Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery & Lymphatic Biology 80-100%

Track A – Clinical Fellow (6 months):

Track B – Observership Fellow (3 months):

All Tracks:

• Supervised participation in outpatient clinics, perioperative care, and operating theatre activities
• Progressive clinical entrustment based on competency milestones
• Participation in journal clubs and skills lab training
• Active research participation including lab meetings and data presentation
• Structured shadowing of clinical routine including ward rounds and outpatient clinics
• Observation in the operating theatre
• Participation in journal clubs and skills lab training
• Research participation including lab meetings and data presentation
• Attendance at rounds, conferences, teaching sessions, and educational activities
• Robotic microsurgery / supermicrosurgery training
• Simulation modules (dry- and wet-lab)
• Case-based clinical learning
• Operating room workflow orientation
• Exposure to lymphatic surgery patient evaluation and treatment pathways
• Assigned research project(s) based on fellowship duration and qualifications
• Scientific mentorship and dedicated research time
• Participation in consultations and surgical schedule (as permitted by track status)

Track A – Clinical Fellow:

Track B – Observership Fellow:

All Tracks:

• Medical degree enabling eligibility for clinical participation in Switzerland
• Willingness and responsibility to obtain MEBEKO recognition of medical diploma prior to fellowship start
• Ability to work in a supervised clinical environment
• Interest in lymphatic surgery and microsurgical innovation
• Medical or scientific background relevant to the fellowship field
• Interest in clinical observation and research participation
• Eligibility to participate in the fellowship in an observer capacity
• Proficiency in English (working language of the fellowship)
• German language skills considered an advantage
• Strong motivation to engage in surgical education and research
• Interest in lymphatic reconstruction and translational science
• Ability to participate in academic meetings, teaching sessions, and research activities

• Start date: 1 January 2026 or by agreement
• Pensum: 80-100%
• Duration: Track A 6 months, Track B 3 months
• Location: Universitätsspital Zürich, 8091 Zürich
• Working language: English
• Fellowship is unpaid; accommodation to be organized and sponsored by fellow
• Contact: Universitätsspital Zürich, 8091 Zürich

• Named fellowship mentors: Prof. Dr. med. Lindenblatt, Dr. med., Dr. med. (clinical part); Prof. Dr. med. Lindenblatt, PD Dr. med. Epameinondas Gousopoulos (research part)
• Quarterly reviews with operative logbook (Track A), skills assessments, research milestones evaluation
• Documented competency portfolio and publication requirements
• Membership in Fellows' Academy upon completion for professional networking and future collaborations