Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

The General Surgical Oncology Fellowship (Complex General Surgical Oncology) at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a two-year, ACGME-accredited advanced training program focused on developing expertise in the surgical management of cancer. The program offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary training with extensive exposure to both open and minimally invasive oncologic procedures, including complex tumor resections, sarcoma surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures, and specialized techniques such as cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. Fellows actively participate in multidisciplinary cancer care, working closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology teams, and are involved in tumor boards, clinical research, and academic teaching activities. The fellowship emphasizes high-volume surgical experience, advanced operative skills, and research, preparing trainees to become leaders in surgical oncology and academic medicine.

1. Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
2. Submit required documents:
3. CV (Curriculum Vitae)
4. Personal Statement
5. Letters of Recommendation (minimum 3 + Program Director letter)
6. Medical school transcripts
7. USMLE/COMLEX score reports
8. ABSITE transcripts
3. Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee
4. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews (generally early year cycle)
5. Final selection based on academic performance, interview, and overall profile
6. Selected candidates begin fellowship in July (academic year start)