Hoag. Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship

Goal/Overview

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is proud to train the next generation of Oncoplastic breast surgeons as the first Advanced Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship program in the United States. This one-year program will provide a broad multi-disciplinary clinical experience in all aspects of oncoplastic breast surgery. The fellow will receive in depth exposure in breast surgery and plastics and reconstructive surgery. The surgical training experience will cover level 1 and level 2 oncoplastic procedures. Breast imaging exposure includes training and didactics with fellowship trained breast imagers with experience in mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy. Graduates of the Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship at Hoag will have the tools and experience to qualify for ASBrS Oncoplastic Surgery certification.

- Procedure Variety and Volume

Fellows can expect to complete an average of 500-600 oncoplastic surgery cases during their training year. Fellows will gain comprehensive experience in managing a variety of diagnoses, including invasive cancer, DCIS, benign conditions, and high-risk lesions. The program training encompasses both segmental resection and mastectomy. Fellows will perform diverse procedures including crescent mastopexy, donut/Benelli mastopexy, circumvertical mastopexy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and axillary lymph node dissection. Additionally, fellows will master various mastectomy techniques (simple, nipple sparing, skin sparing, Goldilocks), oncoplastic reduction mammoplasty, implant-based reconstruction, lumpectomy alone, batwing, licap, and aicap.  


+ Schedule, Call, & Coverage

The fellow will be primarily based at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s Newport Beach campus, though some time may be spent on the Irvine campus. Approximately 90% of the fellow’s time will be dedicated to clinical service. Fellows are expected to report to work Monday-Friday, except approved holidays, and be available for emergency calls for patients under their care and responsibility.


+ Research

Fellows will have approximately 10% of their time allocated towards clinical investigation. Each fellow will be mentored in an original research project with the goal of national/international presentation and publication.


+ Educational Conference Schedule

  1. Breast Cancer Tumor Boards – Every Wednesday
  2. Journal Club – Quarterly, multi-institutional
  3. American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) Annual Meeting


+ Salary, Vacation, and Professional Development

  1. The fellow will be compensated at the appropriate PGY salary level.
  2. Benefits include medical/vision/dental insurance, professional liability coverage, disability coverage, and paid time off.
  3. Travel accommodations and reimbursements are granted for the fellow to attend the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) Annual Meeting.


+ Available Positions

  1. There is one (1) position available for the 2025-2026 fellowship year.
  2. There is one (1) position available for the 2026-2027 fellowship year.


+ Program Length

1 year (August 1st – July 31st)


+ Application Information

Candidate Qualifications

  1. Applicants must be board eligible and/or board certified in General Surgery. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a 1-year fellowship in an SSO approved Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship program or have 1-2 years of experience in breast surgery following completion of general surgical training.
  2. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an unrestricted California medical license prior to the beginning of fellowship training. We are unable to provide J-1 visa sponsorship at this time.
  3. View the requirements for a California medical license
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How to Apply?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Email your application documentation to: GMEOffice@hoag.org

Application Materials

      1. Application Form
      2. Curriculum Vitae: Please include honors, award, & publications on your curriculum vitae
      3. A personal statement describing your career aspirations and clinical interest.
      4. Three (3) letters of recommendation – one letter must be from your residency Program Director and/or Advanced Endoscopist
      5. Copies of:
        1. USMLE/COMLEX Score Reports
        2. Medical School Diploma
        3. ECFMG certificate if applicable
        4. Residency Certificate
        5. Summative Fellowship Evaluations (optional)
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Interview Dates

TBA


Faculty

Deena Hossino, MD

Residency: General Surgery Residency, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University – Huntington, West Virginia

Fellowship: Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and University of Southern California.

Past Fellows

  • 2023-2024

    1. Deena Hossino, MD
    2. Kathryn Kelley, MD
    3. Margaret Jayich, MD

  • 2022-2023

    1. Emily Welker, MD
    2. Katie Elizabeth Kramme, DO
    3. Andreea Raicu, MD

  • 2021-2022

    1. Jad Abdelsattar, MBBS
    2. Vera Hendrix, M.D.
    3. Elizabeth Kraft, M.D.

  • 2020-2021

    1. Abigail Rose Madans, D.O.
    2. Quynh Phuong Le, D.O
    3. Sarah Merriman Persing, M.D.

  • 2019-2020

    1. Crystal Fancher, M.D.
    2. Kelsey Shay, M.D
    3. Christin Collins, D.O.

  • 2018-2019

    1. Azadeh Carr, M.D
    2. Kirstyn Brownson, M.D.
    3. Jamie Patterson, M.D.

  • 2017-2018

    1. Jessica Lynn Burgers, M.D.
    2. Vivian V. Le-Tran, D.O.
    3. Connie Lee, M.D.

  • 2016-2017

    1. Nicole Zaremba, M.D.
    2. Julie Wecsler, M.D.
    3. Sayee Kiran, M.D.

  • 2015-2016

    1. Melanie Crutchfield, M.D.
    2. Julie Sprunt, M.D.
    3. Colleen O’Kelly Priddy, M.D.

  • 2014-2015

    1. Sadia Khan, D.O.
    2. Jessica Ryan, M.D.

  • 2013-2014

    1. Tam Mai, M.D.
    2. Faaiza Vaince, M.D.

  • 2012-2013

    1. Katherine Anne Kopkash, M.D.
    2. Patricia Barbara Wehner, M.D. (Scientific Impact Award, ASBS 2013)
    3. Amanda Woodworth, M.D.

  • 2011-2012

    1. Vaishali Kent, M.D.
    2. Bonnie Sun, M.D.
    3. Shauna Werth, M.D.

  • 2010-2011

    1. Janie Grumley, M.D.
    2. Stephanie Valente, D.O
    3. Jessica Rayhanabad, M.D.

  • 2009-2010

    1. Courtney Vito, M.D.
    2. Amy Bremner, M.D.
    3. Leah Kelly, M.D.

  • 2008-2009

    1. Nahid Hamoui, M.D.
    2. Helen Kang, M.D.
    3. Clarissa Hammer, D.O

  • 2007-2008

    1. Anna Kaminski Houterman, M.D.
    2. Robina Smith, M.D. (George Peters Award, ASBS 2008)

  • 2006-2007

    1. Lisa Elena Guerra, M.D.
    2. Laura M. Rivers Pearson, M.D.

  • 2005-2006

    1. Laura Lee, M.D. (Scientific Impact Award, ASBS 2006)
    2. Premal Sanghavi, M.D.

  • 2004-2006

    1. Heather Macdonald, M.D. (George Peters Award, ASBS, 2005 and 2006). The only breast fellow ever to win the George Peters Award twice.

  • 2004-2005

    1. Brenda Moorthy, M.D.
    2. Helen Mabry, M.D.

  • 2003-2004

    1. Lina Romero, M.D.
    2. Laura Klein, M.D.

  • 2002-2003

    1. Rebecca Alleyne, M.D.
    2. Dennis Holmes, M.D.
    3. Claire Buchanan, M.D. (Research Fellow)

  • 2001-2002

    1. Shelley Nakamura, M.D.
    2. Carol Woo, M.D.

  • 2000-2001

    1. Nicole Baril, M.D