ACS Academic Global Surgery Fellowship (Level III Global Scholar)

Programme overview

Fellowship jointly sponsored by the American College of Surgeons, University of Utah, Virginia Commonwealth University and Hawassa University addressing surgical disparities.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; current intake not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Research fellowCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

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Language

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Visa or work authorisation

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Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

June 30Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

July 1Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Opens April 1; selection alternates between Utah and VCU pools.Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Email application materialsCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

GlobalSurgery@hsc.utah.edu; Amanda Jabri (VCU), amanda.adair@vcuhealth.orgCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

At least three clinical years completed in good standing in an ACGME-accredited surgical residency; one full year available; ability to live in Ethiopia for 3-6 months; ACS resident membership. Priority to University of Utah and VCU residents.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Cover letter; 500-word personal statement; CV; two letters of support including one from the programme director.Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Salary, travel to Ethiopia and key meetings; case by case, home institution expected to cover up to 50% of salary and 100% of benefits.Captured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

University of Utah Center for Global Surgery

University of Utah Center for Global Surgery in Salt Lake City, UT, United States hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Digestive. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.