Fellowship Training: Need and Contributions

Brandon T Grover; Shanu N Kothari

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2015.09.003

Fellowship Training: Need and Contributions

Surg Clin North Am. 2016 Feb;96(1):47-57. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.09.003.

Authors

Brandon T Grover¹, Shanu N Kothari²

Affiliations

¹ Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Health System, 1900 South Avenue, C05-001, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA. Electronic address: btgrover@gundersenhealth.org.
² Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Health System, 1900 South Avenue, C05-001, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA.

PMID: 26612019
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.09.003

Abstract

Surgical subspecialties are now well established, and many surgery residents pursue fellowship training for various reasons. Fellowships can bridge the gaps found in many residency programs by providing graduating residents with opportunities to master surgical skills, gain confidence and progressive autonomy, and receive further mentorship. The experience also eases the transition to independent practice by allowing surgeons to tailor their training to coincide with personal interests and future practice goals. It is unlikely that the number of surgery residents pursuing fellowship training will decrease, so it is important to provide the infrastructure, oversight, and opportunities to meet their needs.

Keywords: Advanced laparoscopy; Board certification; Fellowship; Surgical education; Surgical residency; Surgical specialties.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Competence
Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
Education, Medical, Graduate / organization & administration
Fellowships and Scholarships / methods*
Fellowships and Scholarships / organization & administration
General Surgery / education*
Humans
Internship and Residency / methods
Internship and Residency / organization & administration
United States