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International Surgical Oncology Fellowship
The Surgical Oncology International Fellowship is a one-year surgical fellowship dedicated to the training of international surgeons on the surgical management of solid tumors. The program will enable the fellow to acquire an advanced body of knowledge and increased level of skill in the practice of surgical oncology.
The mission of the fellowship is to train a select group of surgeons in multidisciplinary treatment and surgical techniques for the specialized treatment of these challenging disorders and malignancies. Upon the completion of the Surgical Oncology International Fellowship, it is expected that the international fellow will be positioned for appointment as a faculty member with focused expertise in the practice of surgical oncology.
Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into two components:
The on-service component will be composed of 10 months of apprenticeship-type rotations with 1-3 surgical oncology, breast surgical oncology, or colorectal surgical oncology faculty. This model provides immersive exposure to the inpatient and outpatient practice for the attending surgeons. In both the clinic and operative environments, the attending will supervise the trainee’s acquisition of skills and progress toward independence. The goal of this progressive increase in responsibility is to provide an advanced independently and potentially be a resource for other faculty as they transition to practice.
The second component of the curriculum focuses on continued academic development. This component will be addressed throughout the 12-month Fellowship with scheduled lectures, grand rounds, journal clubs, multidisciplinary conference, and one-on-one educational sessions with trainees. Specifically, the fellow will participate in the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Core Curriculum and Conference series in which MD Anderson faculty members offer a formal Oncology Core Curriculum Course to all trainees enrolled in graduate medical educational programs. The fellow will also participate in several departmental and institutional conferences. These include the Surgical Oncology bi-monthly Morbidity and Mortality Conference, the bi-monthly Surgical Oncology Grand Rounds conference, weekly Surgical Oncology fellows’ conference and Institutional Grand Rounds. In addition, each service in the Department of Surgical Oncology holds a weekly conference to review specific patients or technical issues relevant to their specific discipline.
Application Process
To be eligible for this Fellowship and to be able to directly participate in patient care, the candidate must speak fluent English, have completed the equivalent of a residency program in surgery, and passed the United States Medical License Examination (USMLE), Step 1 and 2.
Completion of a surgical residency program comparable to the U.S. accredited surgical residency program
- A 1-page cover letter explaining your background, goals, and desired curriculum/focus area.
- A current CV to include prior training and a list of peer-reviewed publications.
- Proof of eligibility with USMLE score points.
- A copy of your ECFMG certificate.
- A sponsor letter from a surgery chair of division head.
Applications should be emailed to the Director and Program Coordinator.
Application Submission Dates
Fellowship Year | Application Submission Dates |
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2025-2026 | 6/1/2024 - 9/15/2024 |
2027-2028 | 6/1/2026 - 9/15/2026 |
Current Fellows
Tarek Zaghloul, M.D., Ph.D.
Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Education: Fellowship – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, MD – Cairo University, Undergraduate – Cairo University
Clinical/Research Interests: Breast surgery and Colorectal Surgery
Hobbies: Playing Tennis, Swimming and Hiking
Elena Panettieri, M.D.
Hometown: Savona, SV, Italy
Education: Residency – Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy, MD – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Undergraduate - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Clinical/Research Interest: Liver primary and secondary tumors
Hobbies: Tennis, exploring remote cold destinations, music and concerts
Contact Information
Director:
Christopher Scally, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology
Phone: 281-682-3314
cpscally@mdanderson.org
Program Coordinator, Education:
Elexia Williams
Phone: 713-745-9971
ELWilliams3@mdanderson.org
Department of Surgical Oncology
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