Fellowships

Fellowship Program

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUHS), offer a three-year fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The fellowship program involves both the VCUHS/MCV hospitals as well as the McGuire VAMC. The program involves a comprehensive training package designed to provide level 1 training, as defined by the joint task force on training in gastroenterology, in all areas related to gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. In addition, level 2 training in hepatology/transplant-hepatology, biliary diseases and nutrition is also available to the majority of fellows. In addition to the clinical training program, the division has a long-standing training pathway, funded by the National Institutes of Health, for selected candidates to prepare for a career in research-oriented academic gastroenterology and hepatology. Both the clinical and academic tracks have been active for over twenty years and have produced a large number of excellent clinical gastroenterologists as well as leaders in the fields of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
Mission The mission of the Fellowship Program is to train and foster the development of future leaders in academic gastroenterology and to train future generations of gastroenterologists / hepatologists who will not only be skilled in the procedural aspects of the specialty but also have a strong base in the cognitive aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.
Who Can Apply The minimum requirements for an individual to be considered for the clinical fellowship include: Graduate from a medical school recognized by the ACGME or Graduate of foreign medical schools who have a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates All fellows must have proof of passing all parts of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), Part I, Part II and Part III. Either board certification in internal medicine or proof that the candidate will be board-eligible in internal medicine by the time he/she starts the fellowship US citizen, green card or J-1 visa status only
GI Fellowship Application Process for July 2009 Positions Clinical: 3 Positions available Research: 1 Position available These positions WILL BE part of the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and will be part of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). As such, our timeline for applications will follow that of ERAS and NRMP which is posted below
Application Materials Please provide all information requested by ERAS, including the following: In addition to 3 letters of recommendation, please submit a letter/evaluation from your Department Chair or Training Program Director
Application Timeline Applicants can electronically apply to programs (through ERAS) – November 15, 2007 Applications reviewed by program: December 1, 2007 Application deadline: December 31, 2007 GI match opens for on-line registration by programs and applicants: January 2. 2008 Program Interview Applicants: Spring 2008 (March - April, 2008) The Match Rank Order List (ROL) opens for programs and applicants: April 9, 2008 Notification of match results: June 18, 2008 For further information on the application process, please visit the eras website at: www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow or visit the NRMP website at www.nrmp.org.