Description

Department of Plastic Surgery 
Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) 
Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center 
East Meadow, NY 
Start Date: July 1, 2026 (Term length: 1 year) 

Position Overview 

The Department of Plastic Surgery at Nassau University Medical Center is seeking a Burn Surgery Fellow for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, beginning July 1, 2026. This is a non-ACGME accredited fellowship in burn surgery and complex wound healing. 

The fellowship is based within the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center, the dedicated burn unit at NUMC and part of its Level I Trauma Center. The center serves a catchment area of approximately 3 million people and has provided advanced burn care since 1984. This program offers a high-volume, hands-on clinical experience spanning acute burn care, critical care management, complex wound treatment, and reconstructive surgery. 

The fellow will train in partnership with and under the clinical guidance of physicians from the New York Plastic Surgical Group (NYPSG). 

Employment Structure 

• The fellow is an employee of Nassau University Medical Center 
• Compensation and benefits are provided by NUMC and aligned with the applicable PGY salary level 
• The application review, interview process, and candidate selection are overseen by NYPSG in collaboration with NUMC leadership 

Key Responsibilities 

• Participate in the evaluation and management of acute burn and critical care patients 
• Assist in operative and non-operative burn care, including grafting and reconstruction 
• Manage complex wounds using advanced wound care techniques 
• Gain exposure to hyperbaric medicine 
• Work in partnership with NYPSG physicians across inpatient and operative settings 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across surgical and critical care services 
• Participate in teaching and mentorship of medical students and residents 
• Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate 

Training Experience 

The fellow will develop proficiency in: 

• Burn resuscitation and critical care management 
• Operative burn treatment and skin grafting 
• Advanced wound care and reconstruction 
• Functional and aesthetic burn reconstruction 
• Multidisciplinary burn team coordination 

Requirements

Qualifications 

Preferred 

American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery eligible or certified 

Required 

• Completion of at least two years of an accredited residency program with critical care experience 
• Eligibility for a New York State medical license (must be obtained by fellowship start date) 
• Strong interest in burn surgery, wound care, and reconstructive surgery 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-acuity clinical environment 

Ideal Candidate Profile 

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, seeks progressive autonomy, and is interested in a unique training experience that integrates acute burn management with plastic and reconstructive surgery in collaboration with NYPSG physicians. 

Application Requirements 

To be considered, applicants should email the following to NYPSG Human Resources at HR@lipsg.com: 

• Curriculum Vitae 
• USMLE scores (or equivalent) 
• Letters of recommendation