Department of Surgery Observership Program

Programme overview

Observership for physicians from around the world in surgical subspecialties including minimally invasive, acute care, colorectal, bariatric, endocrine, general, foregut, hepatobiliary, pediatric, robotic and vascular surgery, with a didactic curriculum (grand rounds, M&M).

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

General and specialty clinics of the Department of Surgery; morning didactic sessions; access to ACS-AEI Surgical Skills Lab.Captured from the official source listed below

International applicant assessment

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

Can international surgeons apply?

Explicitly internationalCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Clinical observation and didactics; not a fellowshipCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Language

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Visa or work authorisation

International observers must hold a US B-1 visa or visa-waiver business status (WB); NYU Langone immigration staff verify I-94 documentation.Captured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Commencement / intake

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application cycle

Application must be received no later than three months before requested start date.Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

No more than two observers per physician per divisionCaptured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Email completed application PDFCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Marie Desdunes, NYU-SurgeryObservership@NYULangone.org, 646-501-6863Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Degree in medicine; letter of interest stating field within surgery; letter of support from current institution; international observers also need a letter from their sponsor and must reside outside the United States.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Academic Observer Application and Agreement; CV; medical degree and diploma; residency diploma; government ID; vaccination/TB screening records; letters as above.Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Fees and upfront expenses

USD 5,000 programme fee; 50% deposit at application, balance 30 days before arrival; full refund only with written cancellation 30 days before start.Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

No housing assistance; hotel recommendations listed.Captured from the official source listed below

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

Host institution

NYU Langone Health (Department of Surgery)

NYU Langone Health (Department of Surgery) in New York, NY, United States hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Digestive. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.