Fellowships

Dr. Dillemans evolved this high volume center to a Center of Excellence as well as a Center of Efficiency, both in conventional primary bariatric procedures as in revisional surgery.

You can apply for an observership of 2-3 weeks in this Bariatric Center*.

Details of the observership:

• The observership will mainly be focused on bariatric surgery (laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric banding, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, open or laparoscopic revisional procedures)
• The observer will also participate in  other general surgical procedures (lap nissen, lap gastrectomy, lap hernia, lap splenectomy, ...)
• In general there are three full operation lists a week (monday, wednesday, thursday)
• There will be sufficient 'hands-on' experience depending on the skills of the foreign surgeon
• The observer will be involved in the scientific work of the bariatric unit with co-authorship of the resulting publications
• The observership will not be financially reimbursed
• The observership does not conclude accommodation

Forms required for application:

• Application form
• Curriculum vitae
• A copy of your medical AND surgical license (English translation)
• Letter of recommendation of your hospital

Questions and completed application forms with supporting documents should be directed to the secretary of General Surgery:

Evie Schelstraete
Ruddershove 10
8000 BRUGGE
Belgium
evie.schelstraete@azsintjan.be

*There are currently no fellowship vacancies available for an extended period