Program Director(s):
Domenech Asbun
Ramon Jimenez
Description:
The Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery at Miami Cancer Institute provides advanced surgical care to patients with hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and foregut diseases. Our program has a strong emphasis on minimally invasive approaches, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic operations. Faculty members are renowned surgeons in minimally invasive HPB surgery with decades of academic and clinical experience.
The HPB fellowship at Miami Cancer Institute provides trainees with a wide breadth of exposure to HPB diseases and their surgical treatments. Fellows are furthermore exposed to other pathologies within surgical oncology, including neoplasms of the stomach, small bowel, spleen, adrenal glands, and other organ systems. Ongoing academic participation is strongly encouraged, with dedicated institutional support for research projects.
Miami Cancer Institute looks to train fellows that are enthusiastic about mastering the technical and conceptual challenges inherent to HPB surgery. The program encourages innovative thinking alongside a steadfast dedication to meeting the needs of the patients. Fellows are expected to become proficient minimally invasive HPB surgeons and to be poised for leadership in the field.
Basic Program Information:
- Location: Miami - Florida
- Primary Program Site: Miami Cancer Institute
- Primary Hospital: Total bed size, # OR's, # Surgical ICU beds:
- Secondary Program Site: Baptist Hospital of Miami
- Secondary Hospital: Total bed size, # OR's, # Surgical ICU beds:
- Clinic locations and schedule:
- University Affiliation: Florida International University
- School of Medicine Affiliation: Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- Year Program and/or Designation Established: 2019
- Number of Faculty: 3
- % of Program Clinical: 85
- % of Program Research: 15
Additional Program Information:
- Interaction with Residents: No residents
- Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Primary Institution? No
- Is there a General Surgery Residency at the Secondary Institution? No
- Is there a curriculum in place for fellowship? Yes
- Is there a skills lab at the institution with fellow access? 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: 20
- Publications that Involved Input from the Fellow: 0
- Are funds available for the Fellow to attend conferences? Yes
Malpractice Insurance Information:
- No Information provided.
Contact Information For Questions:
Lisbeth Hernandez
Phone: 786-594-7508
Fax:
Email: Lisbeth.Hernandez@baptisthealth.net
Web: https://cancer.baptisthealth.net/miami-cancer-institute
Facilities
Library
Administrative Support
Clinical Research
Simulation Lab
Citizenship and Visa Requirements:
US Citizens US Permanent Residents (Green Card) Canadian Citizens Canadian Permanent Residents Non U.S./Non Canadian Citizens Non U.S. Citizens eligible for/with planned H-1B Visa during their fellowship (For U.S. Fellowship Programs) Non U.S. Citizens eligible for/with planned O-1 Visa during their fellowship (For U.S. Fellowship Programs)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 Certified Applicants who hold a General Surgery specialty certificate from a Board or College outside of U.S. or Canada at the beginning of the fellowshipLicensure Requirements and Information:
The applicant should be eligible for Florida State license and DEA number which are required to begin the program.
| Accreditation Status | Accreditation Period | Length of Accreditation | Accredited for HPB | 2023-2026 | 3 |
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Fellowship Opportunity # 1
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- Type of Fellowship: HPB
- 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
- Is the Fellow on call?
Yes
What are the on call requirements? - What are the estimated fellow weekly work hours?
- It is a requirement that Health Insurance be provided. Do you provide health insurance to your fellows? Yes
- Teaching Responsibilities: No
- 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
All fellows are expected to see patients preoperatively, present their case in tumor board, participate in the surgery, see the patients until discharge and then in clinic for postoperative visit.
Research/Scholarship Resources
There is a designated research department to facilitate research development. The prospective databases on pancreas and liver surgery are currently under implementation and will be available in the future as a resource for research.
Program Director(s) Detailed Information
Domenech Asbun
- At Institution Since: 0
- Program Director Since : 0
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Summary of Qualifications
Ramon Jimenez
- At Institution Since: 0
- Program Director Since : 0
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Division of Time
Percentage of Time Spent in Clinical Activity:
85%
Percentage of Time Spent in Research
Activity:15%
Case Load as Reported By Fellow(s)
1 Fellow(s) performed 205 cases with 390 procedures during the 2024-2025 Fellowship Year.
1 Fellow(s) performed 205 cases with 381 procedures during the 2023-2024 Fellowship Year.
List of Contributing Faculty
| Horacio J Asbun MD | 35% |
| Area of Expertise Pancreas, Liver and Adrenal Surgery |
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| Role in Training Attending Surgeon |
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| Domenech Asbun MD | 35% |
| Area of Expertise Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery |
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| Role in Training Attending surgeon |
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| Ramon E Jimenez MD | 30% |
| Area of Expertise Foregut, Liver and Pancreas Surgery |
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Accreditation History
| Director | Program | Length | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domenech Asbun | HPB | 3 | 2023 | 2026 |