Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

1. Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Must have successfully completed an approved General Surgery Residency.
3. Must be eligible to sit for the American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification examination.
4. Graduates from medical schools in the United States or Canada must have graduated within the past five years.
5. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have graduated within the past five years and hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
6. International applicants must meet the licensing requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
7. International applicants must hold a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa or United States Permanent Residency. At least one year of United States clinical experience is preferred.

Ochsner Health is a nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Louisiana, United States, providing comprehensive patient care, medical education and research across the Gulf South region. Its Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans offers one year of advanced surgical training for physicians who have completed an accredited General Surgery Residency. The program provides hands-on experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of colorectal diseases, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, pelvic floor disorders and anorectal conditions, with training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, advanced endoscopy, multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Register for the Colon and Rectal Surgery Matching Program.
3. Submit a completed application with the following documents:
4. Personal statement.
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
6. Medical school transcripts.
7. Medical school diploma.
8. Certificates of previous postgraduate medical training.
9. At least three letters of recommendation from physicians who have supervised the applicant clinically.
10. Recommendation letter from the current General Surgery Residency Program Director.
11. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) score reports, as applicable.
4. Attend the interview if shortlisted.
5. Participate in the Colon and Rectal Surgery Match process.
6. Complete institutional credentialing and onboarding after selection.