Instructor---Minimally Invasive Surgery Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Aug 25, 2022
Description:
Instructor position in Minimally Invasive Surgery - Fellowship position in New Orleans, LA
The Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking to hire an instructor to join a busy Bariatric, Robotic and Endoscopic surgery practice in New Orleans. The position will be for one year and the training experience will consist primarily in general, upper GI and bariatric surgery procedures such as paraesophageal hernia repair and fundoplication, revisional foregut surgery, Heller myotomy, primary bariatric (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch) and revisional procedures, inguinal hernia, complex ventral hernia, solid organ surgery, and diagnostic and therapeutic flexible endoscopy. The fellow will also be taught basic and advanced robotic surgical skills in a stepwise fashion in order to master its application in a variety of cases. Fellows are also expected to graduate as a certified robotic surgeon. Qualifications:
Successful candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Louisiana medical license. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in general surgery. The fellow will be considered as faculty-fellow and need to be eligible for credentialing as such. Application Instructions:
Please submit an application using Interfolio via the "Apply Now" button on this page.
Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and CV for review by the search committee. If additional materials are needed, we will request these.
Initial review of applications will begin October 1, 2022; please have your cover letter and CV submitted prior to this time if you'd like to be included in the first review.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow .
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