Minimally Invasive Hepato–Pancreato–Biliary (HPB) Surgery Fellowship
Program Status
This fellowship is on hold and not accepting applications at this time. The program is expected to resume in 2027, subject to institutional approval and accreditation timelines. Please check back for updates.
Boston Medical Center – Brighton (BMC Brighton) is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
The Minimally Invasive Hepato–Pancreato–Biliary (HPB) Surgery Fellowship offers advanced training in the care of patients with diseases of the liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and duodenum, with robust exposure to minimally invasive and robotic approaches.
Here you will find information about what our program has to offer you as you embark on your training in this exciting and dynamic field of surgery.
Program Overview
BMC Brighton has been serving the Boston area since its founding in 1867 and is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
The Minimally Invasive Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery Fellowship Program offers a world class training experience in the care for patients with diseases of liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and duodenum. Our fellows not only become certified in robotics, but also learn cutting-edge laparoscopic techniques that are rarely available in the United States. Over the training period, our fellows learn to help patients with complex HPB disease in a less traumatic way, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in the challenging job market today.
BMC Brighton serves as the main tertiary referral site for a network of ten hospitals across eastern Massachusetts. Our multidisciplinary oncology care, through the Dana-Farber Cancer Center at BMC Brighton, gives our fellows the opportunity to integrate their surgical knowledge into evidence-based oncologic care. Furthermore, mentorship in academic work has led our fellows to publish frequently in top peer-reviewed journals and present at key national and international conferences in the field of HPB surgery.
One of the hallmarks of the program is the close and collegial relationship between the fellows and the staff. The team works together to seamlessly integrate clinical and research collaborations, maximizing professional exchange on a scale that is unparalleled in postgraduate surgical training.
I invite you to explore our website and learn more about all that BMC Brighton has to offer.
Applications to the program can be initiated via email, including CV and letter of intent, to eduardo.vega@bmc.org.
Eduardo A. Vega, MD
HPB & Surgical Oncology
Program Director
Curriculum
The minimally invasive HPB surgery trainee will gain a rich experience and will take away the skills to be able to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical and surgical care to patients with surgical diseases/disorders of the liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and duodenum.
The curriculum covers:
- Advanced minimally invasive and robotic HPB techniques
- Multidisciplinary oncology care integration
- Research mentorship, with opportunities to present and publish
Program Leadership
Eduardo A. Vega, MD
HPB & Surgical Oncology
Program Director
eduardo.vega@bmc.org
Publications
View a comprehensive list of publications and abstracts published by the HPB and GI Surgery team.
Contact Us
Questions regarding the Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery Fellowship Program may be directed to eduardo.vega@bmc.org.