Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed General Surgery residency training.
2. Applicants should be interested in developing a career in endocrine surgery.
3. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in clinical or translational research.
4. Applicants must meet Yale New Haven Hospital appointment and credentialing requirements.

The Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine provides advanced clinical and research training for surgeons seeking a career in endocrine surgery. Fellows train with experienced endocrine surgeons and gain extensive experience in thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal procedures. The program performs more than 600 endocrine operations annually, and fellows typically complete over 300 cases during the fellowship year. Training includes minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, open and minimally invasive adrenalectomy, complex neck dissections, neck ultrasound, flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy and recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring. Fellows also participate in multidisciplinary conferences and clinical or translational research, working closely with specialists in endocrinology, radiology, cytology and nuclear medicine.

1. Contact the Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Coordinator for application instructions.
2. Submit the required application and supporting documents.
3. Provide evidence of completed General Surgery residency training.
4. Participate in an interview if selected.
5. Complete the institution’s appointment and credentialing process.