Description of program: 1 year full fellowship with clinical hands-on training for 9 months and 3 months work in the lap (pelvi-trainer, animal models).
Optionable: 3 to 6 months laparoscopy/retroperitoneoscopy-fellowship including training at the pelvi-trainer and clinical hands-on trainingClinical volume per year:
Percutaneous procedures 100 (including needle-nephrostomies)
Ureteroscopic procedures 150
ESWL procedures 500
Laparoscopic procedures 250
Percutaneous procedures 100 (including needle-nephrostomies)
Ureteroscopic procedures 150
ESWL procedures 500
Laparoscopic procedures 250
Laboratory In vitro-models with complete armamentarium for studies on laparoscopic suturing and endourological training.
Optionable access to animal models at University of Heidelberg.
Room of lab: 24 m2
No PhD-system in Germany
Housing on the campus is provided (about 200 $/month)
No calls at night (except for German fellows)
Interested residents are encouraged to fill out and send the application form to Dr. med. Jens Rassweiler at the above address