Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

• Hold an MD/DO or an equivalent medical degree (MBBS or equivalent for international graduates).
• Successfully complete five or more years of General Surgery training in an ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program.
• Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
• Submit the following documents:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• USMLE score transcript
• ABSITE score transcript
• Demonstrate strong academic performance, research experience, and satisfactory interview performance.

The Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago is an ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship that provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. Fellows rotate through UI Health, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, gaining broad exposure to diverse patient populations and healthcare settings. The program emphasizes advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive colorectal surgery, endoscopy, anorectal procedures, multidisciplinary cancer care, research, and structured didactic education, preparing fellows for certification by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) and careers in academic or clinical practice.

1. Submit the fellowship application through ERAS during the application cycle.
2. Upload all required supporting documents (CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, USMLE and ABSITE scores).
3. Applications are reviewed by the Program Director and Associate Program Director.
4. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
5. Selection is based on:

• Medical school and residency training
• General Surgery residency performance
• Research and publications
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• USMLE and ABSITE scores
• Interview performance

1. Final selection is made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Match.