UCLA
Loyola University
The Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) Abdominal Transplant Program and Edward Hine Jr VA Medical Center are seeking a candidate for its abdominal transplant fellowship for the training period between August 1st, 2025, and July 30th, 2027.
The American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)/Transplant Accreditation and Certification Council (TACC) accredits the program. The fellowship is designed to provide “State of the Art “comprehensive training, allowing fellows to become proficient in kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation. Hepatobiliary experience will also be available. Fellows play a crucial role in perioperative decision-making, a responsibility required to select patients for transplantation and manage their perioperative needs to allow for a successful outcome.
The LUMC fellowship program is committed to the comprehensive development of our trainees technically, clinically, and academically. Fellows are fully supported in their academic endeavors and encouraged to present their work at national meetings.
Requirements
Our abdominal Transplant Surgery is a two-year fellowship for individuals who have completed a General Surgery or Urology Residency in United States or Canada by July 2025 and wish to specialize in multi-organ abdominal transplant surgery. The program, accredited by the ASTS/TACC, accepts one fellow per year. Each fellow will spend a total of 12 months on the kidney/pancreas service and 12 months in organ recovery/ liver transplantation during their fellowship. Both fellows perform deceased-donor organ recovery with faculty members and evenly share call responsibilities. The transplant services are supported by advanced practice providers and residents seven days per week, ensuring a secure and well-cared-for environment for our fellows.
Applicants interested in the position should apply directly to:
Open positions are posted on the SF Match vacancies page: https://sfmatch.org/vacancies