Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Pathology

The Gastrointestinal Pathology Fellowship at the University of Minnesota is a 1-year clinical training program with an optional additional year for basic science research. Fellows receive high-volume training in luminal GI biopsies and resections, pancreatobiliary specimens, liver biopsies and resections, EUS biopsies, and CT-guided abdominal/GI fine-needle aspiration specimens. The program emphasizes oncologic pathology, transplant medicine, inflammatory bowel disease, molecular pathology, genomics, and cytopathology, with a dedicated translational research month during the clinical year.

1. Complete the University of Minnesota Fellowship Application Form.
2. Submit an updated CV.
3. Submit a letter of intent describing your GI pathology interests, relevant experience, and long-term career goals.
4. Submit USMLE/COMLEX scores and a copy of your medical diploma.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation.
6. International medical graduates must provide a valid ECFMG certificate and meet J-1 visa requirements, if applicable.
7. The program reviews eligible applications and invites selected candidates for interviews.
8. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; the department recommends applying by October 1 of the year preceding the fellowship start date.