Mission and Vision
Our Mission
The Foundation for Surgical Fellowships exists to fund high quality fellowships in various areas of surgery, including but not limited to flexible endoscopy, minimal access surgery and other related disciplines. Through a blinded application and review process, the Foundation will identify and distribute funds to qualified organizations based on criteria of excellence. The Foundation for Surgical Fellowships will promote and support the continued availability of postgraduate surgical training opportunities of the highest quality.
Vision Statement
The Foundation for Surgical Fellowships envisions a world in which surgeons receive optimal education and training in advanced surgical techniques with the goal of improved patient care.
Future Leadership of Advanced Surgery Reception and Presentation at SAGES Surgical Spring Week
Governance
FSF Governance
Executive Vice President Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, Titan Medical Inc. |
Vice President Centennial Medical Center |
Treasurer Centennial Medical Center |
Board Secretary New York Medical College |
Duke University Medical Center |
![]() Advanced Bariatric Centers of California |
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University |
Oregon Health and Science University |
![]() Oshner Health System |
![]() Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU |
![]() University of Pennsylvania Medical Center |
![]() Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre |
![]() University of Washington |
![]() Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University |
![]() University of Colorado School of Medicine |
![]() Stony Brook School of Medicine |
![]() Toronto General Hospital |
Contact
Contact Information
The Foundation for Surgical Fellowships
11300 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 310.424.3332 | Fax: 310.437.0585
E-mail: info@surgicalfellowships.org
Linda Schultz
Executive Director for questions regarding FSF governance and policy
linda@surgicalfellowships.org
(310) 424-3332, ext. 141
Colleen Elkins
Development for questions regarding donor recognition or to make a gift
colleen@surgicalfellowships.org
(310) 424-3332, ext 114
Gina Meyer
Development for questions regarding donor recognition or to make a gift
Lois Ehrlich
Grants Administrator for questions about the application process or award payments
grantsupport@surgicalfellowships.org
Phone: (310) 424-3332, ext. 173
Nathaniel Piha
Executive Assistant for general questions about the FSF
nathaniel@surgicalfellowships.org
Phone: (310) 424-3332, ext. 125