Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship

• The commitment of the faculty to outstanding training is the most important factor.
• Fellows receive extensive surgical exposure to radical gynecologic oncology procedures under the guidance of the Gynecologic Oncology faculty.
• The surgical volume at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview – we are a referral hospital for our five-state area with an average daily census of between 15 and 18 patients.
• The division has an active research program that an Endowed Chair for Gynecologic Oncology Research includes clinical, basic science and translational research.
• The division promotes a strong interdisciplinary perspective to its teaching and patient care.

• Clinical:
  • 3-Year Program – A minimum of 24 months of clinical training is required for each Fellow which includes off-service rotations in colorectal surgery, radiation oncology, and SICU; A minimum of 12 months of protected time for research is required for each Fellow.
• Call Responsibilities: Fellow call does not exceed the following maximums average over a 4-week period:
  • Three 12-hour week nights home call
  • Two 12-hour weekend home call

• Administrative Stipend – When funds are available, each Fellow will receive a total allowance of $1200 per year for costs such as license/membership renewal fees, travel or other costs. These funds are available on August 1 of each year.
• Research Stipend – When funds are available, non-training grant fellows will be awarded $7500 towards research activities and travel to be used during the length of training. These funds are interchangeable with the yearly administrative stipend. These funds are not renewable; they will be available August 1 of the first year of the fellowship.

Fellows are encouraged to initiate new research projects and seek collaboration with other departments; however, they can also be guided into existing research. Fellows are required to complete and defend a thesis by the end of the program.