Description

The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center welcomes applications for its Burn Surgery Fellowship training program beginning August 2026. As the only burn center in the state of New Jersey and a fully ABA-verified center, CBMC offers a high-acuity, high volume training environment that provides comprehensive exposure to adult and pediatric burn care. The fellow serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary burn team, gaining broad exposure to acute resuscitation, operative burn management, critical care, reconstruction, and outpatient follow-up. The fellowship will also provide opportunities to teach residents and students, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and engage in scholarly activity. 

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a minimum of two years in an ACGME-accredited general surgery or plastic surgery residency program and be eligible for New Jersey medical licensure. Board eligibility is highly desirable. 

Interested candidates should forward letter of inquiry and the following documents to Dr. Song:

CV
Cover Letter (personal statement)
2 Letters of Recommendation
Absite Scores

Cherry Song, DO FACS FACOS FABA
Program Director
Department of Surgery 
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Email: cherry.song2@rwjbh.org