Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

• Must have an MD or equivalent degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency (mandatory before fellowship)
• Must be board eligible/certified in Internal Medicine
• Strong academic performance, clinical experience, and recommendations are expected (standard GI fellowship requirement)

The Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago is a comprehensive, ACGME-accredited training program designed to provide advanced clinical and academic expertise in gastrointestinal and liver diseases. The program typically spans 3 years, with an optional research-focused track (up to 4 years) that offers protected time for basic or translational research. Fellows gain extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a wide range of digestive and hepatobiliary conditions while developing procedural skills in endoscopy. The program emphasizes high-quality training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly activity, preparing physicians for careers in clinical practice, subspecialty training, or academic medicine.