Fellowship in Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery

1. Graduate of a U.S. or Canadian medical school.
2. Must have passed USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1, 2 and 3.
3. Must be ABS or Canadian Board eligible/certified, or AOBS eligible/certified.
4. Full medical licensure in California is required before starting the fellowship.
5. H-1B visa candidates are not accepted.
6. J-1 visas are accepted in most cases.
7. Canadian citizen applications are considered case-by-case.
8. Foreign nationals are generally not accepted.

The Advanced GI MIS Fellowship Program at Keck School of Medicine of USC provides advanced surgical training in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, with comprehensive exposure to bariatric surgery, foregut surgery, general MIS, robotic surgery and advanced endoscopy. Fellows gain hands-on experience in benign and malignant foregut procedures, revisional bariatric surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and complex laparoscopic and robotic procedures at training sites in Los Angeles and Orange County. The program also includes clinical research, conferences, publications and academic development

1. Apply through the Fellowship Council application system.
2. The fellowship is accredited by the Fellowship Council.
3. Candidates participate in the Fellowship Council Match.
4. The program reviews applicants and matches selected fellows through the Fellowship Council system.
5. After matching, the selected fellow must obtain full California medical licensure before beginning the fellowship. USC recommends starting the licensing process early because it can take at least six months.