Fellowship in Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery

1. Must have completed an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency.
2. Must be eligible for the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Qualifying and Certifying Examinations.
3. Candidates must meet applicable UMass Chan credentialing and medical licensure requirements.

The Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at UMass Chan Medical School is a one-year fellowship providing advanced surgical training in bariatric surgery, advanced foregut surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, solid-organ surgery and hernia surgery. Fellows develop expertise in robotic surgery, laparoscopy and endoscopy, along with opportunities for scholarly and academic activities. The fellowship is offered through the Fellowship Council and has been conducted at UMass since 1997.

1. Complete an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency.
2. Apply for the Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship through the Fellowship Council.
3. Submit the required application and supporting documents.
4. The fellowship program reviews applications and shortlists candidates.
5. Participate in the fellowship interview process; UMass conducts fellowship interviews virtually.
6. Complete the applicable Fellowship Council selection/match process.
7. Selected candidates complete UMass credentialing and licensing formalities before joining.