Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship

1. Must hold a medical degree (Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent international medical degree).
2. Must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited General Surgery Residency.
3. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery at the time of fellowship entry, as per the American Board of Surgery requirements.
4. International medical graduates (graduates of medical schools outside the United States or Canada) must possess a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
5. Must submit a completed fellowship application along with the required supporting documents.
6. Must provide a current curriculum vitae, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading academic medical institution known for its excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. It is part of Emory University and provides advanced clinical training through its specialized departments and affiliated teaching hospitals. The Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship is a two-year advanced training program offered by the Department of Surgery, focusing on the multidisciplinary management of complex cancers. The program provides fellows with comprehensive clinical experience in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, breast, endocrine, colorectal, and soft tissue tumor surgery, along with advanced surgical techniques, cytoreductive surgery, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Fellows also gain exposure to cancer research and multidisciplinary treatment planning.

1. Apply for the fellowship through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Ensure completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency.
3. Prepare and submit the following documents:
4. Updated curriculum vitae.
5. Personal statement.
6. Three letters of recommendation.
7. Academic transcripts.
4. International medical graduates must submit a valid ECFMG certificate.
5. The fellowship selection committee reviews completed applications.
6. Shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews.
7. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) match for Complex General Surgical Oncology.
8. Selected candidates proceed with the fellowship appointment process.