The
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Fellowship at Florida
Hospital was approved by the Fellowship Council in August
of 2005 and again in 2007 following a site visit review.
The program is a clinically broad fellowship covering
general surgical laparoscopic procedures and techniques
in adults and children as well as colorectal and endoscopic
procedures and techniques. This one-year program accepts
two fellows each year. The Program Director of this multifaceted
program is Mark S. Chaet, MD, a well-respected pediatric
surgeon here in Central Florida.
This
fellowship program in the Medical Education Department
of Florida Hospital involves research, development, and/or
the use of cutting edge technology which aligns Medical
Education with Florida Hospital’s mission to be
a global pacesetter in healthcare.
Application Process and Prerequisites
Completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited General Surgery
Residency Program is required for eligibility. Applications
are received through the Fellowship Council and our program
participates in the Match. Applications must be submitted
through The Fellowship Council at www.fellowshipcouncil.org.
Interested applicants may access the Fellowship Council
website via the attached link. The application deadline
is September 1st. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
A personal interview is required for applicants who meet
all other eligibility requirements.
Electronic
Medical Record System
Documentation
of patient care is done using an "Electronic Medical
Record" or EMR called I-Extend, a Cerner© product
tailored to the needs of Florida Hospital. This program
streamlines the patient care process, improving efficiency
and patient safety. It replaces the traditional paper
chart and insures availability of lab results, radiological
studies, etc. ensuring that care is well coordinated.
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