Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

1. Candidates should hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree.
2. Candidates should have completed an Internal Medicine residency.
3. Candidates should have completed a Gastroenterology fellowship before entering the advanced fellowship. Cedars-Sinai's own publication describes prior Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease fellows as having completed both internal medicine residency and general gastroenterology fellowship.
4. Candidates should have a strong academic or clinical interest in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
5. Applicants should meet the applicable medical licensure and credentialing requirements for training at Cedars-Sinai.
6. International medical graduates should meet the applicable United States certification, licensing, and visa requirements.

The Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases is a one-year advanced training program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center that provides comprehensive clinical and research experience in inflammatory bowel diseases. The fellowship includes rigorous outpatient and inpatient clinical training, management of complex inflammatory bowel disease cases, and opportunities to participate in basic, translational, and clinical research. Fellows work closely with experienced faculty mentors and gain exposure to areas such as mucosal immunology, inflammatory bowel disease genetics, clinical trials, and clinical and outcomes research.

1. Complete the required Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship training.
2. Prepare the required application documents, such as curriculum vitae, personal statement, educational records, and letters of recommendation, as requested by the program.
3. Submit the fellowship application through the application process specified by Cedars-Sinai.
4. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
5. The fellowship program reviews applicants based on their clinical training, academic background, research interests, and suitability for advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease training.
6. Selected candidates complete the required institutional credentialing and onboarding procedures before beginning the fellowship.