Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery
Duration: 1 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Bariatric Surgery
Overview
The Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Reading Hospital – Tower Health prepares surgeons for advanced clinical practice in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Fellows gain hands-on exposure to the full continuum of care for bariatric patients, including preoperative evaluation, operative procedures (such as sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch), postoperative management, and long-term follow-up. A significant focus of training includes competency in robotic surgical platforms and minimally invasive techniques, along with mastery of clinical decision-making and complication management. The fellowship emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration across dietetics, endocrinology, anesthesiology, and behavioral health to ensure comprehensive care for patients with obesity. Reading Hospital is accredited as an MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center with adolescent and obesity medicine qualifications, which ensures a high standard of bariatric care and supports a robust educational environment. Graduates are equipped with the clinical, surgical, and leadership skills required to excel in bariatric practice or academic settings.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary/stipend according to postgraduate clinical fellowship compensation scales set by Tower Health.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency
- Valid Pennsylvania medical license by the start of fellowship
- Strong letters of recommendation, CV, and surgical case logs documenting operative experience
- Participation in the appropriate application and selection process required by the fellowship
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)MS General SurgeryDoctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, personal statement specific to bariatric surgery interests, letters of recommendation (often three), and operative case logs.
- Submit Application: Applications are typically submitted directly to the Tower Health GME office or fellowship program contact by the designated deadline.
- Application Review: Fellowship leadership reviews applications for eligibility and completes initial screening.
- Interview Invitation: Selected candidates are invited to interview with faculty surgeons and program directors.
- Final Selection: Fellowship offers are extended to selected candidates after the interview process.
- Offer Acceptance: Accept the fellowship offer and confirm participation.
- Onboarding & Orientation: Complete credentialing, licensing verification, and fellowship orientation prior to the July 1 start date.
