Fellowship in HPB surgery

A two-year on-call-free fellowship position within the field of HPB surgery (hepatopancreatobiliary surgery) at Surgical Department A, Odense University Hospital.

The educational program aims to qualify the applicant for further specialization in HPB surgery and to achieve relevant competencies in assessment, diagnostics and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas. It is expected that the applicant through the educational program will obtain the necessary theoretical and practical competencies to be able to apply for the UEMS-HPB examination.

When appointed, an individual educational program will be planned with a view to achieving the relevant theoretical and practical competencies within HPB surgery. The educational program will be based on the applicant's existing competencies and experience and will be tailored to the individual fellow's educational needs and career plan.

Target group

The target group is specialists in Surgery who wish to pursue further training and subspecialization in HPB surgery.

Applicants with relevant experience in upper gastrointestinal surgery will be preferred. It is expected that the applicant has an interest in and motivation for a future career in HPB surgery.

It is a prerequisite for being considered for the position that there is prior approval from relevant management regarding any necessary leave of absence or buy-out from current employment.

Professional and educational content

The fellowship program will include broad exposure to HPB surgical patient pathways and will among other things provide opportunities for competence development in:

• Evaluation and treatment of patients with benign and malignant diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas
• Liver resections
• Pancreatic surgery
• Biliary tract surgery
• Preoperative assessment and optimization of patients with complex surgical diseases
• Postoperative treatment and management of complications after advanced HPB surgery
• Participation in relevant multidisciplinary conferences
• Clinical research and quality development within the HPB field

Competencies concerning liver transplantation are sought to be obtained through leave of absence to be appointed at a relevant department domestically or abroad.

It is expected to gradually achieve increased independence in assessment and treatment of patients as well as in performing relevant operative procedures under supervision according to the current level of competency.

Research and academic competencies

It is expected that applicants have demonstrated interest in research and development within surgery.

Applicants with at least one published scientific work as first author in a peer-reviewed journal are preferred.

During the fellowship program there is expected active participation in the department's research and development activities. There will be opportunities to join existing research projects or develop your own research projects within HPB surgery.

If you need to contact

Chief Physician Benedicte Vibjerg Wilson: [email protected] and 29661734

Lead Consultant Michael Hareskov Larsen; [email protected] 2969 4631

Department: Surgical Department A Odense-Svendborg

Job title: Specialist

Working hours: 37

Workplace: Odense

Application deadline: 12-11-2026

Application deadline: 12 November 2026