Breast Health Institute

Breast Health International is dedicated to fostering the talents of a new generation of physicians through a unique Multidisciplinary Fellowship Program in Breast Diseases, in which the fellow rotates through multiple independent academic medical centers.

Breast Health International recognizes that the contemporary management of breast diseases requires a comprehensive knowledge, and therefore has established the fellowship as a solution. Breast imaging, minimally invasive biopsy techniques, surgical pathology, radiation oncology, breast medical oncology, and medical genetics, as well as surgery (including reconstructive techniques) are requisite skills, taught by some of the region's leading experts in each of these fields.

The year-long curriculum for the fellow allows for individual variations in interest, while providing superior training in all aspects of clinical breast care. The fellow runs a bi-weekly interdisciplinary breast conference and is an integral part of the teaching program for residents and medical students. Additionally, the fellow is expected to prepare at least two manuscripts (clinical research) during the course of the year suitable for publication in a peer-review journal. The year's experience will prepare the fellow uniquely and proficiently for a subsequent appointment at an academic medical center or in the community practice of breast surgery.

Currently, one fellow is chosen annually, to serve from July 1st until June 30th of the following year. Generally, candidates must have completed a residency program in general surgery and be eligible to sit for examination by the American Board of Surgery, Inc. Rarely, a resident completing training in another discipline (e.g., obstetrics & gynecology) may be considered.

Breast Health International is instituting additional fellowships worldwide. The fellowship, which will act as an international exchange program for specialists in breast cancer, is unique to Philadelphia since more than one institution or medical school hospital will be part of the program.

For more information on applying for the BHI Multidisciplinary Fellowship in Breast Diseases, go to the Application at : http://www.surgonc.org