1.
Goals and Objectives:
The overall goal of the program is to train a surgeon who will
become part of a multidisciplinary team devoted to the care
of complex cancer patients. The candidate should also be committed
to contributing to the knowledge of surgical oncology in an
academically productive career. The two-year program covers
a wide base of areas including soft tissue tumors, gastrointestinal,
breast, head and neck, endocrine and hepatobiliary cancers.
Residents are encouraged to focus on an area of interest in
the second year. Residents may also apply for a Masters degree
in their area of interest.
2.
Rotations:
The program is organized into core rotations:
1.
Advanced gastrointestinal and soft tissue tumors
2. Breast and melanoma
3. Hepatobiliary
4. Endocrine
5. Pathology
6. Radiation oncology
7. Medical oncology
Optional
rotations include:
1. Otoloaryngology
2. Upper GI and MIS
3. Colorectal
3.
Curriculum:
The academic curriculum consists of a core knowledge lecture
series organized by the Department of Oncology and run twice
weekly. Surgical Oncology rounds and Grand Oncology rounds are
held weekly. Journal clubs are held quarterly. Surgical Oncology
residents are also encouraged to attend general surgical teaching
events appropriate for their level.
4.
Research:
Research is a mandatory part of the residency. Ample opportunities
are available for basic, translational and clinical research.
Residents are expected to conduct supervised projects at an
advanced level, learn to develop and write a research protocol
and successfully obtain ethical and scientific approval for
their projects. Grant writing is also included in the curriculum.
