SLS Fellowships in Specialized Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery and/or Surgical Simulation (SMIRS)
Training Opportunities In Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery
The Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons is committed to provide educational opportunities for Residents and Fellows in Training who are interested in pursuing a career in minimally invasive surgery and/or surgical simulation. Listed below are current fellowship opportunities:
A very small number of highly qualified centers with appropriate expertise have been selected as sites for these fellowships.
These centers are academically sound and respected. Fellows will have the opportunity to grow and expand their skills and understanding in their selected area.
SLS is proud to present the following programs:
General Surgery
SLS Fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Techniques in General and Colorectal Surgery
Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge Hospitals; Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia, Canada
University affiliation: University of British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Program Director: Dr. Jiri (George) Melich, MD, FRCS(C)
Florida Surgical Specialists Enhanced General Surgery Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Foregut, Hernia and Colorectal Fellowship
Florida Surgical Specialists; Bradenton, Fl
Program Director: Paul Toomey, MD, FACS
Program Co-Directors: Riva Das, MD, FACS and Alvaro Bada, MD, FACS
Gynecology
The Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Steward Health Mountain Vista Medical Center Affiliated Fellowship Program in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery; Mesa, AZ
Program Director: Dr. Greg J. Marchand
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery in Gynecology and Reproductive Surgery
Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery; Palo Alto, CA
Program Director: Camran Nezhat, MD, FACOG, FACS
This fellowship is for 12 months.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship (FMIGS) of South Florida
The Center for Gynecologic Oncology; Miramar, Fl
Program Director: Emery Salom, MD
Associate Director: Taralyn Sowby, DO, MBA
Faculty: Jacob Tangir, MD; Jonathan Black, MD, MPH; John Siemon, MD
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery in Gynecology and Reproductive Surgery
Atlanta Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Reproductive Medicine; Atlanta, GA
Program Director: Ceana Nezhat, MD, FACOG, FACS
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery in Gynecologic Benign and Malignant Pathologies
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island; Mineola, NY
Program Director: Farr Nezhat, MD, FACOG, FACS
This fellowship is for 2 years.
SLS Fellowship in Advanced Endometriosis
Seckin Endometriosis Center – New York, NY
Program Director: Tamer Seckin, MD
Associate Program Director: Amanda Chu, MD
Simulation
Carlos Pellegrini and Brant Oelschlager Surgical Simulation Fellowship
University of Washington; Seattle, WA
Program Director: Robert Sweet, MD
For Preceptees:
- Preceptee Application
- Specialized Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Program Manual
- SLS Anti-Harassment Policy
For Preceptors and Institutions:
- Preceptor Program Guidelines
- Specialized Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Program Preceptor Manual, Agreement & Application
- Preceptor & Institution Agreement
- Preceptor Evaluation Form
- Candidate Interview Report
- Candidate Evaluation Form
Requirements for Clinical Fellowships*:
*Click here for Carlos Pellegrini and Brant Oelschlager Surgical Simulation Fellowship Requirements
Article I. Eligibility
The Preceptee must have completed a certified residency program in the United States. In addition, the Preceptee must have or be able to obtain a medical license to practice in the State where the fellowship is located.
If the Preceptee is from outside of the United States, the Preceptee must:
- Have received a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or;
- Have obtained a license and privileges to practice medicine in the State and the hospital to which the preceptee is applying for a Fellowship position.
These requirements are necessary in order to permit the preceptee to scrub in to surgeries and have patient contact, as is governed by the specific State regulations, hospital credentialing policies and location of the fellowship. (*Click here for Carlos Pellegrini and Brant Oelschlager Surgical Simulation Fellowship Requirements)
If a license is not obtained, there is an option to be accepted as “SLS Research Fellow” for a one year or two-year period without the opportunity to have direct patient contact. Additional specific documentation for the individual Fellowship Program may be required.
Article II. Requirements
The Fellow will work side by side with the Preceptor and other designated members of the Fellowship training team in the office and the operating room. The Fellow will participate in the pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative care of patients. Call coverage will be required. Academic activities such as research, publications, presentations and teaching junior staff will be required.
Article III. Benefits
A stipend will be available for the Fellowship year for candidates with a license and privileges. The program will provide malpractice insurance. Paid travel and expense to one annual educational meeting or conference will be covered. All benefits will be provided by the individual Fellowship programs. Complete benefits will be discussed with applicants through the individual Fellowship program.
Article IV. Documentation of the Fellowship
Each Fellow will receive a certificate from the Fellowship program director and SLS noting the successful completion of an advanced laparoscopic and/or robotic assisted training Fellowship experience at the successful completion of the Fellowship and its requirements.