International Research Fellowship

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The International Research Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for candidates to collaborate closely with nationally recognized academic surgeons at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. This program is designed not only to foster research but also to establish international connections and provide fellows with firsthand exposure to the acute care surgery system in the United States. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and insights upon returning to their home countries, contributing to the global exchange of knowledge in trauma and acute care surgery.

Fellowship Experience

Fellows are integral members of the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burn, and Emergency Surgery. Responsibilities include:

• Participating in basic and clinical research studies.
• Engaging in daily didactic sessions with the trauma teams.
• Contributing to the division's presentations at prominent conferences, such as AAST, EAST, ASA, ASC, WTA, SCCM, and ACS.

Research Focus

Research fellows are expected to:

• Publish manuscripts under the mentorship of faculty members.
• Leverage the division's extensive trauma registry and patient data, drawn from being the only ACS-Certified Level-I Trauma Center serving southern Arizona, western New Mexico, and northern Mexico.

This robust patient population supports a wide range of impactful research projects, providing fellows with the resources needed to conduct meaningful investigations and make valuable contributions to the field.

Sponsor

Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burn and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Arizona in Tucson

Director

Bellal Joseph, MD, FACS - Division Chief, Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery; Professor of Surgery

Location

The University of Arizona
College of Medicine - Tucson
Department of Surgery
1501 N Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724

Application

The application consists of a letter of interest and a current Curriculum Vitae in English. The letter should state your intent — for example, to broaden academic experience. It should also state your plans after visa expiration and your current level of education/experience. You will also need:

• A copy of your medical school diploma and a letter from your medical school.
• To have successfully completed the Step-2 CS Exam.
• At least two letters of recommendation.
• FULL comprehension of the English language, both written and oral (verified in the form of successful completion of the TOEFL or IELTS).
• To meet criteria for securing a qualifying visa to remain in the United States for the period of duration of this fellowship. This visa must be obtained from the United States Embassy in your country of origin.
• To commit to a fellowship duration of at least 12 months.
• A certificate of complete vaccination.
• A recent PPD test (TB test) - if positive, then provide a copy of normal chest x-ray report (within 6 months).
• One passport-sized picture.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please email Dr. Bellal Joseph: bjoseph@surgery.arizona.edu

Before applying, please take a look at our additional information to ensure that all requirements can be met. 

Program Contacts:

Bellal Joseph, MD, FACS
Division Chief of Trauma, Critical Care, Burn and Emergency Surgery
The University of Arizona
Department of Surgery
bjoseph@surgery.arizona.edu

Patty Barcelo-Sanders
Program Coordinator, Sr.
Phone: (520) 626-6302
Email: barcelo03@arizona.edu