Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Hepatology
Affiliation
Northwestern University - Chicago
Overview
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a prestigious three-year ACGME-accredited fellowship offered through the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The program provides comprehensive clinical, procedural, and research training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, exposing fellows to a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Fellows receive extensive hands-on experience in diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, enteroscopy, management of gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, advanced hepatology, pancreaticobiliary disorders, gastrointestinal motility disorders, nutrition, and gastrointestinal oncology. The curriculum includes structured didactic lectures, multidisciplinary conferences, pathology and radiology review sessions, journal clubs, and simulation-based endoscopy training. Fellows work alongside nationally recognized faculty and participate in clinical, translational, and basic science research with opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international scientific meetings. The program emphasizes individualized mentorship, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional development, preparing graduates for successful careers in academic gastroenterology, hepatology, advanced endoscopy, and clinical practice.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive an annual PGY-level stipend based on the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University salary schedule.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD, DO, or equivalent international medical degree.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
- Eligible for an unrestricted Illinois medical license.
- Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medical Specialties Match.
- Submit:
- ERAS application
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX examination scores
- Successfully complete the interview and credentialing process.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Complete an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.
- Verify eligibility for board certification and Illinois medical licensure.
- Register and submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medical Specialties Match.
- Submit all required application documents, including:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX scores
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews with faculty members.
- Matched candidates complete credentialing, onboarding, and orientation before beginning fellowship training.
