Colorectal Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must have completed an approved General Surgery residency.
2. Candidates must be eligible for examination by the American Board of Surgery.
3. Applicants must meet Louisiana medical licensing requirements.
4. Candidates must satisfy the institutional appointment and fellowship selection requirements.

The Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship at Ochsner Health is a one-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited advanced surgical training program designed for physicians who have completed General Surgery residency. The fellowship provides comprehensive clinical and operative experience in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the colon, rectum, anus and small bowel. Fellows gain experience in minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders, anorectal conditions and advanced endoscopic procedures. Training includes inpatient and outpatient care, operative procedures, daily hospital rounds, academic conferences, multidisciplinary tumor board meetings, research and supervised clinical responsibilities. Ochsner Health is a nonprofit academic healthcare system serving Louisiana, Mississippi and the wider Gulf South region.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Participate in the Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Match through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
3. Submit a completed fellowship application.
4. Provide a curriculum vitae and personal statement.
5. Submit medical school transcripts and academic records.
6. Provide letters of recommendation, including one from the current General Surgery Program Director.
7. Submit examination scores and certificates of previous training.
8. Attend an interview if shortlisted.