Program Director(s):
T. Paul Singh
Jessica Zaman
Description:
This one year Clinical Fellowship encompasses all aspects of MIS and Robotic surgery. The fellow will spend most of their time gaining clinical experience but there will be dedicated time for research and teaching as well. This program operates as a mentorship and the fellow can expect to operate from the outset. We try to match the fellow's experience with their career goals in MIS. In our academic environment, interaction with basic scientists, clinicians and students is promoted throughout the fellowship. We promote a healthy relationship with the resident on the service so there is no competition for cases.
The large case load provides the fellow with the experience that is necessary to operate independently. There will also be ample time to develop decision making skills in the outpatient clinic setting. We keep our fellow's schedule free from call requirements so that they can concentrate on their training in the operating room and clinic. The fellow does participate on weekend rounds intermittently.
The Fellow will spend the bulk of their clinical time on the Bariatric/MIS service. This service provides laparoscopic and robotic experience in all forms of bariatric surgery, advanced hernia repair, solid organ and foregut surgery. The fellow will be exposed to a large robotic case volume. We have a very large robotic case series for bariatric surgery. We also have a high volume robotic component separation practice. The fellow will become proficient in all aspects of robotics. There are multiple dual-console robots available for training at the institution. In addition, there will be ample robotic and laparoscopic single incision surgery experience if desired. The service also performs a large amount of endoscopies including both revisional bariatric procedures and endoscopic fundoplications.
In addition, there is an opportunity to spend time on other surgical specialties focused on Minimally Invasive techniques.
Fellows will also have the opportunity to take emergency and/or trauma call at the attending level but this is not required.
Basic Program Information:
- Location: Albany, New York
- Primary Program Site: Albany Medical Center
- Primary Hospital: Total bed size, # OR's, # Surgical ICU beds:
- Secondary Program Site:
- Secondary Hospital: Total bed size, # OR's, # Surgical ICU beds:
- Clinic locations and schedule:
- University Affiliation: Albany Medical College
- School of Medicine Affiliation:
- Year Program and/or Designation Established: 2005
- Number of Faculty:
- % of Program Clinical: 80
- % of Program Research: 20
Additional Program Information:
- Interaction with Residents: Some cases shared
- Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Primary Institution? Yes
- Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Secondary Institution? No
- Is there a curriculum in place for fellowship? Yes
- Is there a skills lab at the institution with fellow access? Yes
- Are there teaching conferences available for the fellow? Yes
- Is there an evaluation tool for fellow by faculty in place? Yes
- Is there an evaluation tool for faculty by fellow in place? Yes
- Papers Accepted For Publication where PD was an author: 4
- Publications that Involved Input from the Fellow: 4
- Are funds available for the Fellow to attend conferences?
Malpractice Insurance Information:
- The fellow(s) only works as a fellow, i.e. does not/will not have attending privileges and the program provides the following:Claims-based malpractice coverage including a tail for the statute of limitations
Contact Information For Questions:
Patience VanAntwerp
Phone: 518-262-4880
Fax: 518-262-6397
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.amc.edu/academic/GME/programs/minimallyinvasivesurgery/index.html
Facilities
Dry Lab
Wet lab
Library
Administrative Support
Basic Science Research
Clinical Research
Simulation Lab
Citizenship and Visa Requirements:
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Medical School Requirements:
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Examinations and Certifications:
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Licensure Requirements and Information:
Successful candidates for the position of Clinical Fellow must have completed a Residency In General Surgery. Candidates must have also graduated from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredited medical school or possess certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). (We accept US citizens or Permanent residents only. We do NOT sponsor J1 visas) In addition, candidates must be eligible for a medical license in the State of New York. Additional information regarding the requirements for New York State licensing can be obtained by contacting the Medical Board at the address below. Privileges as Attending Surgeon must be obtained at Albany Medical Center Hospital once a New York State medical license is obtained.
New York State License Information:
http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/med/medlic.htm
New York State Education Dept
Office of the Professions
P.O. Box 22063
Albany, NY 12201
(518) 474-3817 ext. 260
Accreditation Status | Accreditation Period | Length of Accreditation | Accredited for Advanced GI MIS | 2022-2025 | 3 |
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Fellowship Opportunity # 1
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Type of Fellowship: Advanced GI MIS
- Duration: 1 year
- Start Day: August 1
- End Day: July 31
- Is this a salaried position? Yes
- It is a requirement that the salary must be commensurate to a PGY 6 or greater in the same city. Does your program meet this requirement? Yes
- Is the salary guaranteed for the year? Yes
- Is there funding available beyond salary for meeting attendance, research, etc? Yes
- Is the salary dependent on call? No
- Is the Fellow on call? No
- What are the estimated fellow weekly work hours?
- It is a requirement that Health Insurance be provided. Do you provide health insurance to your fellows? Yes
- Teaching Responsibilities: Yes
- Courses/Academic Presentations: Yes
- Does reimbursement for the above make up part of the salary? No
- Does the fellowship contract include a non-compete clause? Yes
- What type of malpractice insurance will cover the Fellow?
Clinical Outpatient Experience
The fellow is in the clinic for 1.5 days per week that involves both advanced MIS and Bariatrics. The fellow will develop their clinical skills and judgment over the course of the year. They have oversight at all times. they are encouraged to become progressively more independent. They have exposure to both pre-op and post-op care during clinic time.
Research/Scholarship Resources
Access to both hospital wide and practice specific database including NSQIP and MBSAQIP.
Research nurse coordinator.
Statistician.
Program Director(s) Detailed Information
T. Paul Singh MD
- At Institution Since: 1998
- Program Director Since : 2005
- Board Certification: Board Certified
Society Memberships
SAGES
ACS
ASMBS
SSAT
Other
Areas of Expertise
Bariatric, MISTeaching Qualifications
Summary of Qualifications
Jessica Zaman
- At Institution Since: 0
- Program Director Since : 0
- Board Certification:
Society Memberships
Areas of Expertise
Teaching Qualifications
Summary of Qualifications
Division of Time
Percentage of Time Spent in Clinical Activity:
80%
Percentage of Time Spent in Research
Activity:20%
Case Load as Reported By Fellow(s)
1 Fellow(s) performed 36 cases with 49 procedures during the 2024-2025 Fellowship Year.
1 Fellow(s) performed 429 cases with 591 procedures during the 2023-2024 Fellowship Year.
List of Contributing Faculty
Tejinder Singh | 50% |
Area of Expertise Robotics/Bariatric/MIS |
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Role in Training Program Director |
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Jessica Zaman | 30% |
Area of Expertise Bariatric/MIS/Robotics |
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Role in Training |
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David Ford MD | 20% |
Area of Expertise General Surgery/Robotics |
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Role in Training Faculty |
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Vladimir Davidyuk MD | 20% |
Area of Expertise Advanced Endoscopy/ERCP/MIS |
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Role in Training Faculty |
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Accreditation History
Director | Program | Length | Start | End | |
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T. Paul Singh | Advanced GI MIS | 3 | 2022 | 2025 |