The Memorial Sloan Kettering Gynecology Service offers a two-year international gynecologic oncology fellowship to fully trained gynecologists or surgeons with prior gynecologic oncology training from outside the United States who desire further training in gynecologic oncology. This program is fully accredited by the European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO). Fellows who wish to apply for ESGO certification will have that option upon completion of the program.

The program is designed to afford the trainee a solid experience in gynecologic oncology surgery and patient management. The fellow is responsible for preoperative and postoperative patient care and will perform surgical procedures under the direction of an attending surgeon. Fellows will participate in resident instruction as well as in the outpatient clinics, rounds, lectures, and treatment planning conferences.

The two-year fellowship is composed primarily of patient care on the gynecologic oncology service. Other rotations in which the fellow acts as the primary assistant to the attending include: colorectal (2 months required), general surgical oncology, urology, and radiation oncology (1 month required). The fellow will have three weeks of vacation per year.

Benefits and Environment

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan — a vibrant, safe community with many nearby activities for adults and children. Salary and benefits are provided to all fellows according to level of training (number of postgraduate years). In addition, more information regarding life in NYC and MSK housing can be found by clicking here.  There are many schools and affordable childcare options nearby.

Deadline

April 2

Length of Program

Two years

Eligibility

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized foreign medical school and have completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency training program in their country. Candidates who have completed a general surgery residency training program and then further training specific to gyneccologic oncology will also be considered. Candidate must have a clear interest and commitment in expanding his or her expertise in gynecologic oncology.

The candidate must have passed all USMLE examinations and hold a valid ECFMG certificate at the time of application. Selected candidates must qualify for and obtain a limited permit to practice medicine from the New York State Education Department, in accordance with its requirements.

Number of Positions

One

How to Apply

• Memorial Hospital Graduate Staff Application form. Download application.
• ECFMG full certification: Applicants must have completed USMLE Steps 1, 2CK, and 2CS prior to submitting an application to our program
• Current CV
• Copy of MD diploma (with translation, if necessary)
• Personal statement: This should include a description of the candidate’s personal qualifications and motivation for applying to the program, as well as a detailed professional plan to return to his or her home country upon completion of training
• Three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Mario Leitao: One of these letters must be from the department chairman
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