Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed an accredited General Surgery Residency.
2. Applicants must be Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in General Surgery.
3. Applicants must have completed the foundational surgical training and developed the clinical and technical skills required for advanced colorectal surgery training.
4. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in academic colorectal surgery, clinical research, and surgical education.
5. Applicants must meet the applicable medical licensure and institutional credentialing requirements.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading academic institution recognized for medical education, advanced clinical training, research, and patient care. It provides specialized training through experienced faculty and a network of teaching hospitals and healthcare facilities. The university emphasizes clinical excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in medical education. The Division of Colorectal Surgery offers a one-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited fellowship combining comprehensive clinical and research training in the diagnosis and management of malignant, inflammatory, infectious, and functional disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus. Fellows gain hands-on experience in open, laparoscopic, and robotic colorectal surgery, lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and pelvic floor disorders. Training includes rotations at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Winship Cancer Institute, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital, with mentorship from experienced colorectal surgeons. The program also emphasizes robotic surgery training, multidisciplinary conferences, clinical research, and academic development.

1. Register for the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and obtain the required application access.
2. Complete the online fellowship application through the ERAS portal.
3. Submit the required supporting documents, as applicable:
4. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
5. Personal statement.
6. Medical school and residency training information.
7. Academic transcripts.
8. Letters of recommendation.
9. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores, where applicable.
4. Submit the completed application to Emory University School of Medicine through ERAS.
5. The program reviews applications and evaluates candidates based on their general surgery training, clinical experience, and academic interests.
6. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.
7. Selected candidates complete the program's appointment, credentialing, and licensing formalities.
8. The fellowship begins on August 1 each year.