Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Programme overview

Non-ACGME one-year fellowship approved by the Fellowship Council (established 2010) in advanced non-cardiac thoracic surgery in an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, with extensive robotic experience and oncologic cases. Program director Stacey Su, MD.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; start 1 August each year; current intake not confirmed

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

Training and clinical exposure

Minimally invasive lung resections (VATS/robotic), robotic esophagectomy, chest wall resection, thymectomy, robotic benign foregut, bronchoscopy/EBUS/EGD; superior sulcus tumors, pneumonectomy, extrapleural pneumonectomy, pleurectomy/decortication; tumor boards and weekly didactics with Temple cardiothoracic fellowsCaptured 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

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Medical registration

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Language

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Visa or work authorisation

Visa information not stated; Pennsylvania medical license requiredCaptured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

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Commencement / intake

1 AugustCaptured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Fellowship Council match; rank lists generally due first week of November, match third week of November; virtual interviewsCaptured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

One per yearCaptured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Apply through the Fellowship CouncilCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Angela Knauss, GME Senior Program Manager, 215-313-8202; 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Open to general surgery residents seeking an extra year, general thoracic surgeons, practicing and recently trained surgeons, and cardiothoracic surgeons refocusing on general thoracic surgery; international surgeons may apply if they can obtain a Pennsylvania medical license; completion of general surgical training requiredCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

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Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

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

Host institution

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, United States hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Surgical Oncology. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.