Description

Clinical Instructor

Advanced Lung Transplant Fellowship

Division of Cardiac Surgery & Lung Transplantation

University of California, San Francisco

AY2025-2026 / AY2026-2027

The Division of Cardiac Surgery & Lung Transplantation at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking applications from eligible candidates who are board-eligible/certified in Thoracic Surgery or foreign equivalent and are interested in advanced fellowship training with a primary focus on all aspects of lung transplant and ECMO.

This unique clinical opportunity will provide additional focused training in non-transplant thoracic surgery as well as cardiac surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass skills. The applicant will be involved in the evaluation and treatment of advanced cardiopulmonary failure, retrieving donor hearts and lungs, and assisting with the implantation, evaluation, and treatment of those patients. For a well-rounded experience, participation in both clinical and research conferences is highly encouraged and expected.

Selected individuals will receive a 1-year/12-month appointment, with an option to renew for an additional 1-year/12-month, and a competitive salary.

Applicants must meet medical licensure requirements for the State of California and should submit the following information for consideration.

•        A letter of interest
•        Current curriculum vitae
•        3 reference letters
•        USMLE Step 3 transcripts
•        ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

All interested applicants should send all the documents with this FORM. All application materials submitted by candidates will be thoroughly reviewed by the search committee. Eligible candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview process. For questions, please reach out to Nathan Tran at Nathan.Tran@ucsf.edu  and Rachelle Lau at Rachelle.Lau@ucsf.edu.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.