Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

1. MD/DO or equivalent medical degree
2. Completion of a minimum of 5 years of training in an ACGME-approved General Surgery residency program.
3. Must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
4. Must be eligible for full medical licensure or residency licensure in the State of Minnesota.
5. International Medical Graduates should meet applicable ECFMG requirements.

The Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical School is a 1-year postgraduate training program designed to provide comprehensive advanced training in colon and rectal surgery. Fellows receive extensive operative and clinical experience in major abdominal and anorectal procedures, colonoscopy, polypectomy, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, pelvic floor disorders, endorectal ultrasound, and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Training takes place across academic, Veterans Affairs, and private-practice clinical sites, with supervised exposure to endoscopy, operative care, outpatient practice, and perioperative management. Fellows also participate in clinical and basic science research, with each fellow assigned a research project and encouraged to submit work to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

1. Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
2. Submit a completed online application.
3. Submit a personal statement.
4. Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
5. Submit a copy of the medical diploma.
6. Submit USMLE/ABSITE scores.
7. Submit 3 letters of recommendation.
8. IMG applicants must submit ECFMG certification.
9. Applications are reviewed by the program's Interview Committee.
10. Selected applicants are invited for virtual interviews.
11. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and offers 5 clinical positions each academic year.
12. For the 2027–2028 appointment year, applications opened July 2, 2026, with an August 1, 2026 deadline.