The Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich offers the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, burn care, and sarcoma surgery. With over 10 years of experience in lymphatic reconstructive surgery and as an early adopter of robotic microsurgery, the clinic provides a strong research foundation from basic to translational and clinical research. This 3–6 month advanced fellowship trains surgeons and physician-scientists in robotic-assisted microsurgery/supermicrosurgery workflows and translational lymphatic biology, focusing on lymphatic reconstruction. Fellows are integrated into a high-volume academic plastic surgery service and a structured research program linking surgical innovation to lymphatic science. The fellowship is unpaid, and accommodation in Zurich is organized and sponsored by the fellow. The working language is English; German language knowledge is helpful.
Tasks
- Supervised participation in outpatient clinics, perioperative care, and operating theatre activities (Track A)
- Progressive clinical entrustment based on competency milestones (assistant to key procedural steps to selected cases under direct supervision) (Track A)
- Participation in journal clubs and skills lab training
- Active research participation including lab meetings and data presentation
- Structured shadowing of clinical routine including ward rounds and outpatient clinics (observer role) (Track B)
- Observation in the operating theatre (Track B)
- Attendance at rounds, conferences, teaching sessions, and educational activities organized by the host clinic
- Participation in the core curriculum: robotic microsurgery/supermicrosurgery training, simulation modules (dry- and wet-lab), case-based clinical learning, operating room workflow orientation
- Exposure to lymphatic surgery patient evaluation and treatment pathways
- Assigned research project(s) based on fellowship duration and qualifications
- Scientific mentorship and dedicated research time
- Participation in consultations and surgical schedule (as permitted by track status)
Requirements
- Medical degree enabling eligibility for clinical participation in Switzerland (Track A)
- Willingness and responsibility to obtain MEBEKO recognition of medical diploma prior to fellowship start (Track A)
- Ability to work in a supervised clinical environment (Track A)
- Interest in lymphatic surgery and microsurgical innovation (Track A)
- Medical or scientific background relevant to the fellowship field (Track B)
- Interest in clinical observation and research participation (Track B)
- Eligibility to participate in the fellowship in an observer capacity (no patient care activities) (Track B)
- Proficiency in English (working language of the fellowship)
- German language skills considered an advantage
- Strong motivation to engage in surgical education and research
- Interest in lymphatic reconstruction and translational science
- Ability to participate in academic meetings, teaching sessions, and research activities
Benefits
- Supervision by named fellowship mentors within the Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery (USZ)
- Quarterly review including operative logbook (Track A), skills assessments (simulation), research milestones, and professionalism goals
- Fellowship completion requirements: documented competency portfolio and at least one manuscript submitted (or a complete study protocol with ethics submission)
- Upon completion, all Fellows join the Fellows' Academy for professional networking, future collaborations, and a discussion forum
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