The Section receives a number of referrals for second opinion. The faculty is committed to the academic success of the fellows. During the first six month of fellowship, the fellow will usually identify a particular scientific area of interest and a mentor. The second and third years are protected to allow the fellow to focus on the research project while maintaining a minimum of clinical activities. Fellows are strongly encouraged to present at academic fora and to submit manuscripts for publication.
Teaching is provided by the faculty on daily rounds and during procedures.
More formal teaching is provided during lectures and conferences. Keith Benkov and Audrey Birnbaum. The Gustave L. and Janet W. Library is located on the tenth and eleventh floors of the Annenberg Building and provides access to books, journals, Internet, and on-line databases. Accommodations for fellows are available in the Upper East Side neighborhood, eliminating long commutes. Currently, one fellow per academic year is selected.