Tennessee, Knoxville
Program Director(s):
Gregory J Mancini
Matthew L. Mancini
Description:
This Fellowship is a one year clinical fellowship that focuses on Foregut Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. This includes balanced training on both the laparoscopic and robotic platfoms.
The program is based at the University of Tenneesee Graduate School of Medicine located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The fellowship is hosted by the Department of Surgery and is complimentary to the General Surgery Residency Program, which gradutes 6 chiefs annually. The UT GSM is a distinct program separate from UT surgery programs at Memphis and Chattanooga. All of the fellowship program experience takes place at the flagship University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, adjacent to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.
This program provides the unique opportunity for both advanced laparoscopic and robotic clinical training for bariatric and general surgery procedures. Additionally, the fellow is directly involved in the developement and implimentation of robotics educational curriculum for general surgical residents. Our clinical and educational opportunities allow for eligibility for both SAGES and ASMBS certification. An additional benefit to our fellowship is that we provide a true transition to practice model. Our fellow takes attending general surgery call three times a month. They also have their own clinic where they see post op patients and new patients allowing them to book their own cases. The balance of clinical and educational opportunies makes this innovative fellowship unique amoungst its peers.
Basic Program Information:
- Location: Tennessee, Knoxville
- Primary Program Site: University of Tennessee Medical Center
- Secondary Program Site: None
- University Affiliation: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
- Year Program Established: 2014
- % of Program Clinical: 80
- % of Program Research: 20
Additional Program Information:
- Interaction with Residents: Do not share cases with residents
- Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Primary Institution?: Yes
- Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Secondary Institution?: No
- Is there a curriculum in place for fellowship?: Yes
- Are there teaching conferences available for the fellow?: Yes
- Is there an evaluation tool for fellow by faculty in place?: Yes
- Is there an evaluation tool for faculty by fellow in place?: Yes
- Papers Accepted For Publication where PD was an author: 4
- Publications that Involved Input from the Fellow: 4
Contact Information For Questions:
Patty Hamilton
Phone: 865-305-9006
Fax:
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://gsm.utmck.edu/surgery/bariatric/main.cfm
Facilities
Dry Lab
Wet lab
Library
Administrative Support
Basic Science Research
Clinical Research
Simulation Lab
Citizenship and Visa Requirements:
US Citizens US Permanent Residents (Green Card)Medical School Requirements:
We accept graduates of U.S. or Canadian Medical Schools and Foreign Medical Schools We accept graduates of Foreign Medical Schools only if ECFMG CertifiedExaminations and Certifications:
Applicants must have passed the USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, 2, & 3 exams Applicants must have had at least 2 years of prior training in an ACGME accredited residency or fellowship (or Canadian equivalent) Applicants who are ABS or Canadian Board Eligible or CertifiedLicensure Requirements and Information:
As a clinical instructor, a valid and current Tennesee state liscence is required as is full hospital credentialing for appropriate privileges. Once matched, our program will assist the fellow in completing all state and local documents for liscensure and credentialing.
| Accreditation Status | Accreditation Period | Length of Accreditation | Accredited for Adv GI MIS/Bariatric | 2018-2021 | 3 |
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Fellowship Opportunity # 1
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Type of Fellowship: Adv GI MIS/Bariatric
- Duration: 1 year
- Start Day: August 1
- End Day: July 31
- Is this a salaried position? Yes
- It is a requirement that the salary must be commensurate to a PGY 6 or greater in the same city. Does your program meet this requirement? Yes
- Is the salary guaranteed for the year? Yes
- Is there funding available beyond salary for meeting attendance, research, etc? Yes
- Is the salary dependent on call? No
- Call Responsibilities: Yes
- It is a requirement that Health Insurance be provided. Do you provide health insurance to your fellows? Yes
- Teaching Responsibilities: Yes
- Courses/Academic Presentations: Yes
- Does reimbursement for the above make up part of the salary? No
- Does the fellowship contract include a non compete clause? No
Clinical Outpatient Experience
Fellows will be required to attend 2 (1/2day) office clinics weekly. This will provide 75 to 100 outpatient evalautions, both pre-operative and post-operative care plans.
Research/Scholarship Resources
Clinical and Simulation based research activites are currently active in the MIS division. Fellow will be expexted to generate denovo research projects and also be a facilitator of resident and medical student research projects.
Program Director(s) Detailed Information
Dr. Gregory J Mancini MD, FACS, FAMBS
- At Institution Since: 2006
- Program Director Since : 2013
- Board Certification: Board Certified
Society Memberships
SAGES
ACS
ASMBS
SSAT
Areas of Expertise
MIS/Robotics for Foregut, Bariatrics and HerniaQualifications
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate: Columbia College
Columbia University
New York, New York
August 1991-June 1995
B.A. Science
Medical School: Mercer University
School of Medicine
Macon, Georgia
August 1996-June 2000
M.D
Internship: General Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 2000 – June 2001
Residency: General Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 2001 – June 2005
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Surgery
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
July 2005 – June 2006
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Professor
Division of General Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 1, 2018 – present
Program Director
Advanced GI MIS/Bariatric Fellowship
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
August 1, 2013 - present
Associate Professor
Division of General Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2018
Assistant Professor
Division of General Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 1, 2006 – July 1, 2012
Matthew L. Mancini MD
- At Institution Since: 1999
- Program Director Since : 2017
- Board Certification: Board Certified
Society Memberships
SAGES
ACS
Areas of Expertise
MIS/BariatricsQualifications
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
July 1986 - June 1990
B.A. Science, May 1990
Medical School: Mercer University
School of Medicine
Macon, Georgia
July 1990 - June 1994
M.D
Residency: General Surgery
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 1, 1994 – June 30, 1999
Administrative Chief Resident July 1, 1998 – June 30, 1999
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Professor
Division of General Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 1, 2018 – Present
Division Chief, Division of General Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, TN
July 1, 2014- present
Associate Professor
Division of General Surgery
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2018
Division of Time
Percentage of Time Spent in Clinical Activity:
80%
Percentage of Time Spent in Research
Activity:20%
Case Load as Reported By Fellow(s)
1 Fellow(s) performed 276 cases with 303 procedures during the 2020-2021 Fellowship Year.
1 Fellow(s) performed 310 cases with 462 procedures during the 2019-2020 Fellowship Year.
List of Contributing Faculty
| Gregory J Mancini MD, FACS | 30% |
| Area of Expertise MIS/Bariatrics |
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| Role in Training Program Director |
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| Kyle L Kleppe MD | 20% |
| Area of Expertise Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Surgical Endoscopy, Complex Hernia Repair |
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| Role in Training Clinical Educator |
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| Matthew L Mancini MD, FACS | 20% |
| Area of Expertise MIS/Bariatrics |
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| Role in Training Associate Program Director |
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| Melissa S LaPinska MD, FACS | 20% |
| Area of Expertise MIS/Hernia/Endoscopy |
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| Role in Training Clinical Educator |
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Accreditation History
| Director | Program | Length | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory J Mancini | Adv GI MIS/Bariatric | 3 | 2018 | 2021 |
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