Fellowship in HPB surgery

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

The educational program aims to qualify the applicant for further specialization in HPB surgery and to acquire the relevant competencies in the evaluation, diagnosis and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas. Upon appointment, an individual training program will be laid out with the aim of achieving the relevant theoretical and practical competencies in HPB surgery. The training 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 interest in and motivation for a future career in HPB surgery.

It is a prerequisite for consideration for the position that there is prior acceptance from relevant management regarding any necessary leave or release from the 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 competency 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 area

Competencies related to liver transplantation are sought to be obtained through leave to be employed at the relevant department domestically or abroad.

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

Research and academic competencies

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

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

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

For contact if needed

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 physician

Working hours: 37

Workplace: Odense

Application deadline: 12-11-2026

Application deadline: 12 November 2026