1. Residencies & Fellowships
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Liver Cancer Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The Liver Cancer Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital provides one-year of training in the interdisciplinary management of liver cancer through engagement in both specialized clinical care and translational research. Situated within our leading Liver Cancer Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, our goal is to produce a cadre of highly trained physician-investigators focused on liver cancer research, treatment, and patient care.

Fellowship Opportunities

The Liver Cancer Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital provides a traditional track as well as a special program for foreign candidates.

Traditional Track

The Liver Cancer Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital is offered to U.S. citizens or candidates from abroad who have passed Steps one through three of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The fellowship includes participation in clinical settings as well as research. Funding for this position is covered by our Liver Cancer Program and includes a salary (according to the PGY level), as well as benefits. Please note that prior to arrival, beyond passing USMLE exams, applicants must have completed training in one of the following specialties: hepatology, oncology, pathology, radiology, or surgery.

Research Track

This track is designed for foreign candidates who have not completed USMLE exams. In this program, candidates will observe but will not be engaged in direct patient care. They will also develop a planned research activity. This track is not funded by the Liver Cancer Program, and the candidates’ institution of origin should cover the salary and benefits in concordance with J1 VISA requirements. Please also note that prior to arrival, applicants must have completed training in one of the following specialties: hepatology, oncology, pathology, radiology, or surgery.

Meet the Directors

Josep Llovet, MD
Josep Llovet, MD

Co-Director, Liver Cancer Fellowship Program
Professor of Medicine (Liver Diseases)
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Myron E Schwartz, MD
Myron E Schwartz, MD

Co-Director, Liver Cancer Fellowship Program
Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez, MD, PhD
Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez, MD, PhD

Co-Director, Liver Cancer Fellowship Program
Associate Professor of Medicine (Liver Diseases)
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai