Craniofacial Fellow
Craniofacial Fellow
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Job Description
Department Overview
The Division of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) seeks to establish OHSUs Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship with the mission to prepare and train knowledgeable and compassionate future subspecialtyspecific plastic surgeons to be leaders in the field. The oneyear fellowship position will expose learners to all aspects of both pediatric and adult craniofacial reconstructive care in a high volume academic quaternary care setting at position is filled through the a non ACGME match process.
This is a oneyear fellowship with a focus on all aspects of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery. The fellow will primarily spend time in the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Division at Oregon Health and Science University training in cleft care craniosynostosis orthognathic surgery craniofacial trauma microvascular surgery as it pertains to craniofacial/pediatric plastic surgery and vascular anomalies. The fellow will be involved in multiple multidisciplinary clinics within the scope of the position including: Cleft Clinic Craniosynostosis Clinic Orthognathic Clinic Vascular Anomalies Clinic and Facial Paralysis Clinic.
Function/Duties of Position
The fellow will gain operative experience in all aspects of Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery and is expected to have ample experience in craniofacial trauma and pertinent microvascular surgery. One to two days a week will be spent in the outpatient setting seeing patients in the different multidisciplinary clinics as defined above. The fellow is required to attend the weekly Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery teaching conference as well as the monthly Craniofacial conference. The fellow will present once a year at general surgery grand rounds and be expected to engage in new or ongoing research projects within the Craniofacial team. If a podium or poster presentation is accepted the fellow will be provided the opportunity to attend one annual conference. In addition the fellow will have the opportunity to join members of the OHSU Craniofacial team in one global health trip annually. It is expected the fellow participates in the education and training of medical students house staff and other providers of the various multidisciplinary teams within Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery. The fellow will take general plastic surgery call at OHSU up to but not exceeding six days/month and one weekend every two months.
Required Qualifications
M.D.; Completion or anticipated completion of ACGME accredited Plastic Surgery Residency. Board Eligibility in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Knowledge and Skills: Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize; ability to be a selfstarter and organized; ability to work as a team member and also independently; must possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude; possess excellent communication skills (verbal written and active listening); and be flexible to work all day as necessary for patient demand Monday through Friday with some weekends during assigned call shifts. Candidates must present professional demeanor at all times.
All are welcome
Employment Type
Full-Time
