The fellow is expected to participate in the clinical research mission of our Section. A clinico-pathologic database is available and is prospectively maintained to assist with clinical research projects. Fellows will also have access to NSQIP and NCDB databases. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, several ongoing clinical research projects within the sections of HPB-GI Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Transplantation. The fellow meets with the program director within the first month of the fellowship to delineate clinical research opportunities and available projects. Within the Section, we have a strong record of presenting important clinical and basic research findings at national meetings and in peer-reviewed publications.