Application Requirements
- MHMMC supports one surgical fellowship position annually.
- Applicants must complete three years of general surgery residency training.
- Applicants must apply through Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Application Service (SAFAS). The match will be determined by the NRMP process. Fellows will commence their one-year program the following August.
- Visit SAFAS for more information regarding deadlines for applying, NRMP registration and Match day.
- MHMMC can only sponsor J visas.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement
- USMLE transcript
- ABSITE transcript
- 3 letters of recommendation
All interviews will be held virtually via Thalamus.
Contact Us
Forest Sheppard, MD
Program Director
Forest.Sheppard@mainehealth.org
Sonia Chop
Program Manager
Sonia.Chop@mainehealth.org
Stipend and Benefits
MaineHealth fellows enjoy all of the benefits afforded to regular employees - including health insurance, disability, dental and vision insurance. MaineHealth will also pay for your professional liability insurance.
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Called the “Jewel by the Sea” by its celebrated native, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Portland combines vibrant city life with natural beauty and abundant recreation opportunities.
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It's important to take good care of yourself during post-graduate training so you can fully fully participate in your education and patient care.
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MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is committed to sustaining a welcoming, respectful, equitable and inclusive medical training environment.