TN Visa Surgical Oncologist Jobs
Surgical Oncologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's physician category, covering Canadian citizens at the border and Mexican citizens through consular processing. U.S. academic medical centers and cancer institutes actively recruit fellowship-trained oncologic surgeons, and TN status carries no annual cap or lottery for Canadians.
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Neurosurgical Oncologist, Brain Tumor Focus-Faculty Position (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine
Position Overview
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Neurosurgery are seeking a full-time physician-scientist (open rank) specializing in the treatment and research of brain tumors to lead the Neurosurgical arm of the UNC Neuro-Oncology Program. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative clinical and research leader to advance a well-established, multidisciplinary program. Ideal candidates will be fellowship-trained in Neurosurgical Oncology and demonstrate a strong commitment to both clinical excellence and academic inquiry.
Neuro-Oncology Program
The Neuro-Oncology program features a robust and collaborative clinical practice comprised of:
- Neuro-Oncologists and Neurosurgeons with specialized expertise in brain tumors
- Dedicated Radiation Oncologists with advanced clinical and research experience in fractionated radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery
This highly integrated, multidisciplinary structure supports comprehensive patient care and fosters innovation in treatment approaches. The program is further strengthened by:
- A robust clinical trials portfolio
- A centralized clinical trials office providing extensive research infrastructure and support
- Participation in national research networks, including the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Qualifications
- M.D. required
- Fellowship training in Neurosurgical Oncology
- Board Certified/Eligible in Neurological Surgery
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in clinical research and multidisciplinary program leadership
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes, MHA, CPRP at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Neurosurgical Oncologist, Brain Tumor Focus-Faculty Position (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine
Position Overview
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Neurosurgery are seeking a full-time physician-scientist (open rank) specializing in the treatment and research of brain tumors to lead the Neurosurgical arm of the UNC Neuro-Oncology Program. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative clinical and research leader to advance a well-established, multidisciplinary program. Ideal candidates will be fellowship-trained in Neurosurgical Oncology and demonstrate a strong commitment to both clinical excellence and academic inquiry.
Neuro-Oncology Program
The Neuro-Oncology program features a robust and collaborative clinical practice comprised of:
- Neuro-Oncologists and Neurosurgeons with specialized expertise in brain tumors
- Dedicated Radiation Oncologists with advanced clinical and research experience in fractionated radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery
This highly integrated, multidisciplinary structure supports comprehensive patient care and fosters innovation in treatment approaches. The program is further strengthened by:
- A robust clinical trials portfolio
- A centralized clinical trials office providing extensive research infrastructure and support
- Participation in national research networks, including the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Qualifications
- M.D. required
- Fellowship training in Neurosurgical Oncology
- Board Certified/Eligible in Neurological Surgery
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in clinical research and multidisciplinary program leadership
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes, MHA, CPRP at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Surgical Oncologist
Target NCI-designated cancer centers directly
National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers hire surgical oncologists under institutional sponsorship frameworks and have in-house immigration counsel familiar with TN petitions. Applying through their faculty recruitment portals bypasses generalist HR screening.
Distinguish your subspecialty when approaching employers
Hepatobiliary, colorectal, and breast oncology subspecialties command separate credentialing pathways and privileges. Naming your subspecialty explicitly in cover materials helps employers assess surgical privileges and TN documentation requirements accurately from the outset.
Request a support letter covering TN-specific elements
Your offer letter must state your title, duties, Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and TN eligibility. Ask HR to confirm the letter references specialty occupation status so CBP or a consular officer can approve without additional documentation requests.
Use Migrate Mate to find experienced visa sponsors
Filtering for surgical oncologist roles at institutions experienced with visa sponsorship shortens your search significantly. Migrate Mate surfaces employer data by role and visa type, helping you focus outreach on organizations that have demonstrated familiarity with work visa processes.
Plan Mexican TN processing around consular appointment lead times
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, and appointment availability in Ciudad Juárez or Monterrey can run several weeks out. Build that window into your start-date negotiation before signing an offer.
Surgical Oncologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Surgical Oncologist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Surgical oncologists qualify under the USMCA physician category, provided you hold a valid medical degree and are licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the U.S. state where you'll practice. The employer's offer letter must describe duties that clearly fall within the physician occupational category recognized by CBP.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Surgical Oncologist positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start the process as soon as you have an offer. H-1B visa requires entering a random selection process held once a year, often delaying employment by 12 to 18 months. Mexican citizens face a 5,400-per-year TN allocation, but demand rarely approaches that ceiling for specialist physician roles.
Can Canadian surgical oncologists apply at the border without a prior petition?
Yes. Canadian citizens present their offer letter, credentials, and TN application directly at a port of entry without filing a petition with USCIS in advance. Bring your medical degree, fellowship certificate, state licensure documentation, and the employer's detailed support letter. CBP officers adjudicate TN applications at the border in real time.
Where can I find Surgical Oncologist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for surgical oncologist roles at U.S. employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on institutions that don't support the visa category. Filtering by role and visa type surfaces academic medical centers and cancer institutes that have run TN filings before.
What happens to TN status if my employer loses funding or closes a surgical program?
TN status is tied to a specific employer and role. If your position is eliminated, your TN authorization ends with that employment. You have a short window to find a new sponsoring employer and file for a fresh TN at the border or through USCIS before your authorized period lapses. Negotiating a notice period into your contract helps protect that transition window.