Fellowship in Gastroenterology

1. Applicants must have completed an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
2. Applicants must be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine or eligible for certification during the first year of fellowship training.
3. International medical graduates must meet applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification and visa requirements.
4. Applicants must satisfy Ochsner Health's Graduate Medical Education appointment and credentialing requirements.

The Gastroenterology Fellowship at Ochsner Health is a three-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited training program located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and accepts three fellows each year. The curriculum provides comprehensive clinical and procedural training in digestive diseases, gastroenterology, hepatology, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and the management of complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Fellows work with experienced faculty and gain exposure to a diverse patient population. The program also encourages research, quality improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration and academic development. Ochsner Health is a nonprofit healthcare system serving Louisiana, Mississippi and the wider Gulf South region.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit a curriculum vitae and personal statement.
3. Provide medical school transcripts and examination score reports.
4. Submit the Dean's letter, if applicable.
5. Provide at least three letters of recommendation from physicians who have supervised clinical work.
6. Submit a recommendation letter from the current Internal Medicine Program Director.
7. Provide certificates of previous training and medical school diploma.
8. Participate in the fellowship interview and selection process.
9. Complete the Gastroenterology Fellowship Match and institutional appointment requirements.