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Post-Graduate Advanced Training in Endoscopic Ultrasound and GI Oncology
UCI Medical Center

Kenneth J. Chang, M.D.
Program Director

I. Aim
1.	The aim of this position is to train academic gastroenterologists in performing all aspects of endosonography in order to establish an endosonography unit in their own teaching hospital and to continue the much needed clinical research and development to further advance this modality.
2.	To expose the trainee to various aspects of Gastrointestinal Oncology - including consultations, advanced procedures such as laser, photodynamic therapy, esophageal and enteric stents, etc.
II. Structure of the Training Position
	This will be a twelve month position for a gastroenterologist who has completed his/her fellowship training to assume a full-time training position in endosonography under the direct supervision of Dr. Kenneth Chang and Dr. Phuong Nguyen. At the midpoint of training, there will be a formal evaluation with performance feedback and upon completion of the training, a formal letter summarizing the experience will be provided to the trainee. There will also be a certificate of completion which will be signed by the Head of GI Oncology as well as the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology.
III. Job Description
	This individual will be expected to participate in the consultative service of GI Oncology as well as perform endoscopic ultrasound procedures including EUS-guided fine needle aspiration and other modalities associated with EUS and GI Oncology. The academic requirements include the formulation of specific research proposals, the preparation for IRB approval of new protocols, the formation and maintenance of a database pertinent to EUS clinical research, the writing and presentation of abstracts to annual meetings, as well as contributing to full manuscript submission for publication. Participation in the weekly teaching modules is also expected, including presentation of relative topics in GI Oncology. At the onset of the training period, the individual will be assigned various research projects in discussion with Dr. Chang and will take primary responsibility for these projects. In addition, this position may also include 1 month of in-patient gastroenterology consultations and procedures.
IV. Selection
	A curriculum vitae along with a cover letter will be submitted to the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and the Head of GI Oncology. Suitable candidates will then be interviewed, preferably in person, but in situations where that is not possible, a telephone interview will ensue. The selection of the trainee among the applicants will be the responsibility of the Head of GI Oncology with input from the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology as well as other faculty.
V. Position Requirements
1.	Completion of a two or three year fellowship program in Gastroenterology.
2.	Submission of cirriculum vitae and cover letter.
3.	Three letters of recommendation, including one from a previous training program and, if possible, one from an endorsing academic unit delineating the prospects for the applicant's future position in their institution. As this is a non-funded position, the individual is expected to apply for training grants for support. The Division of Gastroenterology will not assume responsibility for funding this position. However, funding, if available, within the subdivision of GI Oncology may be used for this purpose. This would include grants obtained through manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.
4.	The individual must have a valid California license prior to the start date.
5.	Staff privileges at UCI Medical Center.
6.	Academic appointment as Clinical Instructor.

Advanced Training in EUS - Application Information (PDF, 384K)
Applications are accepted year round. Please send to:

Dr. Kenneth J. Chang
Head, Gastrointestinal Oncology
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive
Bldg. 22C, Rt. 81, Rm. 106
Orange, CA 92868

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