Description

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, offers a Burn Fellowship through its ABA-verified Connecticut Burn Center—the state’s only dedicated burn care facility. The 1-year fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in the management of burn injuries, encompassing acute care, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation.

Requirements

Clinical Training: Fellows engage in hands-on patient care, managing burn injuries from initial assessment through treatment and recovery. This includes exposure to both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring a well-rounded clinical experience.

Surgical Experience: The program emphasizes surgical management of burns, offering opportunities to perform procedures under the guidance of experienced burn surgeons.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Fellows work alongside a team of specialists, including nurses, therapists, dietitians, and social workers, to provide holistic care to burn patients.

Research Opportunities: The fellowship encourages participation in clinical research projects aimed at advancing burn care practices and improving patient outcomes.

Educational Involvement: Fellows contribute to the education of residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals through lectures, workshops, and seminars.