Surgical Oncology Physician-Scientist Training Program

Surgical Oncology Physician-Scientist Training Program

The Surgical Oncology Physician-Scientist Training Program at Weill Cornell Medicine is a two- to three-year mentored research training program designed for surgical residents interested in cancer biology and an eventual career coupling clinical care with basic and/or translational research. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive education and training program in aspects of laboratory and clinical investigation, with the possibility of obtaining a formal master's degree.

The goal of this program is to ultimately train highly selected individuals who will go on to start a laboratory-based research programs alongside their clinical activities. The laboratory component of the training will be in the NIH-funded laboratory of Rohit Chandwani, M.D., Ph.D., to examine the epigenetic mechanisms of cancer. The focus of the Chandwani Lab is to understand the contribution that chromatin dysregulation has in tumor initiation and progression, with a specific focus on pancreatic and liver malignancies. Responsibilities will include the execution of both clinical projects as well as a long-term scientific inquiry in pancreatic cancer epigenetics.

Prerequisites:

The ideal candidate must have an M.D. degree and be highly motivated with excellent communication skills. A professional commitment to scientific investigation is expected. A strong background in molecular biology and/or cancer biology and publications in peer-reviewed journals are desirable but not necessary. We are currently recruiting for the positions that start on July 1, 2020. Candidates must have completed at least two years of clinical training prior to enrolling in the program. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, a description of research experience and interests, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to Rohit Chandwani at [email protected]

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  • Published

    Nov 26, 2019

  • Main Location

    New York, New York

  • Residency Positions

    4

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    25

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