The Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship is a one-year, clinically based training program associated with Brown Medical School. The goal of the fellowship is to provide hands-on experience with advanced laparoscopic procedures, including anti-reflux, inguinal and ventral hernias, Heller myotomy, adrenalectomy, splenectomy, donor nephrectomy, colon resection and gastric bypass. The academic year starts July 1st and ends June 30th.

The fellow becomes fully licensed to practice medicine by the Rhode Island Medical Board and is given status as a Junior Attending in General Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the fellow has educational duties to both residents and medical students from Brown Medical School, as well as research responsibilities. Presentation at a national conference, such as SAGES or SLS, is encouraged.

A benefits package is provided for one year through University Surgical Associates. The fellow receives a salary equivalent to a PGY-6, and professional liability insurance. Three weeks of vacation and one week of educational leave are allowed.

Rhode Island Hospital is a 719 bed private institution, which was founded in 1863 and is associated with Lifespan Health Care. It is the state’s largest acute care facility and academic medical center. The hospital has a level-one trauma center, which serves the southeastern New England area.

Applicants who are interested can send a letter of intent along with your CV and three letters of reference to:

Stephen Migliori, MD
Program Director, Laparoscopic Fellowship
University Surgical Associates
2 Dudley Street, Suite 470
Providence, RI 02905

Application deadline is September 1st, one year prior. Selected candidates are invited for a personal interview.