Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
Derek Bell, MD is identified in the directory evidence for Burn Surgery Fellowship / Instructor in Surgery at University of Rochester Medical Center / Kessler Burn Center.
- Leadership as published
- Derek Bell, MD
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- University of Rochester Medical Center / Kessler Burn Center
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Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Burn Surgery Fellowship / Instructor in Surgery
A non-ACGME burn fellowship within plastic surgery, providing acute excision, reconstruction, delayed burn-sequelae management and adult/pediatric burn care.
- Location
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Duration
- 12 months
- Clinical participation
- Confirm the clinical role and privileges with the programme
- International applicants
- The ABA fellowship listing carries an 'International Applicants Welcome' flag; visa sponsorship and licensing are not described on the listing. New York State licensure is expected.
- Funding
- Trainees are hired at the rank of Instructor for a one-year term; the salary figure is not stated on the ABA listing.
- Application timing
- Current deadline not confirmed; consult the official programme
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
July 1, 2027 listed by ABA
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Completed plastic or general surgery residency is preferred; three-year trainees may be considered individually. New York State medical licensure is expected.
Published training
- Acute burn excision and reconstruction
- Late burn-sequelae reconstruction
- Critical care, research and rehabilitation
Application route
Apply through the Interfolio posting linked from the ABA page; contact the programme for current vacancy and documentation details.
Published application documents
- Application through the University of Rochester Interfolio account
Published contact note: emily_bruckel@urmc.rochester.edu
Official society listing · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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