Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery & Lymphatic Biology 80-100% — Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ)
- Location
- Campus
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
The Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich is providing the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, burn care and sarcoma surgery.
Our clinic has more than 10 years of experience in lymphatic reconstructive surgery, has been among the earliest adopters of robotic microsurgery worldwide and possesses a solid research foundation, ranging from basic to translational and clinical research. Fellowship purpose
This 3–6 month advanced fellowship trains surgeons and physician-scientists in (1) robotic-assisted microsurgery / supermicrosurgery workflows and (2) translational lymphatic biology, with a focus on lymphatic reconstruction.
- The Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich is providing the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, burn care and sarcoma surgery.
- Our clinic has more than 10 years of experience in lymphatic reconstructive surgery, has been among the earliest adopters of robotic microsurgery worldwide and possesses a solid research foundation, ranging from basic to translational and clinical research. Fellowship purpose
- Willingness and responsibility to obtain MEBEKO recognition of medical diploma prior to fellowship start
- Supervision
- Named fellowship mentors within the Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery (USZ):
Key requirements
- Willingness and responsibility to obtain MEBEKO recognition of medical diploma prior to fellowship start
What the company offers
- Supervision
- Named fellowship mentors within the Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery (USZ):
- Clinical part: Prof.
- Dr. med.
- Nicole Lindenblatt, Dr. med.
- Jennifer Ashley Watson, Dr. med. Carmen Elena Zurfluh
- Research part: Prof.
- Nicole Lindenblatt, PD Dr. med. Epameinondas Gousopoulos Evaluation
- Quarterly review: operative logbook (Track A), skills assessments (simulation), research milestones, and professionalism goals.
- Fellowship completion requirements: (i) documented competency portfolio, (ii) at least one manuscript submitted (or a complete study protocol with ethics submission). Deliverables & Outcome
Additional details
- Our clinic has more than 10 years of experience in lymphatic reconstructive surgery, has been among the earliest adopters of robotic microsurgery worldwide and possesses a solid research foundation, ranging from basic to translational and clinical research. Fellowship purpose
- German language knowledge is found to be helpful.
- Our more than 8, 600 employees and around 700 trainees work every day for the well-being of our patients.
- Active research participation including lab meetings and data presentation
- Structured shadowing of clinical routine including ward rounds and outpatient clinics (observer role) Observation in the operating theatre
- Research participation including lab meetings and data presentation
- Attendance at rounds, conferences, teaching sessions, and educational activities organized by the host clinic Participation in the core curriculum:
- Robotic microsurgery / supermicrosurgery training Simulation modules (dry- and wet-lab) Case-based clinical learning Operating room workflow orientation
- Participation in consultations and surgical schedule (as permitted by track status)
- Interest in lymphatic surgery and microsurgical innovation
Notes and original content
- Our clinic has more than 10 years of experience in lymphatic reconstructive surgery, has been among the earliest adopters of robotic microsurgery worldwide and possesses a solid research foundation, ranging from basic to translational and clinical research.
- Fellowship purpose
- Fellowship Types
- Structured shadowing of clinical routine including ward rounds and outpatient clinics (observer role)
- Observation in the operating theatre
- Both Tracks
- Attendance at rounds, conferences, teaching sessions, and educational activities organized by the host clinic
- Participation in the core curriculum:
- Robotic microsurgery / supermicrosurgery training
- Simulation modules (dry- and wet-lab)
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