PpThe Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich provides the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, burn care and sarcoma surgery. It has more than 10 years of experience in lymphatic reconstructive surgery, was among the earliest adopters of robotic microsurgery worldwide and possesses a solid research foundation ranging from basic to translational and clinical research. /p h3Fellowship Purpose /h3 pThis 3–6 month advanced fellowship trains surgeons and physician‑scientists in robotic‑assisted microsurgery/supermicrosurgery workflows and translational lymphatic biology, focusing on lymphatic reconstruction. The fellow is integrated into a high‑volume academic plastic surgery service and a structured research program that links surgical innovation to lymphatic science. The fellowship has a 60 % clinical and 40 % research focus to maximize the benefits of this dedicated time. The fellowship is unpaid. Accommodation in Zurich will be organized and sponsored by the fellow. The language during the fellowship is English; German language knowledge is helpful. /p h3Fellowship Types /h3 ul libTrack A: Clinical Fellow – Lymphatic Surgery /b (6 months, hands‑on clinical practice under supervision). Designed for candidates who can legally participate in patient care in Switzerland, enabling hands‑on clinical practice under supervision. /li libTrack B: Observership Fellow /b (3 months, observer status; no medical practice). Designed for candidates who do not meet Swiss recognition/authorization requirements. The observer fellow is fully integrated into the daily clinical routine and operating theater, but without the right to perform any surgery/medical procedure. /li /ul h3Your Main Tasks /h3 pbTrack A /b /p ul liSupervised participation in outpatient clinics, perioperative care, and operating theatre activities. /li liProgressive clinical entrustment based on competency milestones (assistant key procedural steps, selected cases under direct supervision). /li liParticipation in journal clubs and skills laboratory training. /li liActive research participation, including lab meetings and data presentation. /li /ul pbTrack B /b /p ul liStructured shadowing of clinical routine, including ward rounds and outpatient clinics (observer role). /li liObservation in the operating theatre. /li liParticipation in journal clubs and skills laboratory training. /li liResearch participation, including lab meetings and data presentation. /li /ul pbBoth Tracks /b /p ul liAttendance at rounds, conferences, teaching sessions, and educational activities organized by the host clinic. /li liParticipation in the core curriculum: /li liRobotic microsurgery/supermicrosurgery training. /li liSimulation modules (dry‑and wet‑lab). /li liCase‑based clinical learning. /li liOperating room workflow orientation. /li liExposure to lymphatic surgery patient evaluation and treatment pathways. /li liAssigned research project(s) based on fellowship duration and qualifications. /li liScientific mentorship and dedicated research time. /li liParticipation in consultations and surgical schedule (as permitted by track status). /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 pbTrack A /b /p ul liMedical degree enabling eligibility for clinical participation in Switzerland. /li liWillingness and responsibility to obtain MEBEKO recognition of medical diploma prior to fellowship start. /li liAbility to work in a supervised clinical environment. /li liInterest in lymphatic surgery and microsurgical innovation. /li /ul pbTrack B /b /p ul liMedical or scientific background relevant to the fellowship field. /li liInterest in clinical observation and research participation. /li liEligibility to participate in the fellowship in an observer capacity (no patient care activities). /li /ul pbBoth Tracks /b /p ul liProficiency in English (working language of the fellowship). /li liGerman language skills considered an advantage. /li liStrong motivation to engage in surgical education and research. /li liInterest in lymphatic reconstruction and translational science. /li liAbility to participate in academic meetings, teaching sessions, and research activities. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 pThis fellowship offers a structured academic environment, access to cutting‑edge robotic microsurgery training, and incorporation into a translational research program. It provides dedicated research time, scientific mentorship, and participation in a comprehensive clinical curriculum. /p pFor further information or questions, please contact us at /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr