Comparing fellowship training and job outcomes for HPB and complex GI surgeons.
Evaluation of HPB or Advanced GI Surgery Fellowship Training
This project asks current and former Fellowship Council HPB and Advanced GI fellows and their trainers about their training and job outcomes to see if the fellowship programs prepare surgeons for independent practice.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Methodist Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT07565454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The study surveys current and past Fellowship Council–sponsored HPB and Advanced GI fellows and senior surgeons involved in their training to compare curriculum experiences and outcomes. It gathers data on operative exposure, perceived readiness for independent practice, and post-fellowship job placement. Analyses will compare different fellowship tracts to identify strengths and gaps between residency training and real-world practice. The observational project uses questionnaires and institutional coordination through Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are current and former Fellowship Council–sponsored HPB and Advanced GI fellows (including AHPBA-accredited programs) and senior surgeons involved in FC fellowship training.
Not a fit: Individuals who did not complete an FC-sponsored HPB or Advanced GI fellowship or who decline to participate will not directly benefit from the study's findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide improvements to fellowship curricula so graduates are better prepared for independent HPB and complex GI practice and more easily find appropriate jobs.
How similar studies have performed: Prior surveys have documented that many residency graduates seek extra fellowship training, but direct comparative analyses of Fellowship Council curricula and their impact on job readiness are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Current, and past fellows of Fellowship Council(FC )sponsored fellowship including Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association(AHPBA)-accredited HPB and Advanced GI surgery fellowship. * Current senior surgeons involved in Fellowship Council(FC) fellowship training. Exclusion Criteria: * Fellows who choose not to respond to the survey
Where this trial is running
Dallas, Texas
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center- Clinical Research Institute — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rohan Jeyarajah, MD — Methodist Health System
- Study coordinator: Crystee Cooper, DHEd
- Email: ClinicalResearch@mhd.com
- Phone: 214-947-1280
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.