Fellowship in Microsurgery
Region Stockholm / Läkarjobb / Stockholm
2025-09-17
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What we offer
- Access to state-of-the-art surgical facilities and technologies
- Mentorship and guidance from internationally recognized experts in microsurgery.
- Opportunities to contribute to high-impact research.
- Exposure to a wide range of complex cases at a world-class teaching hospital
- A collaborative and innovative learning environment
- Competitive salary - approx. EUR4500/month plus compensation for late surgeries
About the Fellowship
Karolinska University Hospital, one of the world's leading medical centers, ranked 7th best hospital globally and 13th in terms of innovation, is offering an exciting Microsurgery Fellowship. Our department is renowned for cutting-edge work and innovation in reconstructive microsurgery, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education.
Our department performs microsurgical reconstructions for a broad spectrum of patients, including those with cancer, trauma, and transgender individuals. We perform 120-150 free tissue transfers annually and a large number of pedicled flaps every week. Our work is carried out in close collaboration with several medical disciplines at both a Level 1 trauma center and a comprehensive cancer center, with regular multidisciplinary conferences
This fellowship provides advanced training in a wide range of reconstructive microsurgical procedures, including but not limited to:
- Free flap reconstruction for head and neck reconstruction
- Breast reconstruction
- Trauma-related reconstructive surgery
- Sarcoma reconstruction
- Advanced burn reconstruction
- Gender-affirming surgery - phalloplasty
- Lymphatic microsurgery
As a fellow, you will work closely with our expert surgeons, gaining hands-on experience in both elective and emergency microsurgical procedures. You will be involved in all aspects of patient care, from preoperative planning to postoperative management. The fellowship also includes opportunities for clinical research.
Number of fellowships offered: 2 with separate starting dates
Planned start of fellowship: 15 July 2026 or 15 January 2027
Duration: 6 months
Key Responsibilities
- Assist and actively participate in advanced microsurgical procedures under supervision
- Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient care
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists
- Conduct research and contribute to ongoing clinical studies in microsurgery
- Present cases and participate in weekly departmental meetings and seminars
- Contribute to the training of plastic surgery residents and those rotating from other fields.
Requirements
- Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery (or equivalent)
- Experience in microsurgery is preferred; however, training will be provided. Please include a description of your microsurgical experience
- Documented interest in education, such as mentoring younger colleagues or medical students
- Strong interest in both academic and clinical work
- Fluency in English (Swedish is an advantage but not required)
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A detailed CV
- A personal statement outlining your interest in microsurgery and career goals
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or clinical mentors
Contact
Senior consultant, Assoc. Professor Åsa Edsander Nord
asa.edsander-nord@regionstockholm.seSenior consultant, Assoc. Professor Martin Halle
martin.halle@regionstockholm.seSenior Consultant, MD phD, Ann-Charlott Docherty Skogh
anna.docherty-skogh@regionstockholm.s
Consultant, Assoc. Professor Jenny Löfgren
jenny.c.lofgren@regionstockholm.seActing Head of Section, Eva Jallow
eva.jallow@regionstockholm.seInför tillsättning av befattning som innefattar vård av barn och ungdom, kontrolleras den som erbjuds tjänsten mot misstanke- och belastningsregistret.
https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/ Som anställd på Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset kan du komma att krigsplaceras.
https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/Om du är eller tidigare har varit anställd i Region Stockholm kommer vi att ta interna referenser från din nuvarande eller tidigare chef, om du blir aktuell för anställning.
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Om Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset
Vi på Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset är stolta över att vi är ett av världens främsta universitetssjukhus. Förutom vårt särskilda ansvar för den högspecialiserade vården i Stockholmsregionen är huvuduppdraget att tillsammans med Karolinska Institutet utbilda framtidens vårdanställda och bedriva världsledande forskning samtidigt som vi fortsätter vårt arbete med att utveckla vården för patientens bästa. Vi arbetar inom en rad olika områden och professioner.
Vår vision - Vi ska bota och lindra imorgon det ingen kan bota och lindra idag.
Läs gärna mer om oss på
https://www.karolinska.se/ och följ oss på sociala medier!
Tema Akut och Reparativ Medicin
Tema Akut och Reparativ Medicin består av sex medicinska enheter (Akut, Trauma/akutkirurgi och ortopedi, Plastikkirurgi och kraniofaciala sjukdomar, Öron näsa, hals Hörsel och balans samt Transplantation).
https://www.karolinska.se/vard/tema/tema-akut-och-reparativ-medicin/ Ersättning Montly
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2025-12-14
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökan Arbetsgivarens referens Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "2025/5655".
Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Region Stockholm (org.nr 232100-0016)
Arbetsplats Medical Unit Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Kontakt Martin Halle
martin.halle@regionstockholm.se Jobbnummer 9514136