Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Surgery

The Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Fellowship at UC Irvine School of Medicine is an advanced clinical training program designed to provide in-depth expertise in the surgical management of complex gastrointestinal disorders. The fellowship focuses on developing high-level skills in minimally invasive surgery, hepatobiliary procedures, foregut and colorectal surgery, along with exposure to multidisciplinary care for benign and malignant GI diseases. Fellows train at a major academic medical center with diverse patient populations, gaining hands-on experience in both routine and complex cases. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and perioperative management, while also encouraging participation in research, academic teaching, and innovation in surgical techniques. Overall, the fellowship prepares surgeons for leadership roles in advanced GI surgery and academic surgical practice.

1. Apply through the official UCI recruitment / fellowship application system or as instructed by the program
2. Submit required documents:
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Personal Statement
5. Letters of Recommendation (usually 2–3)
6. Medical school transcripts and certificates
7. USMLE / COMLEX score reports
3. Applications are reviewed by the surgery fellowship selection committee
4. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview (virtual or in-person)
5. Final selection is based on academic profile, clinical experience, interview performance, and references
6. Selected candidates receive an official offer letter and must complete credentialing and licensing before joining