Fellowship Council - Display Listing

Program Director(s):
Nabeel R. Obeid
Dana Telem
Jenny Shao

Description:

Thank you so much for your interest in our program. The MIS fellowship program at the University of Michigan is committed to developing the next generation of clinically excellent, academic surgeons, who will become leaders in our field. We are committed to the quadruple mission of surgery and aim for a well-rounded fellowship year focused on honing clinical skills, academic productivity, educational opportunities, and leadership development. Specifically,

Clinical excellence: The fellow will have a robust and varied clinical experience across a tertiary care hospital, community hospital, and outpatient center. They will be exposed to a range of cases including primary and revisional bariatrics, advanced flexible endoscopy, complex abdominal wall hernia repair, foregut, and general surgery. They will have the opportunity to work with multiple surgeons within the division to enhance the diversity and richness of their clinical experience. The fellow will also have opportunity for independent practice and operative supervision of mid-level residents towards the latter half of the year.

Academic productivity: The University of Michigan is uniquely positioned to train our next generation of academic surgeons regardless of research phenotype. We have the established mentorship, infrastructure, and resources to ensure academic success. For fellows interested in health services research, The Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy (CHOP) is a consortium of 120 investigators and staff engaged in population-level health services research. The regular seminars at CHOP will provide the fellow an opportunity to present their research regularly and garner feedback from a diverse group of scientists and clinicians. For those interested in Basic Science and Translational Research, University of Michigan is home to the only two R01 basic science researchers in bariatric surgery, Dr. Randy Sealy and Dr. Robert O’Rourke, both of whom will provide mentorship, lab space and resources. Additionally, for those who have an interest in basic science research outside of bariatric surgery, the University of Michigan houses a basic science collaborative, CBATS (Center for Basic and Translational Science) where they can identify a lab, attain multi-disciplinary mentorship and receive the resources and infrastructure necessary to attain success.

Educational opportunities: The fellow will participate in weekly MIS teaching conferences, as well as monthly multi-disciplinary meetings dedicated to patients with complex hernia, bariatric and foregut conditions. In addition to attendance, the fellow will be expected to teach at several conferences as well as mentor residents and medical students through presentations and in clinical settings. Additionally, the University of Michigan is home to the Center for Surgical Training and Research (CSTAR), an educational research collaborative committed to excellence in education research and development.

Leadership development: We are committed to developing our next generation of MIS academic leaders of all phenotypes. There is a formal Leadership Development Curriculum that will be available for the fellow, as well as mentorship, support, and sponsorship.

Basic Program Information:

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Primary Program Site: University of Michigan
Primary Hospital: Total bed size, # OR's, # Surgical ICU beds: 550 beds, 34 ORs, 36 ICU beds
Secondary Program Site: Chelsea Hospital
Secondary Hospital: Total bed size, # OR's, # Surgical ICU beds: 133 beds, 8 ORs, 6 ICU beds
Clinic locations and schedule: Surgery Clinic at Taubman Center: 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Floor 2, Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Surgery Clinic at Chelsea Professional Building: 14650 E. Old US-12, Suite 201, Chelsea, MI 48118

Clinic schedule at both locations varies based on rotation; minimum 1 day per week; fellow will gradually establish independent clinic during fellowship year
University Affiliation: University of Michigan
School of Medicine Affiliation: University of Michigan Medical School
Year Program and/or Designation Established: 2022
Number of Faculty: 8
% 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: 30
Publications that Involved Input from the Fellow: 2
Are funds available for the Fellow to attend conferences? Yes

Malpractice Insurance Information:

The fellow(s) is also required to have attending privileges (insurance coverage must also include all activities for their work while they act as a fellow and an attending) and the program provides the following:
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Contact Information For Questions:

Janelle Wheeler
Phone: 734-936-5823
Fax: 734-936-5830
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://medschool.umich.edu/departments/surgery/sections/general-surgery/education/fellowships/minimally-invasive-surgery

Facilities

Dry Lab
Wet lab
Library
Administrative Support
Basic Science Research
Clinical Research
Simulation Lab

Citizenship and Visa Requirements:

Medical School Requirements:

We accept graduates of U.S. or Canadian Medical Schools and Foreign Medical Schools

Examinations and Certifications:

Applicants must have passed the USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, 2, & 3 exams

Applicants must have had at least 2 years of prior training in an ACGME accredited residency or fellowship (or Canadian equivalent)

Licensure Requirements and Information:

Successful applicants will be credentialed as a Clinical Instructor in Surgery at the University of Michigan, Department of Surgery

http://www.med.umich.edu/mss/

Licensure requirements for the program include the following:

1. Apply for the 2 required licenses with the State of Michigan: Medical Doctor and Controlled Substance licenses

https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/medical

2. After you receive the 2 Michigan licenses, apply for a Federal DEA with a Michigan address on it, this is required before we can approve your credentialing. If you are not prescribing at your current institution, you may transfer your current DEA number to the UM address or apply for a new DEA registration number. Be sure to enter “Regents University of Michigan” in the address.

https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/registration.html

Accreditation Status	Accreditation Period	Length of Accreditation
Accredited for Advanced GI MIS	2024-2027	3

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? Yes
What are the on call requirements? The fellow will participate in attending emergency general surgery call at our local community hospital affiliate, Chelsea Hospital. Graduated autonomy will allow for eventual independent call by the fellow (with backup), and will not significantly interfere with the elective and scheduled portions of the fellowship curriculum. The fellow will take call approximately 2-4 days per month during the Chelsea rotation months.

In addition, the fellow will take attending MIS/bariatric call (with backup) when on the University Hospital rotation, approximately 50% of the days of the given rotation month.
What are the estimated fellow weekly work hours? 60
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? No

Clinical Outpatient Experience

On the core MIS rotations at both sites (10 out of 12 months of the year), the fellow will attend clinic when not in the operating room, on average one day per week. These clinics include new patient evaluations as well as post operative follow up visits. During the immersive outpatient months, the fellow will experience every aspect of the pre- and post-operative care of our clinical programs, including bariatrics (nutrition, psychology, and long-term follow-up evaluations) and comprehensive abdominal wall.

In addition, during the middle portion of the fellowship year, the fellow will develop a monthly independent general surgery clinic with a focus on transition to practice.

Research/Scholarship Resources

The University of Michigan has extensive research and scholarship resources that will all be available to the fellow. The Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy (CHOP) provides meetings, resources, collaborators, and support for outcomes research. The Center for Basic and Translational Science (CBATS) is a repository of basic and translational research support, and the Center for Surgical Training and Research (CSTAR) supports educational research. Whatever the fellow's academic interests, they will easily find a community of like-minded mentors, researchers, and support staff.

Program Director(s) Detailed Information

Dr. Nabeel R. Obeid MD

At Institution Since: 2017
Program Director Since : 2021
Board Certification: Board Certified

Society Memberships

SAGES

ACS

ASMBS

Areas of Expertise

bariatrics, foregut, minimally invasive hernia repairs, advanced laparoscopy

Teaching Qualifications

Present:

-medical student clerkship teaching, oral examiner, skills testing mentor/instructor

-general surgery resident mock oral examiner

-SAGES/ASMBS BE-SAFE proctor

-resident and student MIS service teaching conference

-resident and student career advisor

-general surgery resident laparoscopic skills mentor

-moderator, departmental morbidity and mortality conference

-medical student organization faculty mentor

Past:

-site director, Chelsea surgery resident rotation

-director of senior medical student operative anatomy cadaver course

Summary of Qualifications

General surgery residency - New York University School of Medicine

Fellowship - Advanced GI/MIS/Bariatric fellowship at Stony Brook Medicine

Leadership roles (see above for teaching roles)

Locally:

-Division Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan

-Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan

-Director, Bariatric Surgery, UM Health and Chelsea Hospital

-Director, Chelsea Surgical Services, UM Medical Group

-Vice-Chief of Surgery, Chelsea Hospital

Regionally:

-Vice President, MI Chapter ASMBS

-Councilor, MI Chapter ACS

Nationally:

-SAGES - Membership Committee (Co-Chair), Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Committee (member)

-ASMBS - Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee (member), Membership Committee (member)

Dr. Dana Telem MD, MPH

At Institution Since: 2016
Program Director Since : 2021
Board Certification: Board Certified

Society Memberships

SAGES

ACS

ASMBS

SSAT

Areas of Expertise

abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive hernia repair, bariatrics, foregut, advanced laparoscopy

Teaching Qualifications

-ACS certification examiner

-Resident and student MIS service teaching conference

-Student, resident, and faculty mentor

-General Surgery laparoscopic skills mentor

-Moderator, morbidity and mortality conference

-SAGES Surgical Skills Course

-SAGES moderator, Masters HPB

-SAGES LAPCO TT

-Associate examiner, ABS

-Laparscopic skills mentor

-Hidden curriculum lecturer

-Moderator, SBAS

-Moderator, MWSC

-Associate examiner, ACS

-Examiner, general surgery certifying exams, ABS

Summary of Qualifications

Dr. Jenny Shao MD

At Institution Since: 2023
Program Director Since : 2023
Board Certification: Board Certified

Society Memberships

SAGES

ACS

SSAT

AFS

Other

Society of Surgical Ergonomics, AWS

Areas of Expertise

Minimally Invasive Surgery (robotic/laparoscopic), abdominal core health, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, groin hernias, benign foregut disorders

Teaching Qualifications

Summary of Qualifications

Jenny M. Shao, MD, FACS is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of the Abdominal Hernia Program at the University of Michigan. Dr. Shao is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and a minimally invasive surgery and abdominal wall fellowship at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Shao is a minimally invasive surgeon focused on complex abdominal surgery. In addition to general surgery, she specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery, parastomal hernias, robotic and open complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and benign foregut disorders.

Dr. Shao is a recipient of the Association of Women Surgeons Top 40 Under 40 award and is involved as a committee member in several national organizations including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Hernia Society (AHS), and serves on the Board of Directors for the Society of Surgical Ergonomics. She is the Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and an inaugural recipient of the American College of Surgeons anti-racism grant aimed at improving healthcare equity and developing surgical leadership programs focused on DEI.

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 92 cases with 123 procedures during the 2024-2025 Fellowship Year.

1 Fellow(s) performed 420 cases with 521 procedures during the 2023-2024 Fellowship Year.

List of Contributing Faculty

Nabeel R. Obeid MD	20%
Area of Expertise bariatrics, foregut, minimally invasive hernia repairs, advanced laparoscopy
Role in Training Program Director, Core Faculty

Sean M. O'Neill MD, PhD	15%
Area of Expertise abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive hernia repair, bariatrics, foregut, advanced laparoscopy and robotics
Role in Training Core Faculty

Jenny M. Shao MD	15%
Area of Expertise abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive hernia repair, foregut, advanced laparoscopy and robotics
Role in Training Associate Program Director, Core Faculty

Dana A. Telem MD, MPH	10%
Area of Expertise abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive hernia repair, bariatrics, foregut, advanced laparoscopy
Role in Training Associate Program Director, Core Faculty

Jonathan F. Finks MD	10%
Area of Expertise abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive hernia repair, bariatrics, foregut, advanced laparoscopy
Role in Training Core Faculty

Justin B. Dimick MD, MPH	10%
Area of Expertise abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive hernia repair, bariatrics, foregut, advanced laparoscopy
Role in Training Chair - Department of Surgery, Core Faculty

Allison R. Schulman MD, MPH	10%
Area of Expertise diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, interventional endoscopy, bariatric endoscopy
Role in Training Core Faculty

Hope T. Jackson MD	10%
Area of Expertise bariatrics, foregut, minimally invasive hernia repairs, advanced laparoscopy and robotics
Role in Training Core Faculty

Accreditation History

Director	Program	Length	Start	End
Nabeel Obeid	Advanced GI MIS	3	2024	2027