Description of Position:

We offer a one year fellowship with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Our center performs around 950 robotic prostatectomies per year, and also sees a high volume of laproscopic/robotic renal cases.

Our center produces a high volume of academic publications, and are involved in several clinical trials and research projects yearly.

Clinical Responsibilities

Principal duties and job responsibilities

o        Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in the organizations’ Performance  Excellence Program

o        Fulfill all the requirements as detailed by:

o       Academic accrediting body

o       Graduate Medical Education Committee

o       Resident Manual

o       Resident Contract

o       Provide patient care including consult service, surgery and inpatient service under the supervision of the Medical Director

o       Teach hospital or practice personnel or visitors as requested.

o       Complete research projects as designated by the Director.

a     Take call as designated by the Director.

a     Bill in accordance with Medicare guidelines

a     Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Program Director of appropriate Specialty and Subspecialty Residency Program to insure the smooth operations of the department and a complete educational experience.

Eligibility

• If International, must be eligible for an H1B clinical visa. Florida Hospital cannot support J-1 visas

 o       H1B clinical visa requires completion of steps 1, 2 and 3 of the USMLE

• Must be eligible for a State of Florida training license

• Must be eligible for malpractice as determined by the Adventist Health System (AHS)Trust

Application Process

To apply for this position, applicants must submit the following for consideration

• Current CV (in English)

• Three (3) letters of recommendation from supervising physicians

• Intended start date

• Current visa status (if applicable)

• USMLE scores

• Writing sample

• Applicants must be able to interview in person (at own expense)