HPB Fellowship Registry - Americas

The Pancreatic Surgeon Research Training Fellowship is offered by the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care (BCCPC) at OHSU. The purpose of this fellowship is to train surgeons (who have completed their residency) in translational research focusing on diseases that involve the pancreas. The ideal candidate would be a surgeon with fellowship training focused on hepatopancreaticobiliary diseases and has yet to established clinical or scientific independence. Over a twelve-month intensive, goal oriented basic and translational training experience, the trainee will emerge with an active independent line of investigation and with accompanying highly vetted grant applications. The goal of this program is to assist in the career maturation of surgeon-scientists by facilitating success at the current stage of greatest attrition. Of those advanced trainees with a career in being an independent investigator, the path to acquiring independent funding remains precarious. By launching new surgeon-scientist careers that focus on malignant and benign pancreatic disease, we ultimately aim to advance durably the understanding of pancreatic biology, disease, and therapies beyond an individual project grant. Fellows will be placed in a pancreatic disease research lab and mentored to develop their own projects and work towards applications for external funding. Training components may include journal clubs, physician shadowing, OHSU School of Medicine cancer courses, or grand rounds.  Up to one, 1-year fellowship will be awarded each year. Salary will be $150,000 for the year, with addition of fringe benefits.  BCCPC will also provide relocation cost support up to $10,000.  Fellowship period will begin August 1st, 2024.  These funds are made possible through philanthropic support to the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care. Eligibility:  This award is intended to foster the growth of surgeon scientists in the field of pancreatic translational research.  Applicants must have a medical doctoral degree (MD or DO).  Eligibility is limited to medical trainees who have completed a surgery residency. Some prior experience in the conduct of bench research would be preferred.  Candidates who have accepted another concurrent postdoctoral fellowship, NIH K award, or other career transition award are not eligible. Mentorship:  The applicant will be mentored by an OHSU faculty member who is established in a field of pancreatic biology, pathology, cancer or its treatment.  The mentor is responsible for aiding in the development of the applicant’s knowledge of pancreatic biology and disease and assisting with the design/development of the applicant’s research project. Key Dates: Application deadline: June 1, 2023; Award start: August 1, 2024 CONTACT brendencolsoninfo@ohsu.edu FOR COMPLETE RFA DETAILS