Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

1. Must have completed an accredited General Surgery Residency Program.
2. Must meet the eligibility requirements for an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Colorectal Surgery Fellowship.
3. Must meet applicable UAB Graduate Medical Education requirements for advanced surgical training.
4. Must satisfy applicable medical licensing and professional credentialing requirements.
5. International Medical Graduates must meet applicable United States credentialing requirements for fellowship training.

The Colorectal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine is a one-year advanced training program focused on the comprehensive surgical management of colorectal diseases. Fellows gain extensive experience in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, pelvic floor conditions, and complex colorectal emergencies. Training includes minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic, transanal, sphincter-preserving, and reoperative procedures, along with advanced endoscopy and multidisciplinary patient care. Fellows also participate in colorectal clinics, cancer conferences, research, teaching, and collaboration with Gastroenterology and other surgical specialties.

1. Submit the required application and supporting documents for the UAB Colorectal Surgery Fellowship.
2. Provide documentation of General Surgery residency training and relevant professional credentials.
3. The fellowship leadership reviews applications and selects candidates for further consideration.
4. Selected applicants participate in the fellowship interview process.
5. Applicants complete the applicable colorectal surgery fellowship selection and match requirements.
6. Accepted candidates complete UAB Graduate Medical Education, credentialing, and licensing requirements before starting the fellowship.